Our Races

RunTheBluegrass Half Marathon

John’s Bluegrass Racing Company is thrilled to carry on this popular race in 2025 and beyond. And, for the first time, you can take part in RunTheBluegrass and the Iron Horse Half Marathon as the Horse Country Classic spring and fall half marathon series!

The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12K & 5K

This local, fall racing tradition takes participants through beautiful Midway, Kentucky. Participants enjoy a technical race shirt, custom age group awards, personalized bibs, an Iron Horse poster by local artist Cricket Press, a huge finishers’ medal, and more!

Reforest Frenzy 5K, 10K, and Mile

John’s Bluegrass Racing Company, ASICS, and Lexington’s Division of Environmental Services present the Reforest 5K at Hisle Farm Park. Race proceeds help raise money to purchase trees for the annual Reforest the Bluegrass. Thanks to Reforest Frenzy’s participants, we’ve helped plant thousands of trees in Central Kentucky.

 

The Bluegrass Mile: A Festival of Miles

Channel your inner equine: Race eight furlongs on a smooth, packed surface. 

The Bluegrass Mile provides runners of all abilities a unique opportunity to cover 5,280 feet on the dirt track at Red Mile. Whether you're looking for a competitive mile or a community walk, all are welcome to join us for an evening on the track.

 

Distillery Dash Cross Country 5K/10K

This evening cross-country race at beautiful Masterson Station Park features local bourbon, food trucks, and live music! Participants receive a race T-shirt, a branded bourbon glass finisher's award, and a bourbon from a local distillery.

 

Radler Rush Cross Country 5K/10K

This evening cross-country race at beautiful Masterson Station Park features local beer, food trucks, and live music! Participants receive a race T-shirt, race-themed pint glass award, and a beer from a local craft brewery.

 

Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K

Run for wine at Talon Winery! Participants receive a race T-shirt, a Cabernet Canter wine glass, and free wine-tasting tickets. The after-party runs until 10 PM and features live music.