Bluegrass Half Marathon
- Date
- September 27, 2026
- Distance
- Bluegrass Half Marathon · 2-4 Person Relay · Both - Half Marathon & First Leg Relay & more
From the Organizer
7:30 am (7:00 am early start). 16th Annual Bluegrass Half Marathon. Join us for one of the premier half marathons in the region. All races start & finish at Johnson City's Pavilion at Founders Park. Race organized by The Goose Chase & Electronic timing by We Run Events.
Events
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
77°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Erwin 1 W, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Johnson City, TN
Elevation
1,882 ft
Nearest Airport
TRI
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 93 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Bluegrass Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Bluegrass Half Marathon
- Date
- September 27, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Bluegrass Half Marathon?
- Bluegrass Half Marathon is a running race held in Johnson City, Tennessee on September 27, 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 Half Marathon?
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Johnson City, Tennessee at 225 Commerce St., Johnson City, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Bluegrass Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Bluegrass Half Marathon
Sep 27, 2026