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
Pick up before race day: John's Run/Walk Shop, 317 S. Ashland Ave, Lexington KY 40502
Wednesday August 27th: 11am - 8pm
Thursday August 28th: 11am - 8pm
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.
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
85°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lexington Bluegrass Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K
- Date
- August 28, 2026
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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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K?
- Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K is a running race held in Lexington, Kentucky on August 28, 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 Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K?
- Friday, August 28, 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky at 7086 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington, KY. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K
Aug 28, 2026