Bluegrass 10,000 5K & Fun Run
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Lexington, Kentucky
- Price $22.95 - $33.55
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join fellow running enthusiasts as you celebrate Independence Day with a spirited dash that promises to be both fun and challenging. With impressive course records set by elite athletes, including Katy Kunc and Marcus Nenow, this event is a fantastic opportunity to push your limits and be part of a long-standing tradition in the heart of Kentucky. Don't miss out on a day filled with community spirit, fitness, and the thrill of competition!
Organiser's Description
COURSE RECORDS
Female: Katy Kunc 33:33.7 (2021)
Male: Marcus Nenow 29:14 (1983)
Push Rim Wheelchair Female: Aerelle Jones 32:09 (2018)
Push Rim Wheelchair Male: Paul Dietrich 24:19 (1996)
Hand-Cranked Wheelchair Male: Greg Queen 18:45 (2014)
Hand-Cranked Wheelchair Female: Carley Pearson 25:44 (2014)
Races
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5K Push Rim
Incl. $3.55 Fee & Bluegrass 10,000 Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$33.55
OPENS 30 DECThe Bluegrass 10,000 invites you to join us for our 50th annual race! The NEW 5K wheelchair race begins at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 4th in downtown Lexington, KY. The Bluegrass 10,000, 5K and Fun Run kick off the days festivities with a parade and festival to follow plus Lexingtons Fireworks Spectacular in the evening. -
Bluegrass 10,000
Incl. $3.55 Fee & Bluegrass 10,000 Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$33.55
OPENS 31 DECThe Bluegrass 10,000 invites you to join us for our 50th annual race! The USATF certified 10K foot race begins at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 4th in downtown Lexington, KY. The Bluegrass 10,000, 5K and Fun Run kick off the days festivities with a parade and festival to follow plus Lexingtons Fireworks Spectacular in the evening. -
5K Hand Cycle
Incl. $3.55 Fee & Bluegrass 10,000 Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$33.55
OPENS 31 DECThe Bluegrass 10,000 invites you to join us for our 50th annual race! The NEW 5K wheelchair race begins at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 4th in downtown Lexington, KY. The Bluegrass 10,000, 5K and Fun Run kick off the days festivities with a parade and festival to follow plus Lexingtons Fireworks Spectacular in the evening. -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.95 Fee & Fun Run Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$22.95
OPENS 31 DECThe Fun Run is for those who want to run or walk ONE mile on Saturday, July 4. The Fun Run begins on Short St. and ends at the same finish line as The Bluegrass 10,000 and 5K. Strollers are allowed in the Fun Run. No pets, roller skates, in-line skates, bicycles, scooters or skateboards are allowed. -
VIRTUAL Bluegrass 10,000
Incl. $2.95 Fee & Bluegrass 10,000 Virtual Race
$22.95
OPENS 31 DECThe virtual 10K race can be completed at any time from July 4, 2026 to July 7, 2026. Participants can use any app to track their miles and pace to upload their results. No awards will be provided for this event. Come to any packet pick-up to receive your race shirt. Packets cannot be mailed. We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes.
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Fayette County Circuit Court, 120 North Limestone, Lexington, 40507, KY, United States
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