Kentucky · Ultra Marathon
Bluegrass Ultra
Bluegrass Ultra is a Ultra Marathon event held in Lexington, Kentucky. It is usually held in October; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 150 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Lexington, KY
- Field size
- ~150 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- October (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Distances
- Ultra Marathon
- Field size
- About 150 runners
- Course
- Hilly
- Registration
- ultrarunning.com
- Official website
- bluegrassultra.com
About the Bluegrass Ultra
An ultramarathon-distance event in the Lexington Bluegrass area for runners seeking distances beyond the marathon on the region's rolling country and trail terrain.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Ultramarathon-distance event in the Bluegrass region; part of Kentucky's growing trail/ultra scene
- Notes
- Tough Kentucky ultra race
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Bluegrass Ultra: common questions
- When is the Bluegrass Ultra?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Bluegrass Ultra held?
- In Lexington, Kentucky.
- What distances does the Bluegrass Ultra offer?
- Ultra Marathon.
- How many people run the Bluegrass Ultra?
- About 150 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 Ultra?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrarunning.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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