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: John's Run/Walk Shop 317 S. Ashland Ave, Lexington KY 40502
Wednesday July 22nd: 11am - 8pm
Thursday July 23rd: 11am - 8pm
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.
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
87°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
34%
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 Distillery Dash Cross Country 5k/10k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Distillery Dash Cross Country 5k/10k
- Date
- July 24, 2026
- Location
- 3051 Leestown Rd, Lexington, KY
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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 Distillery Dash Cross Country 5k/10k?
- Distillery Dash Cross Country 5k/10k is a running race held in Lexington, Kentucky on July 24, 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 Distillery Dash Cross Country 5k/10k?
- Friday, July 24, 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky at 3051 Leestown Rd, Lexington, KY. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Distillery Dash Cross Country 5k/10k
Jul 24, 2026