1200 Red Mile RD, Lexington KY
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
🏇 Race Overview
Channel your inner equine: Race eight furlongs on a smooth, packed surface.
The fourth annual edition of 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.
🏆 Awards Announcement
Awards TBD: Stay tuned to John's Run/Walk Shop socials for further announcements.
👟 Race Format
- Multiple heats: Multiple heats for the mile race allow runners of all abilities to participate in the event (1 Elite, 3 Open).
- Inclusive participation: Whether you’re a first-time racer, a seasoned runner looking for a tune-up, or a competitive runner interested in the unique opportunity to race on a horse track, the Bluegrass Mile offers something for everyone.
- Shoe demos: Take advantage of the New Balance, On, and Diadora demo shoes available and run an additional mile or two. You may find your next pair of running shoes!
🤝 Team Events
Want to run as a team? Enter the Trifecta Relay race! Teams of three will compete, with each team member running 1/3 of a mile (1760 ft). Look for designated exchange areas to tag your team members.
🍽️ Fastest Restaurant in Town
Do you think your restaurant has the best waiters and waitresses in Lexington? Enter your speediest server into the Fastest Restaurant in Town! Fastest server wins a "Fastest Restaurant in Town" Plaque.
🕖 Race Schedule
The races will run in the following order from 7pm:
- Fastest Restaurant in Town
- Elite Mile
- Bluegrass Mile 1
- Bluegrass Mile 2
- Bluegrass Mile 3
- Trifecta Relay
🚫 Important Notes
This is a unique opportunity to race around the track at Red Mile. We're unable to allow strollers or dogs for this race.
🔗 Additional Information
For more details and registration, visit: Bluegrass Mile Registration
Starting Line Map
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