Sunday, September 27th, 2026
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, Lexington KY
10K
59–78°F · some rain risk
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About this race
Event Overview
Join us for the 12th annual Raven 10K Trail Run on the grounds of Raven Run Nature Sanctuary.
Date and Time
- Date: September 27th, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM
- Location: Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, Lexington, KY
- Virtual Option: Available for those who want to participate on their own schedule.
Registration Fee
- In-person Fee: $42 until September 13th at 11:59 PM, $50 after.
- Virtual Fee: $30
- Race Capacity: 170 Runners (Limit in place due to parking capacity at the park)
Packet Pickup
- Initial Pickup: Thursday, September 24th from 5-7 PM at J&H Running Company (197 Moore Drive, LEX, KY 40503)
- Last Chance Pickup: Sunday, September 27th from 7:30 - 8:30 AM at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary.
- Instructions: Pickup for friends/family is OK and encouraged. No credentials, paperwork, or IDs necessary.
Race Day Information
- Arrival Time: Participants must arrive and be checked in by 8:30 AM.
- Runner Meeting: Mandatory at 8:55 AM.
- Race Start: Promptly at 9:00 AM.
Virtual Run/Walk/Hike Option
- Participation Fee: $30, $25 without a shirt.
- Complete 10K: Run/walk/hike prior to September 28th.
- Commemorative Shirt: Earned and mailed to virtual participants.
- Honor System: No awards or results submission for the virtual option.
Time/Pace Limit
- Park Use: Until 11:30 AM.
- Pace Limit: 2.5 hours (24 minute/mile).
Awards
- Overall Awards: Presented to the Top 3 Male/Female finishers.
- Age Group Awards: Top 3 Male/Female in various age categories (0-9, 10-19, 20-24, etc.).
- Categories Include: 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.
More Information
For more details and to register, please visit our official race page: The Raven 10K.
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