Our Races
Reforest Frenzy 5K, 10K, and Mile
March 21, 2026
John’s Bluegrass Racing Company, ASICS, and Lexington’s Division of Environmental Services present the Reforest Frenzy at Hisle Farm Park. Race proceeds help purchase trees for the annual Reforest the Bluegrass. Thanks to Reforest Frenzy’s participants, we’ve helped plant thousands of trees in Central Kentucky.
The Bluegrass Mile & Trotters 5K
April 17, 2026
Channel your inner equine: Race eight furlongs on a smooth, packed surface.
John’s Bluegrass Racing Company and On Running present the Bluegrass Mile & Trotters 5K. Runners of all abilities have a unique opportunity to cover 5,280 feet on the dirt track at Red Mile. Whether you're looking for a competitive mile or a community walk, all are welcome to join us for an evening on the track.
Run The Bluegrass Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
May 16, 2026
John’s Bluegrass Racing Company presents America’s Prettiest Half Marathon, Run The Bluegrass. Along with the Iron Horse Half Marathon, it’s part of the Horse Country Classic spring and fall half-marathon series!
Distillery Dash Cross Country 5K/10K
July 24, 2026
This evening cross-country race at beautiful Masterson Station Park features local bourbon, food trucks, and live music! Participants receive a race T-shirt, a branded bourbon glass finisher's award, and a bourbon from a local distillery.
The Distillery Dash is part of the Beer, Bourbon, and Wine Cross Country Series, sponsored by Diadora.
Radler Rush Cross Country 5K/10K
August 14, 2026
This evening cross-country race at West Sixth Farm features local beer, food trucks, and live music! Participants receive a race T-shirt, pint glass award, and a beer from a local craft brewery.
The Radler Rush is part of the Beer, Bourbon, and Wine Cross Country Series, sponsored by Diadora.
Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K
August 28, 2026
Run for wine at Talon Winery! Participants receive a race T-shirt, a Cabernet Canter wine glass, and free wine-tasting tickets. The after-party runs until 10 PM and features live music.
The Cabernet Canter is part of the Beer, Bourbon, and Wine Cross Country Series, sponsored by Diadora.
The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12K & 5K
October 11, 2026
This local, fall racing tradition takes participants through beautiful Midway, Kentucky. Participants enjoy a technical race shirt, custom age group awards, personalized bibs, an Iron Horse poster by local artist Cricket Press, a huge finishers’ medal, and more.
Sign up for the Horse Country Classic. Bundle your Iron Horse registration with Run the Bluegrass and save 20% on both races!