FAQs
THE 2025 BLUEGRASS 10,000 RACE
What does Virtual Race mean?
You can run your preferred distance (1-mile or 10k) and you will be prompted to enter your time online. You can click here for instructions.
If I'm Running Virtually when can I upload my time?
You will be able to run your race/unload your time between June 4th and July 11. You can run the race anywhere you wish!
Do I get a shirt if I run Virtually?
Yes! Virtual Racers will need to pick up their shirts at packet pick ups in person. No bibs are given with virtual races. Mailing is not an option
When and where is the in person race?
July 4th
Start/finish line: Main Street/Limestone, downtown Lexington.
Racers lined up at the start line on Main Street before the race.
Can I have Cheerleaders while I run?
Friends and family are welcome to come downtown and watch the race from the sidewalk. They can also cheer along virtually and watch the race results on the RaceJoy app. Spectators must watch along the sides of the course and should not block the running route and finish line area.
What about the awards ceremony?
The awards ceremony will take place in the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza.
Awards are given to first-place male and female winners (overall and age category) for the foot race and wheelchair divisions.
The official race timer, Good Times Racing, determines awards.
Times for top competitors will be announced over Lexington Parks & Recreation's social media that day.
What about timing and records?
The Virtual Race will not count for any awards or records. The in-person 10K downtown on Thursday, July 4th will have awards for overall during a ceremony. Age and placement awards are given out at 9:30 a.m. Virtual participants can track your time through the RaceJoy App. You can click here for instructions on entering your own race time between June 4 to July 11.
Packet Pickup Dates and Locations
Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., John's Run/Walk Shop, Palomar
Tuesday, June 25, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., John's Run/Walk Shop, Ashland
Wednesday, June 26, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., John's Run/Walk Shop, Ashland
Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., John's Run/Walk Shop, Palomar
** Just added ** Tuesday, July 2, 5 p.m.- 7 p.m., Artworks at the Carver School (522 Patterson St.) *last chance to snag your packet before race day*
Tuesday, July 4, 6am. Robert F. Stevens Courthouse Plaza - *Limited to out of town registrations or prior approval only. Due to limited time before the race. Thank you!
I created a team, but I didn't get a discount. How does that work?
The discount is for teams of 5 or more who are running both the virtual and in person. The first four members will register for the full price, but you will receive a refund after the fifth person registers.
I differed my registration from last year to this year, and want to run in person.
If you are running in person and are unable to differ your registration please email lexbg10k@gmail.com with your name and the race you wish to differ to, and they will make changes on the website.
Are strollers okay to run with?
Absolutely you can run with a stroller the only thing we ask is that you start at the back of the pack.
Can I push someone in a wheelchair and does that mean we both have to register for the race?
yes you may push someone in a wheelchair. For registration it depends if you would like to receive a t-shirt and a bib.
