Distillery Dash Cross Country 5k/10k
- Date
- July 24, 2026
- Location
- 3051 Leestown Rd, Lexington, KY
- Distance
- 5k Cross Country Race · 10k Cross Country Race
From the Organizer
The Distillery Dash is the first in a three part XC series collaborating with local distilleries, breweries and wineries! Sign up early for the lowest prices, and Run for Bourbon!
The Distillery Dash will feature a 5k and 10k cross-country race options at beautiful Masterson Station Park. All participants will receive a race t-shirt, finisher's award, and a bourbon tasting drink ticket.
Participants under 21 will receive all portions of the finisher award except for the tasting tickets.
The afterparty will run until 10:00 p.m., so hang around for music, bourbon tastings, drink sales, food trucks, and a great time! Register for all three races in the series for a special finisher's award at the end of the series!
The 5k will be open to walkers, but we will enforce a cutoff pace of 16 minutes/mile for the 10k due to concerns with sunset.
Event Map
Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup prior to Race Day TBD
Race day packet pickup: Friday, July 24, 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. at the Masterson Station Fairgrounds.
If possible, please pick up your packet early to help ensure a smoother race day. You may also pick up for friends.
Register for all three races in the Beer, Bourbon & Wine Series for a special finisher's award at the end of the series!
Race 1 - Race 2 - Race 3
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 Distillery Dash Cross Country 5k/10k?
- Distillery Dash 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 Distillery Dash Cross Country 5k/10k?
- Friday, July 24, 2026 in Lexington, KY at 3051 Leestown Rd, Lexington, KY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Distillery Dash Cross Country 5k/10k?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Distillery Dash Cross Country 5k/10k
Jul 24, 2026