Get ready to run, have fun, and celebrate at the 49th annual Bluegrass 10,000 and Fun Run on July 4, 2025! Race through downtown with a 10K or 1 mile Fun Run, then stick around for a parade and festival to keep the Independence Day excitement going all day long! No pets, roller skates, in-line skates, bicycles, scooters or skateboards are allowed. From the Bluegrass 10K to the fireworks spectacular, the Horse Capital’s patriotic party begins Saturday, July 1. Grab your best red, white, and blue + get ready to celebrate Independence Day, Lexington style. This week, Lexington has several events scheduled throughout the city to celebrate the Fourth of July. Beginning Wednesday, July 2, some of these events have accompanying scheduled street closures, listed below. Wednesday, July 2 – Ice Cream Social Closures scheduled from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Short Street between N Broadway and N Upper St [] The Bluegrass 10,000 and Fun Run is on Friday July 4, 2025. It includes the following events: Bluegrass 10,000 Run, Push Rim, Hand Cycle, 1 Mile Fun Run, and VIRTUAL Bluegrass 10k Run/Walk. The display is expected to last about 25 minutes, according to Lexington Superintendent of Cultural Arts and Events, Amber Luallen. Lexington July 4 Event Schedule 7:25 a.m. — Bluegrass 10,000 Wheelchair Race 7:30 a.m. — Bluegrass 10,000 Foot Race 8:30 a.m. — Fun Run on Short Street The city of Lexington has announced the schedule for this year's Fourth of July events; including a parade, ice cream social, patriotic concert, fireworks, festival and market, and Bluegrass 10,000. The Bluegrass 10,000 is a USATF-certified 10K foot race in downtown Lexington. The Fun Run is a 1-mile course running through downtown, into Thoroughbred Park, and joining with the Bluegrass 10,000 for the finish. The races kick off the day’s Fourth of July festivities. During the week of the fourth, the city will host numerous events downtown, including a parade, a bluegrass 10,000 and Fun Run and a patriotic concert. FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS SCHEDULE. Tuesday, The Bluegrass 10,000 and Fun Run is on Friday July 4, 2025. It includes the following events: Bluegrass 10,000 Run, Push Rim, Hand Cycle, 1 Mile Fun Run, and VIRTUAL Bluegrass 10k Run/Walk. Are you ready to chase history on July 4th, 2024? It's not just a race; it's a chance to etch your name among the fastest, where legends like Katy Kunc and Marcus Nenow have left their mark with stunning course records. Close out your Fourth of July celebration with a bang! The fireworks extravaganza will start at approximately 10 p.m. and launch close to the intersection of Main St. and Oliver Lewis Way. Discover the most comprehensive calendar of 5k running races in Kentucky, US in 2025-2026. Find and join your next race today! Lexington Parks & Recreation has announced their schedule for Fourth of July festivities. Find the full list of day-of festivities here. The Bluegrass 10,000 and Fun Run is on Friday July 4, 2025. It includes the following events: Bluegrass 10,000 Run, Push Rim, Hand Cycle, 1 Mile Fun Run, and VIRTUAL Bluegrass 10k Run/Walk. All Kentucky In County In Lexington Sort By: Name Open Date Close Date With Virtual Option Page: 1 2 1 to 20 of 25 The USATF-certified 10K foot race begins at 7:30 a.m., and the wheelchair race begins at 7:25 a.m. on Friday, July 4, in downtown Lexington. The Fun Run is a 1-mile course running through downtown, into Thoroughbred Park, and joining with the Bluegrass 10,000 for the finish. There will be a street festival, concerts, vendors, an ice-cream eating contest and a parade! The fireworks will be launched from the Lexington Financial Center. Following is a list of the events that will happen July 3rd and 4th! This event kicks off the city’s Independence Day celebration. Lexington’s annual Bluegrass 10k race kicks off bright and early on July 4. Wheelchair racers take the starting line at 7:25 a.m., followed by runners who will begin at 7:30 a.m. Details The Bluegrass 10000 and Fun Run invites you to join us for our 48th annual race! The USATF-certified 10K foot race begins at 7:30 a.m. and the wheelchair race begins at 7:25 a.m. on Thursday July 4th in downtown Lexington KY. The Fun Run is a 1-mile course running through downtown into Thoroughbred Park and joining with the Bluegrass 10000 for the finish. The Bluegrass 10000 and Fun The Fun Run is a 1-mile course running through downtown, into Thoroughbred Park, and joining with the Bluegrass 10,000 for the finish. The Bluegrass 10,000 and Fun Run kick off the day’s festivities with a parade and festival to follow plus Lexington’s Fireworks Spectacular in the evening.
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