The Raven 10K
- Date
- September 27, 2026
- Distance
- Raven 10K · Raven 10K --- VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKER
From the Organizer
Join us for the 12th annual Raven 10K Trail Run on the grounds of Raven Run Nature Sanctuary.
Our 2026 in-person race will be held on Sunday, September 27th at 9:00am. There will also be a Raven 10K Virtual option for those who want to participate on their own schedule.
The race is presented by Lexington Parks & Recreation!
REGISTRATION FEE: $42 Raven 10K (In-person) until September 13th at 11:59pm, $50 after. - $30 Raven 10K (virtual)
Race Capacity: 170 Runners (Limit in place due to parking capacity at the park)
PACKET PICKUP: TBD
LAST CHANCE PACKET PICKUP: Sunday, September 27th 7:30 - 8:30am at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. - 3885 Raven Run Way, Lexington, KY 40515
RACE DAY --- ARRIVE BY 8:30AM We ask all participants to arrive and be checked in by 8:30am. We'll have a mandatory runner meeting at 8:55am. We'll start the race promptly at 9:00am.
VIRTUAL RUN/WALK/HIKE OPTION: For those who would like to participate but can't or don't want to join us for the in-person event, we have a virtual option for $30, $25 without a shirt. You run/walk/hike your 10K prior to September 28th, and you'll earn a commemorative race shirt. There are no awards or results submission for the virtual, all on the honor system. You can run/walk/hike your 10K (6.2 miles) from Raven Run Nature Sanctuary or the local/route of your choice. Race shirts will be mailed to virtual participants.
TIME/PACE LIMIT: We have use of the park until 11:30am, so our race has a 2.5-hour (24 minute/mile) pace limit.
AWARDS: We will present awards following the race to the Top 3 M/F Overall finishers as well as the Top 3 M/F in the following age groups (0-9, 10-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Raven 10K?
- The Raven 10K is a running event held in Lexington, KY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is The Raven 10K?
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Lexington, KY at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, Lexington, KY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Raven 10K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
The Raven 10K
Sep 27, 2026