Fri, Oct 23, 2026

Black Cat Chase 3K

Frankfort, KY

Registration closedAnnual since at least 2015

1.86 Miles3K

Entry is $27 now and rises to $32 after Aug 23, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Black Cat Chase 3K

This is a Halloween night race through downtown Frankfort, starting and finishing at the Old Capitol grounds. The route is a condensed loop that stays close to the historic core, avoiding the main capitol circuit. Costumes are common, a marching band plays along the course, and Thriller Parade dancers are part of the scene. It runs after dark, so the atmosphere is distinctly different from a weekend morning race.

A costume parade happens near the Old Capitol building before the gun goes off, with judges scoring for awards. The race benefits the local YMCA's giving campaign, and donations can be added during registration. Teams are welcome, with group awards available for squads that meet a minimum size.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

1.864 Miles · 2025 results

850finishers

9:04winner

19:47median

44:09cutoff

Top 3: Andrew Loufman (9:04) · Brandon Lancaster (9:06) · Aaron Hume (9:14)

The Black Cat Chase 3K has been held every year since at least 2015. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

1.86 Miles10/23/2026 19:00$27

3K10/23/2026 19:00$27

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Common Questions About the Black Cat Chase 3K

Will I finish last at the Black Cat Chase 3K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 1.864 Miles field finished slower than 19:47, and the last recorded finisher came in around 44:09, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Black Cat Chase 3K a good first 1.864 Miles?

With 850 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 1.864 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Black Cat Chase 3K?

The 1.864 Miles winner ran 9:04 while the median finisher took 19:47. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.