Run The Bluegrass

Sat, May 16, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

Location: Lexington, KY; 7086 Tates Creek Road, 40515
Type: RUN

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Distances & registration

9 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Sat, May 16, 7:00 AM EDT · From $38.10
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
5K
Sat, May 16, 12:00 AM EDT · From $43.40
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
5K
Sat, May 16, 7:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

+ 6 more options

10K
Sat, May 16, 7:00 AM EDT · From $59.30
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
10K
Sat, May 16, 12:00 AM EDT · From $59.30
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
10K
Sat, May 16, 7:00 AM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
13.1 Miles
Sat, May 16, 7:00 AM EDT · From $91.10
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
13.1 Miles
Sat, May 16, 12:00 AM EDT · From $91.10
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
13.1 Miles
Sat, May 16, 7:00 AM EDT · From $80.50
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

The course

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

longer distance

half marathon distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Run alongside beautiful horse farms on Saturday May 16th as you take on Run The Bluegrass! With 10k and 5k options also available, there is a distance for everyone, so sign up the whole family, or your best friend, and make a weekend out of it.

Start & finish, Race head quarters, and our Packet Pick Up Event are at Talon Winery. Enjoy a variety of food and drink after the race from local food and coffee trucks, in addition to Talons wonderful selection of wines.

Packet Pick-ups will be hosted at John's Run/Walk Shop Locations & Talon Winery on the following days :

Tuesday May 12th, 10am - 7pm at our Hamburg Location: 3090 Helmsdale Place. Wednesday 13th, 10am - 7pm at our Palomar Location: 3735 Palomar Centre. Thursday 14th, 10am - 7pm at our Chevy Chase Location: 317 S. Ashland Ave.

Friday 15th, 11am - 7pm at Talon Winery: 7086 Tates Creek.

*There is no race day packet pick-up . If you or a friend/family member are unable to pick-up your packet in the week leading up to the race, please select advance packet shipping so we can get your items to you ahead of Raceday.

*Pre-Race Deadlines*

Bib Transfer 5/1 Distance Changes 5/1 Switch to Virtual Race 5/9 2027 Deferrals 5/14

**ALL RACERS MUST BE ON SITE BY 6:30AM ON RACE DAY**

Road closures surrounding the course will be going into effect at 6:30am on race day, you will not be an exception if you are late, the road closures are in place for safety and to ensure a punctual 7am start time - this is why it is imperative that you are at Talon by 6:30am on race day. If you are using a ride share service please make sure you arrive by 6:30am so they can leave Talon and exit the course quickly.

*Friendly Reminder for Half Marathon Participants*

We are continuing to enforce a strict 14mm pace cut off this year- there will be a sweeper bus at the Half Marathon turning point that will begin to sweep by 8:45. The bus will have snacks & water and will deliver participants back to Start/Finish area. We thank you for understanding in this matter.

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