Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K
- Date
- August 28, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Cross Country Race · 10K Cross Country Race
From the Organizer
Run for wine at the eighth annual Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K at Talon Winery!
Participants will run a beautiful cross-country race at Talon Winery, and receive a finishers award and drink ticket redeemable for one glass of Talon wine. Participants under 21 will receive all portions of the finisher award except for the glass of wine.
Stick around after the event to shop the great selection of wines and hang out with live music! The after-party will run until 10 p.m. in the Talon Winery tasting room and Monarch Pavilion.
Packet Pickup
TBD
Race day packet pickup: Friday, August 29, 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. at the Talon Winery Tasting Pavilion.
If possible, please pick up your packet early to help ensure a smoother race day. You may also pick up for friends.
The Central Kentucky Beer, Bourbon & Wine Cross Country Series is presented by John’s Bluegrass Racing Company and sponsored by Diadora.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K?
- Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K is a running event held in Lexington, KY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K?
- Friday, August 28, 2026 in Lexington, KY at 7086 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington, KY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K
Aug 28, 2026