Run The Bluegrass
- Date
- May 16, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · Half Marathon - NO SHIRT · 10K & more
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.**
**Packet Shipping will no longer be available after 4/20, this is to ensure all advance shipping is processed and makes it to it's destination prior to the event**
*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.
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 half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run The Bluegrass?
- Run The Bluegrass is a running event held in Lexington, KY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Run The Bluegrass?
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Lexington, KY at 7086 Tates Creek Road, Lexington, KY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run The Bluegrass?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Run The Bluegrass
May 16, 2026