BIG LEX 4 Miler

Sat, May 23, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Lexington, KY; Keeneland Racecourse, 4201 Versailles Road, 40510
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Who it's for

Beginner Friendly

Great for: beginners

Perks & features

Awards
Chip Timed
Free
Race Photos
Shirt

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1K
Sat, May 23, 8:45 AM EDT · From $18.25
Opens Jan 1, 2026, 5:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
1 Miles
Sat, May 23, 8:05 AM EDT · From $23.25
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
4 Miles
Sat, May 23, 8:00 AM EDT · From $28.25
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

+ 1 more option

4 Miles
Sat, May 23, 12:00 AM EDT · From $33.25
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes May 22, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

10K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

Rolling area
Warm season

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Join us for the race that celebrates all that is great about Lexington!

Join us for the 8th Annual BIG LEX 4 Miler on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 8:00am at historic Keeneland Racecourse .

Online registration will open on January 1, 2026 with our "Early Bird" registration special.

The race is presented by VisitLEX and will be a celebration of all things Lexington as we officially kick off summer in the Bluegrass. Our race will feature commemorative race shirts (Men's and Women's sizes available), a unique 4-mile route through the historic Keeneland grounds, overall and age group awards, DJ, free race photos and more.

In addition to the signature 4 Miler, we'll also have a 1 Mile Fun Walk, Little LEX Kids' 1/4 Mile Fun Run/Walk, and Virtual Runner/Walker opportunity. Virtual runners/walkers make a donation to the race, and we will mail them their commemorative race shirt and bib. This allows anyone anywhere to join in the fun!

PACKET PICKUP We will announce our advanced day packet pickup closer to race date. There will also be race morning PPU from 6:45-7:45am at Keeneland near our race Start/Finish area.

REFERRAL REWARDS Refer 3 friends or family members who sign up for the race using the unique registration link you'll receive when you register and earn a $10 REFUND on your original registration. It pays to refer friends to this race!

VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKER OPTION We are offering a virtual runner/walker option for those who cannot make the in-person race or choose not to participate at that time. We'll plan both a local packet pickup and/or mail packets to those who choose to "go virtual" and live outside of Central Kentucky.

Our 2026 race charity beneficiary will be announced when we open online registration in the new year.

4 MILER ROUTE

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