Ragnar Road Bourbon Chase
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Ragnar Road Bourbon Chase
The Ragnar Road Bourbon Chase is a team relay event held October 2-3, 2026, running from Clermont, Kentucky to Lexington, Kentucky. The route covers a total of 206 miles through the rolling Bluegrass hills with countryside views and pop-up tastings at distilleries along the way.
The course averages about 17.2 miles per runner and features rolling hills and rural scenery with exchange parties and festival like major exchanges where Van 1 and Van 2 reunite. The Start Line is at Jim Beam Distilling Company and the Finish Line is at Lexington Brewing and Distilling Company. Sprint teams begin at Exchange 24 near Anderson High School. Major exchanges include music, partner product activations, demo experiences, and an after party hosted by Town Branch Bourbon.
Teams must have all runners aged 21 or older on race day. Team options and pricing listed for the event include a Standard Team of 12 runners over 2 days and 1 night for $1,995, an Ultra Team of 6 runners over 2 days and 1 night for $1,150, and a Sprint Team of 6 runners over 1 day for $675. Included items and amenities mention partner samples, a captain's gift, team medals, team finisher shirts, bourbon sampling at the Finish Line, food trucks, and pre and post race meal ticket options. Named distilleries on course include Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, Wild Turkey, Lexington Brewing and others. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
