HalfRuns
Bluegrass Reaper Challenge

Bluegrass Reaper Challenge

Race Date

Aug 29, 2026

Location

Berea, KY

The Experience

It's a 2.6 mile loop. You have 40 minutes to do it. Laps start every 40 minutes. The faster you run, the more time you have to rest. Can you beat the clock? Can you beat the heat? Can you beat the Reaper? Five distance options:

50K (12 x 2.6mi)50K Relay (Teams of 2-5)Marathon (10 x 2.6mi)Half (5 x 2.6mi)10K (3 x 2.6)

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Start Time

1:40 PM

Start Location

Berea City Park, Berea, KY, 40403

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

50K26.2 Miles10K

Course Map

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

65°

Afternoon (High)

84°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

8 mph

Wind

70%

Humidity

Race Photos

Historical Finish Time Distribution

58 finishers across 2 years

1:252:55

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