Bluegrass Mile: A Festival of Miles

🏇 Race Overview

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

📅 Event Details

• Date: 2025-04-11
• Location: 1200 Red Mile RD, Lexington, KY
• URL: Bluegrass Mile Race

🏃‍♂️ Participants Welcome

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 and Announcements

• Awards: TBD
• Follow: Stay tuned to John's Run/Walk Shop socials for further announcements.

👟 Multiple Heats

Multiple heats for the mile race allow runners of all abilities to participate in the event (3 Open). Whether you’re a first-time racer, a seasoned runner looking for a tune-up, or a competitive runner interested in a unique course, the Bluegrass Mile offers something for everyone. Run an extra mile or two in demo shoes provided by On Running—you may find your next go-to pair!

🤝 Team Competition

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:

• 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.

🗺️ Parking & Course Access

Parking & Course Access Map