Bluegrass Mile & Trotters 5k!

🏇 Race Overview

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

🏅 Event Details

• Date: April 17, 2026
• Location: 1200 Red Mile RD, Lexington, KY
• Registration: Sign up here
• Participants: Runners of all abilities are welcome to join us for an evening on the track.

🏃 Race Format

The fourth annual edition of the Bluegrass Mile provides a unique opportunity to cover 5,280 feet on the dirt track at Red Mile.

We will also be introducing a 5k for 2026! 5k participants will experience the iconic Red Mile race track, and then exit the track for a short out and back before returning to the track, and running a lap of the inner circuit too!

⚠️ Important Notes

• Heats: The number of sign ups for the mile will determine how many heats we will seed runners into.
• Start Times: If numbers permit we will send the milers & 5k runners off at the same time.
• Restrictions: We’re unable to allow strollers or dogs for this race.
• Maps: Access the Mile & Trotters 5k Routes.

🅿️ Parking & Access

For details on parking and course access, refer to the Parking & Course Access Map.