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Bluegrass 10,000

Date
July 4, 2026
Distance
Bluegrass 10,000 10K · 10K Push Rim · 10K Hand Cycle & more
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From the Organizer

Join us for the 50th Annual Bluegrass 10,000 on Saturday, July 4th, 2026.  

COURSE RECORDS

Female: Katy Kunc  33:33.7 (2021)

Male: Marcus Nenow 29:14 (1983)

Push Rim Wheelchair Female: Aerelle Jones 32:09 (2018)

Push Rim Wheelchair Male: Paul Dietrich 24:19 (1996)

Hand-Cranked Wheelchair Male: Greg Queen 18:45 (2014)

Hand-Cranked Wheelchair Female: Carley Pearson 25:44 (2014)

 

 

Events

Bluegrass 10,000 10K7:30 AMRegister →
10K Push Rim7:25 AMRegister →
10K Hand Cycle7:25 AMRegister →
5K7:30 AMRegister →
5K Push Rim7 AMRegister →
5K Hand Cycle7 AMRegister →
1 Mile Fun Run8:30 AMRegister →
VIRTUAL 5K12 AMRegister →
VIRTUAL 10K12 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

87°

Typical Low

66°

Chance of Rain

36%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Lexington Bluegrass Ap, 7 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:21 AMSunset 9:05 PMDaylight 14h 44m

Host City

About Lexington, KY

Population

321,122

as of 2023

Elevation

994 ft

Nearest Airport

LEX

Blue Grass Airport · 7 mi

Major Hub

SDF

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 69 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

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26

Days to train

Race
Bluegrass 10,000
Date
July 4, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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Running

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Bluegrass 10,000?
Bluegrass 10,000 is a running race held in Lexington, Kentucky on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Bluegrass 10,000?
Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky at Fayette County Circuit Court, Lexington, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Bluegrass 10,000?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Bluegrass 10,000

Jul 4, 2026

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