A twist on the backyard ultra, the Bluegrass Reaper Challenge is a unique endurance running event for runners of all experience, skill, or interest levels. This is the perfect event to enjoy a day of running with friends in the beautiful city of Berea in central Kentucky. Bring your pop-up tent, lawn chairs, and whatever else you need to get through the day. There will be “tent city” in the softball field next to the start/finish line!
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Race Info
All runners must complete each lap in under 40 minutes. Runners not completing a loop within the 40-minute limit will be disqualified.
Relay teams must be teams of 2–5 runners. Teams must exchange runners after each lap.
Every finisher will receive a custom finisher award or medal. The top three men and women in each race will receive a special handmade award. The top three non-binary division awards will also be awarded if there are at least three participants in that division.
Race Date
August 3, 2024.
Location
Berea City Park
Pirate Parkway
Berea, KY 40403 US
Directions
Distances
- 50K (12 x 2.6mi)
- 50K Relay (Teams of 2-5)
- Marathon (10 x 2.6mi)
- Half (5 x 2.6mi)
- 10K (3 x 2.6mi)
Starting Time
50K runners start first at 9 a.m. local time. Other distances start at intervals throughout the day, so everyone runs the last lap together!
- 9:00 AM – 50K & Relay
- 10:20 AM – Marathon
- 1:40 PM – Half marathon
- 3:00 PM – 10K
Entry Fees
- $50 and up – 50K
- $40 and up – full marathon
- $30 and up – half marathon
- $25 and up – 10K
- $40 and up – Relay
Course Map
You can find the course map and description here: plotaroute.com.
Registration
To participate in the Bluegrass Reaper Challenge, register here runsignup.com.
Official Race Website
Additional race information can be found at runsignup.com.
Social Media
If you would like to keep up on the latest news, connect with the race on Facebook.
Related Events
If you’re looking for more races like this, have a look at our Half Marathons Calendar. You may also like to participate in other races in August.
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