Run The Bluegrass
When is Run The Bluegrass?
Run The Bluegrass takes place on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Lexington, KY.
What distances does Run The Bluegrass offer?
Run The Bluegrass offers 9 events: Virtual 5k, 5k, 5k - NO SHIRT, 10k - NO SHIRT, Virtual 10k, 10K, Half Marathon, Virtual Half Marathon, Half Marathon - NO SHIRT.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual 5k | 5.0 km | $42.50 | Register |
| 5k | 5.0 km | $40.00 | Register |
| 5k - NO SHIRT | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
| 10k - NO SHIRT | 10.0 km | $50.00 | Register |
| Virtual 10k | 10.0 km | $60.00 | Register |
| 10K | 10.0 km | $60.00 | Register |
| Half Marathon | 13.1 mi | $90.00 | Register |
| Virtual Half Marathon | 13.1 mi | $85.00 | Register |
| Half Marathon - NO SHIRT | 13.1 mi | $80.00 | Register |
How much does Run The Bluegrass cost?
Registration for Run The Bluegrass starts at $100.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Run The Bluegrass held?
Run The Bluegrass is held in Lexington, KY at 7086 Tates Creek Road.
About Run The Bluegrass
Run alongside beautiful horse farms on Saturday May 16th as you take on Americas Prettiest Half Marathon: 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.