1200 Red Mile RD, Lexington KY
Friday, April 11th, 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 Information
Awards: TBD: Stay tuned to John's Run/Walk Shop socials for further announcements.
👟 Race Participation
- Multiple heats: allow runners of all abilities to participate in the event (1 Elite, 3 Open).
- First-time racers: 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.
- Demo shoes: 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!
🏃♂️ Trifecta Relay
Team Participation: 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.
🕖 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
🚫 Event Restrictions
This is a unique opportunity to race around the track at Red Mile. We're unable to allow strollers or dogs for this race.
🔗 More Information
Visit the official race page for more details: Bluegrass Mile: A Festival of Miles.
Starting Line Map
Coaching
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