Baptist Health THE AMERICAN BLUEGRASS CLASSIC
KENTUCKY MARATHON - HALF MARATHON - 4 PERSON RELAY
October 17th, 2026 - 7am, Paducah, KY
OKTOBERFEST WEEKEND
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An event designed for you... fun - flat - fast!
An Instant Classic
In a state known for rolling hills, this route stands out as one of the flattest and most runnable marathon courses in Kentucky. Built for rhythm, consistency, and fast times - this is the kind of course you can chase your next PR or get your official Boston Qualifying time.
For runners chasing the 50 States Marathon Club, this race turns that Kentucky checkbox into a destination you’ll actually want to come back to. Big atmosphere. Fast course. Real character.
The course runs through historic Downtown Paducah, the Lowertown Arts District and our coveted Midtown neighborhood. This is a flat multi-looped course designed to maintain fast times and optimize the spectators experience.
Marathon runners will run 4 loops, half-marathoners will run 2 loops, and relay runners will run 1 loop (which is slightly longer than a 10K). The race will start and finish in our Historic Downtown.
*THERE IS A 6 HOUR CUTOFF TIME FOR ALL DIVISIONS
Destination Race Weekend
Go big without having to go home! After the race enjoy two great events in Historic Downtown Paducah.
Our yearly Oktoberfest and Cars and Guitars event bring a big fall festival atmosphere to accompany all the great shopping and dinning Paducah is known for!
a kentucky gem
Nestled at the confluence of the Ohio River and Tennessee River, Paducah is more than just a race destination—it’s a weekend experience unlike anything else on the calendar. Add in Paducah’s unexpected international pedigree as a UNESCO Creative City with a thriving arts scene and you’ve got a destination that punches
Food, Shopping, art & rivers!
We said FUN, flat and fast
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Check out our launch video below, as 4 running buddies discuss the new "Asphalt Pancake" coming to Kentucky.
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