The Raven 10k

Event overview

The Raven 10K is a trail race scheduled for Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary near Lexington, KY. The event is presented by Lexington Parks & Recreation and is the 12th annual running of this race. The distance is 10K (6.2 miles). A virtual Raven 10K option is offered for participants who prefer to run, walk, or hike on their own route; virtual entries are completed on the honor system and do not have awards or results submission.

Course, registration and awards

The race takes place on the trails of Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, a 734-acre park with meadows, woodlands, streams and about ten miles of trails. Registration details in 2026 include in-person and virtual options. In-person registration opens August 1, 2026; virtual registration opens July 19, 2026. In-person fees are listed as $42 (through September 13) and $50 after that date. Virtual entry is listed as $30, with a $25 option without a shirt; virtual participants receive mailed race shirts. Race capacity is limited to 170 runners due to parking. Packet pickup is listed as TBD; a last-chance packet pickup location is given as 3885 Raven Run Way, Lexington, KY 40515. The event has a 2.5-hour time/pace limit (24 minute per mile). Awards are presented to the Top 3 male and female overall finishers and Top 3 male and female in age groups: 0-9, 10-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.