Kentucky · 10K · 5K · 1-Mile Fun Run
Bluegrass 10,000
Bluegrass 10,000 is a 10K, 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run event held in Lexington, Kentucky. It is usually held in July; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 4,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- July
- Location
- Lexington, KY
- Field size
- ~4,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- July (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Distances
- 10K, 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run
- Field size
- About 4,000 runners
- Course
- Flat to gently rolling (downtown Lexington)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- lexingtonky.gov
About the Bluegrass 10,000
A 50-year Independence Day tradition through the heart of downtown Lexington, featuring a USATF-certified 10K plus a new 5K and a 1-mile fun run on July 4.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified 10K; 50th annual in 2026; one of the largest and longest-running Independence Day races in Kentucky
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Bluegrass 10,000: common questions
- When is the Bluegrass 10,000?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in July. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Bluegrass 10,000 held?
- In Lexington, Kentucky.
- What distances does the Bluegrass 10,000 offer?
- 10K, 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run.
- How many people run the Bluegrass 10,000?
- About 4,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Bluegrass 10,000?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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