BIG LEX 4 Miler
About this race
Join us for the race that celebrates all that is great about Lexington!
Join us for the 8th Annual BIG LEX 4 Miler on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 8:00am at historic Keeneland Racecourse.
Online registration will open on January 1, 2026 with our "Early Bird" registration special.
The race is presented by VisitLEX and will be a celebration of all things Lexington as we officially kick off summer in the Bluegrass. Our race will feature commemorative race shirts (Men's and Women's sizes available), a unique 4-mile route through the historic Keeneland grounds, overall and age group awards, DJ, free race photos and more.
In addition to the signature 4 Miler, we'll also have a 1 Mile Fun Walk, Little LEX Kids' 1/4 Mile Fun Run/Walk, and Virtual Runner/Walker opportunity. Virtual runners/walkers make a donation to the race, and we will mail them their commemorative race shirt and bib. This allows anyone anywhere to join in the fun!
PACKET PICKUP We will announce our advanced day packet pickup closer to race date. There will also be race morning PPU from 6:45-7:45am at Keeneland near our race Start/Finish area.
REFERRAL REWARDS Refer 3 friends or family members who sign up for the race using the unique registration link you'll receive when you register and earn a $10 REFUND on your original registration. It pays to refer friends to this race!
VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKER OPTION We are offering a virtual runner/walker option for those who cannot make the in-person race or choose not to participate at that time. We'll plan both a local packet pickup and/or mail packets to those who choose to "go virtual" and live outside of Central Kentucky.
Our 2026 race charity beneficiary will be announced when we open online registration in the new year.
4 MILER ROUTE
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Running
BIG LEX 4 Miler
Chip-timed 4 mile run/walk at legendary Keeneland Racecourse. Overall, Age Group, and Largest Team Awards. Race chip-timed and managed by Team RaceRise. Entire course is on paved surfaces.
Little LEX Kids' 1/4 Mile Dash
An untimed 1/4 Mile run/walk for kids age 12 and under. Participants receive a commemorative race shirt and kid's finisher medal. There are no awards for this fun race.
BIG LEX Virtual Runner/Walker
A great opportunity to participate even if you don't live in Lexington or can't make the in-person race. If you register as a virtual participant for $30, we'll mail your commemorative race shirt. If you wish, once you run or walk your 4 miler on your own schedule in your hometown, you can submit your virtual time. There are no awards for the virtual event.
Race Volunteer
Great races are the result of having an enthusiastic volunteer team. If you aren't running or walking, why not consider volunteering and help us make this race truly great for the participants? The primary volunteer shift on race day will be from 6:30-10:30am.
Walking
BIG LEX 1 Mile Fun Walk
An untimed 1 Mile Fun Walk. A great opportunity for those wishing to participate & support the charity but not run or walk 4 miles. There are no awards or timing for the fun walk.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 13 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Lexington, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:24 AM and sets at 9:02 PM local time (EDT) in Lexington on July 10, 2027 — 14h 38m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 67 Lexington events
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