Bluegrass Reaper Challenge
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Berea, KY
- Berea City Park, Pirate Parkway, 40403
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
A unique timed loop challenge where speed earns you rest. Can you outrun the clock and the Reaper?
- Competitive
- Quirky
Competitive
QuirkyGreat for: runners who like a competitive edge
The Bluegrass Reaper Challenge presents a distinctive test of endurance and strategy on a 2.6-mile loop course. Participants have 40 minutes to complete each lap, with new laps commencing precisely every 40 minutes. This engaging format rewards faster running with more recovery time, creating a compelling challenge to outpace the clock, the heat, and the 'Reaper' itself. Choose from multiple distances including a 50K (individual or relay), Marathon, Half Marathon, or 10K, all centered around this unique timed loop experience.
What to expect
- Experience a distinctive timed loop race format.
- Run a 2.6-mile loop, aiming to finish within 40 minutes.
- Enjoy more rest time between laps the faster you complete each segment.
Standout details
- Unique 2.6-mile timed loop format
- Laps start every 40 minutes
- Multiple distance options
- 50K Relay option available
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Distances & registration
5 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 10K
Sat, Aug 29, 3:00 PM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Jan 14, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 11, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 13.1 Miles
Sat, Aug 29, 1:40 PM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Jan 14, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 11, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 26.2 Miles
Sat, Aug 29, 10:20 AM EDT · From $43.40
Opens Jan 14, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 11, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
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- 26.2 Miles
Sat, Aug 29, 9:00 AM EDT · From $43.40
Opens Jan 14, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 11, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 50K
Sat, Aug 29, 9:00 AM EDT · From $54.00
Opens Jan 14, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 11, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
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The course
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From the organizer
It's a 2.6 mile loop. You have 40 minutes to do it. Laps start every 40 minutes. The faster you run, the more time you have to rest. Can you beat the clock? Can you beat the heat? Can you beat the Reaper?
Five distance options:
50K (12 x 2.6mi) 50K Relay (Teams of 2-5) Marathon (10 x 2.6mi) Half (5 x 2.6mi) 10K (3 x 2.6)
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