Run The Bluegrass Half Marathon

Keeneland, Lexington, Kentucky

Saturday, March 31, 2018

On Saturday, March 31, 2018 I race walked the Run The Bluegrass Half Marathon in Keeneland, Lexington, Kentucky.  The weather started out at 35 degrees and sunny skies with little wind at 9:15 AM in the Keeneland Horse Complex.  By the time I finished it was 51 degrees and partly sunny skies and a 10 to 15 mph breeze.  The course was challenging with constant up and downs which were not very long but oftentimes somewhat steep on paved roads through the horse farm area outside Lexington, Kentucky.  The roads were completely closed to traffic with all intersections blocked by police officers and their vehicles.  Water stations were located approximately every 1.5 miles and were manned by plenty of friendly efficient volunteers taking care of the needs of the 3176 people who finished the half marathon and 809 people who finished the 7 mile race.  Unfortunately electrolyte drinks, brand named Sword were only offered at two of the stations.  I am use to drinking electrolytes drinks at each station during a race.  This was the first time that I have done this event which was well organized, scenic, and fun to do.  Another member of the Key West Southernmost Runners named Marada Phillips also completed the half marathon.

Exposition

Before The Race

After The Race