Bluegrass Half Marathon
About this race
7:30 am (7:00 am early start). 16th Annual Bluegrass Half Marathon. Join us for one of the premier half marathons in the region. All races start & finish at Johnson City's Pavilion at Founders Park. Race organized by The Goose Chase & Electronic timing by We Run Events.
Join fellow runners on September 27, 2026 for the Bluegrass Half Marathon. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon featuring a flat and fast course in Johnson City.
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Bluegrass Half Marathon
Time Limit – Note that there is a 3-hour time limit as requested by the city of Johnson City.. If you plan to take longer than 3 hours you are still welcome to participate and finish the race, but once the 3-hour time limit has passed, you may be on your own as far as traffic control, and you may be required to use sidewalks. We will continue to keep the timing system in operation until the last runner crosses the finish line. Early Start (Note: Due to timing issues, relay teams are not allowed to start early) – 7:00 am. Please note the early start is reserved only for those who do not think they can finish within the 3 hour time limit, and actually we are fine if you can finish somewhere under 3 h 15 minutes. The early start is NOT intended for those who want to get started early for other reasons. Please respect this as the formal race is set to start at 7:30 am. Meet at the starting line at 7:00 am to check in and get started, and we will also keep your time for you.
2-4 Person Relay
Both - Half Marathon & First Leg Relay
Choose this option if you plan to run the entire half marathon, but also the first leg of a relay team.
Virtual Half Marathon
About Johnson City
Bluegrass Half Marathon takes place in Johnson City, Tennessee, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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