Tennessee · Half Marathon · 2-4 Person Relay
Bluegrass Half Marathon
Bluegrass Half Marathon is a half marathon and 2-4 Person Relay event held in Johnson City, Tennessee. It was last held on September 27, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 270 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Johnson City, TN
- Field size
- ~270 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 27, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Johnson City, Tennessee
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 2-4 Person Relay
- Field size
- About 270 runners
- Course
- Rolling/hilly for the region, ~500 ft estimated gain (third-party estimate; official elevation-profile image published, no numeric figures)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- thegoosechase.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $65 (from thegoosechase.org, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 60°F at the start, 100% humidity, 3 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Bluegrass Half Marathon
7:30 am (7:00 am early start). 16th Annual Bluegrass Half Marathon. Join us for one of the premier half marathons in the region. All races start & finish at Johnson City's Pavilion at Founders Park. Race organized by The Goose Chase & Electronic timing by We Run Events.
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Bluegrass Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Bluegrass Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Bluegrass Half Marathon held?
- In Johnson City, Tennessee.
- What distances does the Bluegrass Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon and 2-4 Person Relay.
- How many people run the Bluegrass Half Marathon?
- About 270 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Bluegrass Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Bluegrass Half Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $65 (from thegoosechase.org, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Bluegrass Half Marathon start?
- 7:30 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Bluegrass Half Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Bluegrass Half Marathon?
- about 60°F at the start, 100% humidity, 3 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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