Kentucky · Half Marathon
Run the Bluegrass
Run the Bluegrass is a half marathon event held in Lexington, Kentucky. It is usually held in May; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 3,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- May
- Location
- Lexington, KY
- Field size
- ~3,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- May (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 3,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling Hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- runbluegrass.com
About the Run the Bluegrass
A scenic half marathon weaving through Kentucky's Bluegrass horse country and country roads near Talon Winery at the southern edge of Lexington.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Billed as 'America's Prettiest Half Marathon'; USATF-certified; one of the most scenic destination half marathons in the U.S.
- Notes
- Regional half marathon
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Run the Bluegrass: common questions
- When is the Run the Bluegrass?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in May. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Run the Bluegrass held?
- In Lexington, Kentucky.
- What distances does the Run the Bluegrass offer?
- Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Run the Bluegrass?
- About 3,000 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 Run the Bluegrass?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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