Radler Rush Cross Country 5k/10k
- Date
- August 14, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Cross Country Race · 10k Cross Country Race
From the Organizer
Join us at the Radler Rush Cross Country 5k/10k for the second race in the 2025 Central Kentucky Beer, Bourbon, and Wine Cross Country Series. Register early to take advantage of our lowest price!
The Radler Rush will feature a 5k and 10k cross-country race options on the beautiful Trails at West Sixth Farm. All participants will receive a finisher's award, and a ticket good for a 16 oz West Sixth Brewing beer of your choice post race! Hang around for music, beer sales, food trucks, and fun!
Participants under 21 will receive all portions of the finisher award except for the beer ticket.
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.
*Registration Closes at Midnight 8/13/26. There is no race day registration.*
Packet Pickup
Pick up before race day: John's Run/Walk Shop, 317 S. Ashland Ave, Lexington KY 40502
Wednesday August 12th: 11am - 8pm
Thursday August 13th: 11am - 8pm
Race day packet pickup: Friday, August 14th, 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. West Sixth Farm.
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
88°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Frankfort Capital City Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Frankfort, KY
Elevation
782 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 20 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 47 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Radler Rush Cross Country 5k/10k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Radler Rush Cross Country 5k/10k
- Date
- August 14, 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 Radler Rush Cross Country 5k/10k?
- Radler Rush Cross Country 5k/10k is a running race held in Frankfort, Kentucky on August 14, 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 Radler Rush Cross Country 5k/10k?
- Friday, August 14, 2026 in Frankfort, Kentucky at 4495 Shadrick Ferry Rd, Frankfort, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Radler Rush Cross Country 5k/10k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Radler Rush Cross Country 5k/10k
Aug 14, 2026