Bluegrass 10,000

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

Location: Lexington, KY; Fayette County Circuit Court, 120 North Limestone, 40507
Type: RUN

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A historic 10K race on a flat course, celebrating its 50th year on July 4th with a focus on competitive running and course records.

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Celebrate Independence Day with the 50th Annual Bluegrass 10,000 in Lexington, KY. This long-standing 6.2-mile event on July 4th offers a competitive atmosphere for runners aiming for personal bests. Known for its flat course, it attracts athletes across various divisions, including wheelchair participants, all striving to make their mark on the course records.

What to expect

Run a flat 6.2-mile course on Independence Day.
Experience a competitive event with established course records.
Participate in a race welcoming various divisions, including wheelchair athletes.

Standout details

50th Annual event
July 4th race
Course records for multiple divisions
Flat terrain

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Distances & registration

9 options

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

1 Miles
Sat, Jul 4, 8:30 AM EDT · From $22.95
Opens Dec 17, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 2, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
3.1 Miles
Sat, Jul 4, 7:00 AM EDT · From $33.55
Opens Dec 17, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 2, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
3.1 Miles
Sat, Jul 4, 7:00 AM EDT · From $33.55
Opens Dec 17, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 2, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

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3.1 Miles
Sat, Jul 4, 12:00 AM EDT · From $22.95
Opens Dec 17, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 2, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
3.1 Miles
Sat, Jul 4, 7:30 AM EDT · From $33.55
Opens Dec 17, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 2, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
6.2 Miles
Sat, Jul 4, 7:30 AM EDT · From $33.55
Opens Dec 17, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 2, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
6.2 Miles
Sat, Jul 4, 12:00 AM EDT · From $22.95
Opens Dec 17, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 2, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
6.2 Miles
Sat, Jul 4, 7:25 AM EDT · From $33.55
Opens Dec 17, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 2, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
6.2 Miles
Sat, Jul 4, 7:25 AM EDT · From $33.55
Opens Dec 17, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jan 2, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

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The course

Flat
Timed race

From the organizer

Join us for the 50th Annual Bluegrass 10,000 on Saturday, July 4th, 2026 .

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)

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