Sun, Sep 27, 2026

The Raven 10K

Lexington, KY

Registration openAnnual since at least 2015

10K10K

Entry is $42 now and rises to $50 after Sep 13, 2026, so registering before then saves $8.

About the Raven 10K

The Raven 10K runs through Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, a nature preserve on the edge of Lexington. The course is trail running in the proper sense, not a paved path with grass on either side. Expect rooted, uneven ground through wooded terrain. The field is kept small by the parking available at the trailhead, which keeps the start area from feeling chaotic.

Packet pickup the morning of the race runs in the hour or so before the mandatory pre-race meeting. Arriving early gives you time to get sorted before the runner briefing. A virtual option exists for anyone who wants to run the distance on their own schedule elsewhere.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

6.2 Miles · 2025 results

150finishers

42:09winner

1:11:03median

2:12:10cutoff

Top 3: Jonathan Mathes (42:09) · Will Stanko (43:28) · Joe Buckles (44:57)

The Raven 10K 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.

Where Would You Finish?

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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

6.2 Miles9/27/2026 09:00$42

10K9/27/2026 00:00$30

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Common Questions About the The Raven 10K

Will I finish last at the Raven 10K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 6.2 Miles field finished slower than 1:11:03, and the last recorded finisher came in around 2:12:10, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Raven 10K a good first 6.2 Miles?

It is a small race (150 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 6.2 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Raven 10K?

The 6.2 Miles winner ran 42:09 while the median finisher took 1:11:03. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.