Ragnar Road Bourbon Chase
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About the race
The Road Bourbon Chase is a team road relay across central Kentucky held October 2-3, 2026. The route runs from Clermont, KY to Lexington, KY and passes through the Bluegrass hills and countryside with multiple distillery stops and exchange parties along the way.
The event covers about 206 miles in total with an average of 17.2 miles per runner. The course includes rolling hills and views of horse country. Major course points named for exchanges and gatherings include Jim Beam Distilling Company at the start, Makers Mark Distillery at Exchange 6, Town of Danville at Exchange 12, and Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company at the finish. The route and participating distilleries are subject to change as the event is finalized.
Teams choose from three formats with published pricing and team sizes:
- Standard Team: 12 runners, 2 days 1 night, $2,195 total.
- Ultra Team: 6 runners, 2 days 1 night, $1,275 total.
- Sprint Team: 6 runners, 1 day, $725 total. Sprint teams begin at Exchange 24 and run relay style to the finish alongside Standard teams.
Event amenities and inclusions list partner samples, a captain's gift, team medals, team finisher shirts, pre-race dinner and post-race brunch tickets, food trucks, and finish-line bourbon tastings. Major exchanges and the finish have festival-style activities, demos, music, dancing, and bourbon sampling. Typical weather is mild, with temperatures from the mid 40s to low 70s°F. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
