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Run with us to help Reforest the Bluegrass!
John’s Bluegrass Racing Company, ASICS & Lexington’s Division of Environmental Services are excited to present the seventh annual Reforest Frenzy at Hisle Farm Park. Race proceeds will help raise money to purchase trees for this year’s Reforest the Bluegrass in April. With your help, we hope to plant hundreds of trees after the race at home and thousands more during Reforest the Bluegrass.
All race participants will receive a Reforest Frenzy shirt, and the option to take a tree to plant at home after their run or walk.
Overall Awards for Top 3 Male & Female in each distance.
Packet Pickup:
Thursday 3/19: 10am - 8pm @ John's Run/Walk Shop 317 S. Ashland Ave, Lexington KY 40502
Friday 3/20: 10am - 8pm @ John's Run/Walk Shop 317 S. Ashland Ave, Lexington KY 40502
Race Day pick up at Race HQ @ Hisle Farm Park 7am - 8am.
Sustainability:
Reforest the Bluegrass is an annual event at which volunteers of all ages get together for a fun day of tree planting that leaves a lasting positive imprint on our Commonwealth. Since 1999, Reforest the Bluegrass has enabled more than 18,000 volunteers to plant 215,000 tree seedlings across Central Kentucky.
John’s Run/Walk Shop is committed to helping protect the ground we run and walk on and the air we breathe. In addition to putting on the Reforest Frenzy we engage in local sustainability efforts in many other ways. We are a Green Check-certified business. We offer our stores as drop-off points for the City of Lexington to collect yard signs and holiday lights for recycling, and we take used shoes to refurbish or recycle through Sneaker Impact.
We’re excited to partner with ASICS for this race, as they are working toward a net-zero 2050 target. ASICS has set several targets and actions, involving the increased use of renewable energy and overall reduction in energy use in their operations.
Course Map
Run alongside beautiful horse farms on Saturday May 16th as you take on Run The Bluegrass!
With 10k and 5k options also available, there is a distance for everyone, so sign up the whole family, or your best friend, and make a weekend out of it.
Start & finish, Race head quarters, and our Packet Pick Up Event are at Talon Winery.
Enjoy a variety of food and drink after the race from local food and coffee trucks, in addition to Talons wonderful selection of wines.
Packet Pick-ups will be hosted at John's Run/Walk Shop Locations & Talon Winery on the following days:
Tuesday May 12th, 10am - 7pm at our Hamburg Location: 3090 Helmsdale Place.
Wednesday 13th, 10am - 7pm at our Palomar Location: 3735 Palomar Centre.
Thursday 14th, 10am - 7pm at our Chevy Chase Location: 317 S. Ashland Ave.
Friday 15th, 11am - 7pm at Talon Winery: 7086 Tates Creek.
*There is no race day packet pick-up. If you or a friend/family member are unable to pick-up your packet in the week leading up to the race, please select advance packet shipping so we can get your items to you ahead of Raceday.
Pre-Race Deadlines
Bib Transfer 5/1
Distance Changes 5/1
Switch to Virtual Race 5/9
2027 Deferrals 5/14
ALL RACERS MUST BE ON SITE BY 6:30AM ON RACE DAY
Road closures surrounding the course will be going into effect at 6:30am on race day, you will not be an exception if you are late, the road closures are in place for safety and to ensure a punctual 7am start time - this is why it is imperative that you are at Talon by 6:30am on race day.
If you are using a ride share service please make sure you arrive by 6:30am so they can leave Talon and exit the course quickly.
Friendly Reminder for Half Marathon Participants
We are continuing to enforce a strict 14mm pace cut off this year- there will be a sweeper bus at the Half Marathon turning point that will begin to sweep by 8:45. The bus will have snacks & water and will deliver participants back to Start/Finish area.
We thank you for understanding in this matter.
2026 COURSE MAP
Join us for our Superhero themed races which offer something for everyone (5K Run/Walk, 10K Run & Kids Super Sprint)!
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026 *** KID"S SUPER SPRINT - 7:30AM, 5K & 10K - 8:00AM *** KEENELAND RACECOURSE
RACE FEATURES:
Scenic course at the historic Keeneland Racecourse (Lexington KY)
Commemorative Race Shirts & Enamel Collector Pins
Superhero themed race --- Prizes for: Superhero Boy & Girl, Superhero Man & Woman, Super Pet, Super Stroller & Best T-shirt
Chip timed (5K and 10K) --- Thanks RaceRise
Free Race Photos
DJ James Hummel (Freestyle Entertainment)
10K - Finisher Medals, Overall & Age Group Pins
5K - Overall & Age Group Medal Awards
Age Groups (5K & 10K) - 0-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29 .... (5 year) ... 75-79, 80+
Kids Super Sprint (Ages 2-10) - receive a participant medal
Our race supports Kerrington's Heart. We provide hope, help and healing to CHD families.
The purpose of this event is not only to increase overall awareness concerning Congenital Heart Defects (CHD), but to raise funds in furtherance of our mission to provide education, support, and encouragement for children with heart disease, their families, and caregivers.
CHD is the #1 birth defect in America, and we’re fighting every day to make a difference in the lives of Kentucky families affected by this condition.
Visit our non-profit online at www.kerringtonsheart.org.
5K ROUTE MAP
10K ROUTE MAP
PACKET PICKUP:
Friday June 12th from 3:00pm-6:00pm
Greyline Station (beside North Lime Coffee & Donuts)
101 West Loudon Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Picking up for family, friends and team members is highly encouraged. The more racers that can pick up on Friday the better for all! Expect long lines for those picking up day of race event.
The Distillery Dash is the first in a three part XC series collaborating with local distilleries, breweries and wineries! Sign up early for the lowest prices, and Run for Bourbon!
The Distillery Dash will feature a 5k and 10k cross-country race options at beautiful Masterson Station Park. All participants will receive a race t-shirt, finisher's award, and a bourbon tasting drink ticket.
Participants under 21 will receive all portions of the finisher award except for the tasting tickets.
The afterparty will run until 10:00 p.m., so hang around for music, bourbon tastings, drink sales, food trucks, and a great time! Register for all three races in the series for a special finisher's award at the end of the series!
The 5k will be open to walkers, but we will enforce a cutoff pace of 16 minutes/mile for the 10k due to concerns with sunset.
Event Map
Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup prior to Race Day TBD
Race day packet pickup: Friday, July 24, 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. at the Masterson Station Fairgrounds.
If possible, please pick up your packet early to help ensure a smoother race day. You may also pick up for friends.
Register for all three races in the Beer, Bourbon & Wine Series for a special finisher's award at the end of the series!
Race 1 - Race 2 - Race 3
The Central Kentucky Beer, Bourbon & Wine Cross Country Series is presented by John’s Bluegrass Racing Company and sponsored by Diadora.
Join us for this 3rd Annual race that celebrate the life & legacy of CPT. Alan Kurre Elliott!
Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 8:00am at Coldstream Park in North Lexington
We race to make a difference and honor a life well lived. The “CPT. Alan Kurre Elliott Memorial Run” is more than just a race; it is a tribute to a remarkable person, and an opportunity to give back. All proceeds will fund the “CPT. Alan Kurre Elliott Memorial Student Award” for undergraduate students in the Kinesiology Department at the University of Kentucky who embody Alan’s outstanding character. (Read more below)
RACE FEATURES:
Flat/fast 5K and 10K courses at scenic Coldstream Park in North Lexington
Commemorative super soft poly/cotton T-shirts
Patriotic themed race
Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in 10-year age groups (5K & 10K)
Free Race Photos (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton!)
Social teams to enhance your race experience (Prize for the largest team)
Convenient race morning packet pickup
5K run/walk, 10K run (chip timed), 2 Mile Ruck/Walk (untimed) and virtual option
Food, fun, music and fellowship for a great cause
PACKET PICKUP Our PPU plans will be announced closer to the race date. We will definitely have race morning packet pickup at Coldstream Park from 6:45-8am.
5K ROUTE MAP
10K ROUTE MAP
The 10K ROUTE will just do the 5K out and back route twice. There will be a turnaround just in front of the 5K finish line with a water station at that point. 10K participants will turn at that point and run the same 5K course a 2nd time.
NEW FOR 2026 --- We've added a 2 Mile Walk/Ruck
CPT Elliott set off on Sunday, July 30, 2023, intending to complete a ruck march in preparation for an upcoming tryout with Special Mission Unit. Two miles into his run/ruck, he has hit and killed in a hit-and-run. This year, we will be changing Run, White, & Blue’s “1-mile fun run/walk” to 2 miles in tribute and encourage all who would like to honor Alan and other service members lost in the line of duty to complete the 2 miles carrying a rucksack.
Run for wine at the eighth annual Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K at Talon Winery!
Participants will run a beautiful cross-country race at Talon Winery, and receive a finishers award and drink ticket redeemable for one glass of Talon wine. Participants under 21 will receive all portions of the finisher award except for the glass of wine.
Stick around after the event to shop the great selection of wines and hang out with live music! The after-party will run until 10 p.m. in the Talon Winery tasting room and Monarch Pavilion.
Packet Pickup
TBD
Race day packet pickup: Friday, August 29, 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. at the Talon Winery Tasting Pavilion.
If possible, please pick up your packet early to help ensure a smoother race day. You may also pick up for friends.
The Central Kentucky Beer, Bourbon & Wine Cross Country Series is presented by John’s Bluegrass Racing Company and sponsored by Diadora.
Join us for the 12th annual Raven 10K Trail Run on the grounds of Raven Run Nature Sanctuary.
Our 2026 in-person race will be held on Sunday, September 27th at 9:00am. There will also be a Raven 10K Virtual option for those who want to participate on their own schedule.
The race is presented by Lexington Parks & Recreation!
REGISTRATION FEE: $42 Raven 10K (In-person) until September 13th at 11:59pm, $50 after. - $30 Raven 10K (virtual)
Race Capacity: 170 Runners (Limit in place due to parking capacity at the park)
PACKET PICKUP: TBD
LAST CHANCE PACKET PICKUP: Sunday, September 27th 7:30 - 8:30am at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. - 3885 Raven Run Way, Lexington, KY 40515
RACE DAY --- ARRIVE BY 8:30AM We ask all participants to arrive and be checked in by 8:30am. We'll have a mandatory runner meeting at 8:55am. We'll start the race promptly at 9:00am.
VIRTUAL RUN/WALK/HIKE OPTION: For those who would like to participate but can't or don't want to join us for the in-person event, we have a virtual option for $30, $25 without a shirt. You run/walk/hike your 10K prior to September 28th, and you'll earn a commemorative race shirt. There are no awards or results submission for the virtual, all on the honor system. You can run/walk/hike your 10K (6.2 miles) from Raven Run Nature Sanctuary or the local/route of your choice. Race shirts will be mailed to virtual participants.
TIME/PACE LIMIT: We have use of the park until 11:30am, so our race has a 2.5-hour (24 minute/mile) pace limit.
AWARDS: We will present awards following the race to the Top 3 M/F Overall finishers as well as the Top 3 M/F in the following age groups (0-9, 10-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
THANKSGIVING WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN!
Join us for the 11th Annual Gobbler Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 8:30am at Mereworth Farm in West Lexington. Earn your Thanksgiving feast the following Thursday with a scenic Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K through beautiful bluegrass horse country.
RACE FEATURES:
Scenic country course through horse country
Start/Finish on Mereworth Farm (Home of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption)
Finisher's medals for all 3 races
Commemorative long sleeved performance race shirts
DJ James Hummel/Freestyle Entertainment
Free Race Photos (Ruby Cline-Eaton and JA Laub Photography)
A distance for everyone --- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Virtual Option
Overall & Age Group Awards for all 3 races (5-year age divisions)
Berserker Brew Coffee & Hot Cocoa
Food, fun and fellowship for a great cause
In addition to our in-person race, we are also providing a VIRTUAL OPTION for those who can't join us in person (or who are not ready for an in-person race). Those who register as a virtual participant can run/walk/hike their race on their own schedule and on their own course. Virtual participants will earn a commemorative shirt and finisher's medal. We will mail out virtual packets to those who live outside of the Central Kentucky area. The registration fee for the virtual race (any distance) is $45.
Our race charitable beneficiaries will be New Vocations Racehorse Adoption. Read more about this worthy local charity below.
Our scenic half marathon course will traverse through beautiful horse country and past a number of our horse farms.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Because our race starts and finishes on a horse farm, dogs are not allowed in this race as their presence could disturb the horses.
Commemorative long-sleeved shirts (men's/women's sized) are on a first come, first served basis. When you register if your size is not available, you can either select another size or "no shirt option" to SAVE $5.00. We will have a SHIRT SWAP immediately following the race for anyone who either did not receive a shirt or got a size that they would like to trade with another participant. If we have race no shows, their shirts will be available for swap following the race.
There will be a 15 minute/mile (3:15 total time) pace limit imposed for the half marathon race per contract with the City of Lexington. Walkers and strollers are welcomed in the 10K and 5K races. No dogs are allowed.
PACKET PICKUP - 3 ADVANCED OPPORTUNITIES TO PICKUP FOR YOU AND FRIENDS/FAMILY
Thursday, November 19th from 5-7pm at J&H Running Company (197 Moore Drive, Lexington, KY 40503)
Friday, November 20th from 4-6pm at J&H Running Company (197 Moore Drive, Lexington, KY 40503)
Saturday, November 21st from 1-4pm at J&H Running Company (197 Moore Drive, Lexington, KY 40503)
There will also be limited race day PPU from 7:15-8:30am mostly designed for our out of town/out of state runners. This will be a Mereworth Farm our race venue.
HALF MARATHON COURSE CLICK HERE
10K COURSE CLICK HERE
5K COURSE CLICK HERE
VOLUNTEERING Please consider volunteering for our benefiting charities at this race (or having friends/family do so). Our race day shift generally runs from 6:30am-12:00pm. Once you sign up, we'll be in touch with you about more details, duties, etc...
USA Swimming Club. 77 members.
USA Swimming Club. 79 members.
USA Swimming Club. Safe Sport Recognized. 195 members.
USA Swimming Club. 94 members.
USA Swimming Club. 11 members.