Bluegrass Half Marathon
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Bluegrass Half Marathon & Relays : The Goose Chase
The Bluegrass Half Marathon & Relays takes place Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Johnson City, Tennessee, with the start area on Commerce Street beside Wild Wing Cafe and the finish in the parking lot of Founder’s Park Pavilion at 106 S. Commerce St.
Race options include:
- Half marathon
- 2 to 4 person relay
- Virtual option
Relay exchange locations are specified along the course: Exchange 1 at Local Motion on Alabama Street, Exchange 2 at Southside Elementary School (for two person relays), and Exchange 3 in the Tomy Thai parking lot at State of Franklin and Lyle Street. The course is USATF certified. There are three additional water stations along the route at Burley Parking Lot (Legion St & State of Franklin), the corner of Walnut St & Earnest St, and Market St & Gold Star Blvd across from Krispy Kreme. Each exchange area will offer beverages and water and Gatorade will be available at the stations.
Packet pickup is scheduled the day before and the morning of the race at locations listed by the organizer. Registration options include in person and virtual entries with tiered fees and a late registration period at packet pickup. The event requests volunteer support and notes a no refund policy with alternatives such as entry transfer, switching to the virtual option, or deferral to the following year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
