John's Bluegrass Racing Company

06/19/2024

We're just 30 days away from kicking off the 2024 Beer, Bourbon, and Wine Cross Country Series with the Distillery Dash on Friday, July 19!

https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/DistilleryDashCrossCountry5k10k

06/08/2024

The Beer, Bourbon, Wine Race Series returns this summer! Save $5 per race when you bundle your registrations for the Distillery Dash, Radler Rush, and Cabernet Canter. https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/KY/Lexington/DistilleryDashCrossCountry5k10k -5203

06/05/2024

Happy Global Running Day!

06/04/2024

The Distillery Dash Cross Country 5k/10k returns on Fri July 19! Join us for a fun race, then use your Bluegrass Distillers bourbon-tasting tickets at the after-party. Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/DistilleryDashCrossCountry5k10k

05/15/2024

🍺🥃🍷 The Beer, Bourbon & Wine Cross Country Series returns this summer, kicking off on July 19 with the Distillery Dash. Save money when you bundle all three of these fun races! Learn more at:

Run or walk the Distillery Dash 5k/10k, the first race in this year’s Central Kentucky Beer, Bourbon, and Wine Cross Country Series!

05/13/2024

What a perfect day for the Carter Caves Half Marathon! Congrats to all the finishers, and thanks to everyone who helped make this race happen.

05/04/2024

If you're running the Carter Caves Half Marathon on May 11, bring your camera. You'll want to stop and capture some beautiful photos. Oh, and bring a dry pair of socks too for the creek crossings.

Need to sign up? Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/OliveHill/CarterCavesHalfMarathon2024

05/02/2024

Here are just a few of the many beautiful views you'll be able to take in during the Carter Caves Half Marathon. It's happening on May 11, so sign up soon! https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/OliveHill/CarterCavesHalfMarathon2024

03/30/2024

We had a great time at last week's Reforest 5K! Relive the morning with this video. And if you participated, make sure you check your email for discount codes to upcoming events from John's Bluegrass Racing Company.

Nearly 200 people ran or walked the Reforest 5K on March 23, 2024. It was a chilly but beautiful day at Hisle Farm Park in Lexington, Kentucky. John's Bluegr...

03/26/2024

Thank you to everyone who attended the Reforest 5K! Check your email for race results plus discount codes for future races!

03/22/2024

🌲 Start your Saturday at the beautiful Hisle Farm Park. The Reforest 5K is tomorrow, so if you haven't signed up yet, now's your chance:
https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/BranchingOut5k 🌲

03/21/2024

Time's running out! Sign up for the Reforest 5K tonight! https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/BranchingOut5k

03/21/2024

Grab some ASICS swag, and check out the new ASICS Novablast 4 at the Reforest 5K this Saturday! Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/BranchingOut5k

03/20/2024

The Reforest 5K is happening on Saturday. While you're there, stop by the ASICS booth, and try on the Novablast 4 and Metapseed Paris. Our ASICS rep will be there to answer your questions and give away some fun swag! Sign up for the race at https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/BranchingOut5k

03/17/2024

🌲 We can't wait to see you this Saturday at the Reforest 5K! There's still room for more, so feel free to invite friends and family to join you.

Packet pickup takes place at John's Run/Walk Shop in Chevy Chase, located at 317 S. Ashland Avenue, Lexington, KY 40502, Monday, March 18 to Friday, March 22 during open hours (10 AM to 8 PM)

Bring your old running shoes and race shirts to the Reforest 5K. We’ll be collecting shirts for Recover and shoes for Sneaker Impact so that your participation in this event can have an even greater positive impact on our environment. 🌲

03/16/2024

🏃‍♀️ FREEBIE FRENZY! 🏃‍♂️

🌲 Sign up for the Reforest 5K by the end of the weekend (Sunday, 11:59 pm), and you'll have a 1 in 10 chance to get your race registration money back! Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/BranchingOut5k

John's Bluegrass Racing Company, ASICS & Lexington’s Division Of Environmental Services are excited to present the sixth annual Reforest 5K in support of Reforest the Bluegrass. In keeping with the sustainability efforts of the race, this year's shirts come from Recover and are made with 100% recycled materials, using the most environmentally sustainable manufacturing methods. 🌎

03/15/2024

Stretching is an essential part of running! Don't forget to stop by the StretchLab area before or after the Reforest 5K.

Sign up for the race at https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/BranchingOut5k

03/13/2024

Reforest 5K T-shirts are in! This year's shirts come from RECOVER and are made with 100% recycled materials, using the most environmentally sustainable manufacturing methods. 🌎

🌲 Sign up for the race at https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/BranchingOut5k

If you'd prefer to volunteer, sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/KY/Lexington/BranchingOut5k

02/22/2024

This year's Reforest 5K T-shirts will come from RECOVER, a clothing brand that strives to make a minimal impact on the environment. Their products are made with 100% recycled materials, using the most environmentally sustainable manufacturing methods. 🌎

We're excited to further the Reforest 5K's positive impact by working with a vendor that shares our goals 🌲 Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/BranchingOut5k

02/20/2024

Of course, running is great exercise, but it's even more beneficial when paired with yoga. Learn more about those benefits and our upcoming Yoga for Runners classes:

How to elevate your running by incorporating yoga into your training routine.

02/18/2024

You have 24 hours for a chance at a free race!

🌲 Sign up for the Reforest 5K by tomorrow (Monday) at noon, and you'll have a 1 in 10 chance to get your race registration money back! Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/BranchingOut5k

02/16/2024

Want a chance at a free race? Of course, you do!

🌲 Sign up for the Reforest 5K by Monday at noon, and you'll have a 1 in 10 chance to get your race registration money back! Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/BranchingOut5k

02/16/2024

🌲 We're thrilled to announce that ASICS is sponsoring the Reforest 5K on March 23! We love partnering with brands that support small businesses and local races. With ASICS' sponsorship, we can make an even greater impact on Reforest the Bluegrass and our Central Kentucky environment.

ASICS is working toward a net-zero 2050 target through increased use of renewable energy and overall reduction in energy use in their operations. Our ASICS rep will be onsite on race day offering her technical expertise plus demo shoes for you to try out.

Learn more and sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/BranchingOut5k

01/31/2024

Make sure you're staying on top of your health resolution so you can have a great racing year! Come to John's Run/Walk Shop on Saturday, Feb. 10 for the FREE "Don't Break It" Resolution Run. This run/walk is open to people of all ages and abilities, and you can go any distance you want! We'll have a time clock, post-race snacks, prizes, and more. Sign up for free at https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/DontBreakItResolutionRun

01/28/2024

We believe in taking care of the ground we run and walk on and the air we breathe. That's why John’s Run/Walk Shop and Lexington’s Division of Environmental Services are excited to present the sixth annual Reforest 5K at Hisle Farm Park on March 23. Race proceeds will support this year’s Reforest the Bluegrass. With your help, we and Live Green Lexington will plant thousands of trees this spring! 🌲

Learn more about Reforest the Bluegrass at https://www.johnsrunwalkshop.com/blog/reforest-the-bluegrass 🌳

01/27/2024

Need some new running shoes for your race training? John's Run/Walk Shop is holding their Gamblers' Sale with tons of running and lifestyle shoes at 40% off this week! Learn more at https://www.johnsrunwalkshop.com/events/gamblers-sale

01/24/2024

Join us on Saturday, May 11 in Olive Hill for the Carter Caves Half Marathon. It will be a challenging course, but the amazing scenery will make it fly by! Learn more and sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/OliveHill/CarterCavesHalfMarathon2024

01/22/2024

🌲 Bring the family to the Reforest 5K on Saturday, March 23! John's Run/Walk Shop and Lexington’s Division of Environmental Services are excited to bring you another fun 5K at Hisle Farm Park raising money to purchase trees for Live Green Lexington's 2024 Reforest the Bluegrass. 🌲

This year, you also have the option to sign up for discounted Yoga for Runners classes in the weeks leading up to the race. Learn more and sign up at: https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/BranchingOut5k

01/20/2024

Want to explore some of Kentucky's natural beauty? Join us on Saturday, May 11 in
Olive Hill for the Carter Caves Half Marathon. Enjoy the scenery of winding State Park trails and natural landmarks such as Raven Bridge, Shangri La Arch Natural Bridge, and Smoky Valley Lake. Carter Caves. Proceeds from the race go towards Kentucky State Parks/Friends of Carter Caves. https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/OliveHill/CarterCavesHalfMarathon2024

01/18/2024

🌲 Run or walk a beautiful course, and help us Reforest the Bluegrass! 🌲

John’s Run/Walk Shop and Lexington’s Division of Environmental Services present the sixth annual Reforest 5K at Hisle Farm Park. Race proceeds will help raise money to purchase trees for this year’s Reforest the Bluegrass with Live Green Lexington in April.

Get more info, and register today: https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/BranchingOut5k