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
Join fellow runners on May 25, 2019 for the BIG LEX 4 Miler. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon, 6.4K, 1.6K, 1K featuring a flat and fast course in Lexington.
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Running
Bluegrass Trifecta Race Series - Includes The BIG LEX 4 Miler, Bluegrass 10,000 & A Midsummer Nights Run 5K
Why not do the Bluegrass Trifecta Race Series! 3 Great Races for one low price with Finisher's Medals & Series Awards. Races included are the BIG LEX 4 Miler, Bluegrass 10,000 & A Midsummer Nights Run 5K.
BIG LEX 4 Miler
Chip timed 4 mile run/walk at legendary Keeneland Race Course. Overall, Age Group and Team Awards. Race chip timed by RaceRise.
Little LEX Kids 1K Dash
An untimed 1K run/walk for kids age 12 and under. Participants receive a commemorative race shirt and kids finisher's 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 actual race on May 25th. You register for $30 and we'll mail you your race shirt and bib. If you wish you can run or walk your own 4 miler on your own schedule in your hometown.
Walking
BIG LEX 1 Mile Fun Walk
An untimed 1 Mile Fun Walk. A great opportunity for those wishing to participate but not run or walk 4 miles. There are no awards for the fun walk.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Lexington in 2019, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Lexington
BIG LEX 4 Miler takes place in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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