Bluegrass 10,000
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Jul 4, 2026 - Saturday
1mi, 5k, 10k
Race Information
Celebrate and run the oldest 10K race tradition in Kentucky on the 4th of July!
In 1976, a group of Lexington runners decided to have a race on the 4th of July. Everyone thought they were going to regret it. Why run on what is sometimes the HOTTEST day of the year? It turns out…they did not regret it--although the bottoms of their shoes DID melt on the pavement. With that in mind, the following year they chose to hold the race early in the morning, and 50 years later, they're still running and kicking off the 4th of July!
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👍 Run Pick of the Month: Summer Sizzler Cincinnati | 5K • 10K • 15K ☀️
🗓️ August 22, 2026 - Saturday
📍 Sawyer Point Park, Cincinnati, OH
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🍍 Why We Like This Run:
✅ Aloha-inspired summer vibes
✅ Unique finisher medal and race swag
✅ Fun for the whole family
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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