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Bluegrass Marathon
Bluegrass Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Lexington, Kentucky. It is usually held in November; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 400 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- November
- Location
- Lexington, KY
- Field size
- ~400 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- November (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 400 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- bluegrassmarathon.com
About the Bluegrass Marathon
A full-marathon offering through Lexington's Bluegrass horse country, run on scenic rolling country roads in the heart of Kentucky's racing-and-bourbon region.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Boston-qualifier marathon distance set amid Lexington's Bluegrass region; USATF-certified course
- Notes
- Known for scenic route near Lexington
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Bluegrass Marathon: common questions
- When is the Bluegrass Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in November. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Bluegrass Marathon held?
- In Lexington, Kentucky.
- What distances does the Bluegrass Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Bluegrass Marathon?
- About 400 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 Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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