Join us for the race that celebrates all that is great about Lexington! Join us for the 8th Annual BIG LEX 4 Miler on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 8:00am at historic Keeneland Racecourse . Online registration will open on January 1, 2026 with our "Early Bird" registration special. The race is presented by VisitLEX and will be a celebration of all things Lexington as we officially kick off summer in the Bluegrass. Our race will feature commemorative race shirts (Men's and Women's sizes available), a unique 4-mile route through the historic Keeneland grounds, overall and age group awards, DJ, free race photos and more. In addition to the signature 4 Miler, we'll also have a 1 Mile Fun Walk, Little LEX Kids' 1/4 Mile Fun Run/Walk, and Virtual Runner/Walker opportunity. Virtual runners/walkers make a donation to the race, and we will mail them their commemorative race shirt and bib. This allows anyone anywhere to join in the fun! PACKET PICKUP We will announce our advanced day packet pickup c
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 23.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Lexington, KY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
