Bluegrass River Run
About this race
This fall, take the chance to paddle through the stunning landscapes of the Kentucky River Palisades by joining #ExploreKentucky and friends for the 9th annual Bluegrass River Run (BRR)—a vibrant celebration of the Kentucky River, the waterway that defines the Commonwealth.
This year, the event will start and conclude at Kelley’s Landing, the future site of Lexington’s first river park. Participants can embark on a scenic 3-mile out-and-back Float Trip, perfect for those looking to enjoy a leisurely paddle while taking in the breathtaking views of the towering 60+ ft cliffs along the river’s palisades. Don’t have your own boat? No problem! We’ll have a variety of canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards available for rent.
The event will conclude back at Kelley’s Landing, where participants will have the unique opportunity to share their thoughts on the park’s future design. Join us for special access to the site, featuring walking tours, engagement activities, and insights into the Master Plan process that will shape the future park. CivicLex and Gresham Smith, in partnership with the Fund for Greater Lexington and the City of Lexington’s Parks and Recreation Department, will provide engagement and information. Visit kelleyslanding.com for more details and to be a part of shaping the future of this exciting new space.
The Bluegrass River Run brings an exciting 30.6K, 9.7K, 1.6K to Lexington, Kentucky on August 8, 2020. Don't miss this beautiful event!
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Paddle sports
19 Mile High Performance Kayak
19 Mile Fast Sea Kayak
19 Mile Sea Kayak
19 Mile Canoe
19 Mile Tandem Canoe
6 Mile High Performance Kayak
6 Mile Fast Sea Kayak
6 Mile Sea Kayak
6 Mile SUP & Prone
6 Mile Kayak
6 Mile Tandem Canoe
6 Mile Solo Canoe
1 Mile Beach and Back Youth Race (Guppies: 5-8 years old)
1 Mile Beach and Back Youth Race (Marlins: 9-11 years old)
1 Mile Beach and Back Youth Race (Flying Fish: 12 -14 years old)
1 Mile Beach and Back Youth Race (Makos : 14 - 17 years old)
19 Mile SUP
6 Mile Pickin and Grinning Paddle Float Trip (Youth 12 & Under)
6 Mile Pickin and Grinning Paddle Float Trip
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Lexington in 2020, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Lexington
Bluegrass River Run takes place in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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