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The American Bluegrass Classic
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The American Bluegrass Classic

Paducah, Kentucky, United States View on map
Oct 17, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

 Marathon - Half Marathon - 4 Person Marathon Relay

Experience one of Kentucky’s fastest and most runner-friendly courses at the American Bluegrass Classic. Set against the backdrop of the Ohio River and the energy of the Riverfront Fall Festival weekend (Octoberfest/Cars and Guitars), this race combines Kentucky charm with big atmosphere. 

Whether you’re chasing a PR or your first finish line, our smooth, spectator-friendly looped course keeps you engaged from start to finish. The American Bluegrass Classic punches above it's weight to offer the perfect race for Boston Qualifiers and 50 Staters, while giving runners a chance to celebrate in the UNESCO Creative City of Paducah.

This Race is BUILT FOR SPEED!

Flat, PR friendly course

Loop design = constant energy and crowd support!

Ideal for first timers AND serious racers

Marathon runners will run 4 loops, half-marathoners will run 2 loops, and relay runners will run 1 loop (which is slightly longer than a 10K). The race will start and finish in our Historic Downtown.

There's something for everyone in the family on Oktoberfest weekend. Great music, food, beverages and even activities for the kiddos! In addition to Oktoberfest, Downtown Paducah is also hosting "Cars and Guitars" after the race. With more great live music and premium collection cars to line the streets of downtown.

This is everything a race weekend should be! 

Pick your distance

Running

Marathon

4 Loops

Oct 17, 2026 Marathon 7:00 AM
$100.00
Open

Half Marathon

2 Loops

Oct 17, 2026 Half-Marathon 7:00 AM
$85.00
Open

4 Person Relay

1 Loop per runner

Oct 17, 2026 4 Person Relay 7:00 AM
$70.00
Open

Course

Route map and elevation profile

No course map published yet.

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  • 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, 10 Paducah events

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