Sat, Jul 10, 2027

BIG LEX 4 Miler

Lexington, KY

Opens Jan 1, 2027Annual since at least 2019

4 Miles1 Mile1K

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Jan 31, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the BIG LEX 4 Miler

The course runs through the grounds of Keeneland Racecourse, one of the more distinctive settings you will find for a road race. The route takes you through the historic property rather than along typical city streets, so the surroundings feel different from an ordinary neighborhood run. There are also shorter distance options, including a kids' run, so families tend to show up in force.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at a local running store, with a race-morning option available near the start and finish at Keeneland. Both options are close to the action, so you are not driving across town the morning of the race.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

4 Miles · 2026 results

159finishers

23:13winner

42:30median

1:18:36cutoff

Top 3: Zachary Bird (23:13) · Nolan Lancaster (24:33) · Hannah Hosay (24:51)

The BIG LEX 4 Miler has been held every year since at least 2019. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 4 Miles results.

Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

4 Miles7/10/2027 08:00$25

1 Mile7/10/2027 08:05$20

1K7/10/2027 08:45$15

4 Miles7/10/2027 00:00$30

Race Volunteer7/10/2027 06:30Free

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Common Questions About the BIG LEX 4 Miler

Will I finish last at the BIG LEX 4 Miler?

Almost certainly not. Half the 4 Miles field finished slower than 42:30, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:18:36, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the BIG LEX 4 Miler a good first 4 Miles?

It is a small race (159 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 4 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the BIG LEX 4 Miler?

The 4 Miles winner ran 23:13 while the median finisher took 42:30. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.