Bluegrass Mile

Join us at the Bluegrass Mile to channel your inner equine and race eight furlongs on a smooth, packed surface. The Bluegrass Mile provides runners of all abilities a unique opportunity to cover 5,280 feet on the dirt track at Red Mile. Featuring races ranging from a competitive mile to a special youth "Sprint Down the Stretch," runners of all abilities are welcome and encouraged to join us for an evening on the track. Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers and to the top three finishers in each age group.

Multiple heats for the mile race allow runners of all abilities and ages to participate in the event. Whether a new runner looking for a first race, a seasoned runner looking for a tune up for Fall races or a competitive runner interested in the unique opportunity to race on the horse track, the Bluegrass Mile has something to offer all participants. Proceeds will benefit a scholarship for University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences students in the Physician Assistant Studies Program.

Have a pony who isn't quite ready for the full length of the track? The "Sprint Down the Stretch" allows kids ages 8 and under to join the fun with an untimed race down the final straightaway. Shirts are not included with registration for the "Sprint Down the Stretch"; however, medals will be awarded to each registered young runner at the finish line.

We are excited for the unique opportunity to race around the track at Red Mile. We're unable to allow strollers or dogs for this race.