What? The Bourbon Chase is a unique,
overnight relay adventure in which teams of runners cover 200 miles
of scenic byways along the famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Participants
will experience the best of Kentucky. Starting near Bardstown, the
Bourbon Capital of the World, and wrapping up with a festive finish
in downtown Lexington,
the Horse Capital of the
World, The Bourbon Chase will treat runners to gorgeous horse farms
and the rolling Bluegrass countryside.
And, as the event name implies, the featured attraction
of the race will be the Kentucky Bourbon Trail which links the state's
legendary distilleries.
When? The Bourbon Chase will take
place October 22-23, 2010, with the starting times staggered based
upon each team's estimated finish time. Beginning near the Jim Beam
American Outpost & Homestead, the first flight of teams will
start the 200 mile course at 8am. During the next 12 hours, every
15 minutes a new set of teams will begin their overnight journey
through the Bluegrass State.
Why? Are you kidding? This is the
sacred land of bourbon and Thoroughbred horse farms! Mix in the cool
days of autumn, when the sun is shining and the leaves are falling
- it doesn't get any better than this!
The Bourbon Chase is a unique, overnight relay adventure in which
teams of runners cover 200 miles of scenic byways along the famous
Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
How? Teams
are made up of 6 or 12 person teams. Each member of the team will
run three legs over distances varying from 3 – 7 miles. Each team
will provide two support vans to drop off and pick up runners at
designated exchange points along the 200-mile route. So, you don't
have to be a world-class runner. From casual joggers to serious
racers, this event is great fun for everyone.
Amenities? In addition to every finisher
receiving a Bourbon Chase medal and a high-performance athletic Bourbon
Chase shirt, a post-race party will be held in the heart of Lexington
under the shadow of Rupp Arena. Streets will be closed to allow for
live music, food and celebratory drinks.
Sign me up! Click Registration under
Race Info
to
see how to sign your team up. But hurry, only slots for 150 teams
are available for the inaugural running of this exciting event.
Want to run, but need team-mates? We can help! Simply
go to our Kindred Spirits page and we
will connect you with a team.