Ragnar Road Bourbon Chase

About the event

Join us for a unique running adventure along the iconic Kentucky Bourbon Trail and experience the best distilleries along the way!

Experience the thrill of a 200ish-mile adventure through the heart of the bluegrass state!

The ultimate road trip

Stop at distilleries along the way

Run alongside hills and horses

Teams & pricing

Run as a team

Select what team type is best for you and your crew:

All runners must be 21 or older on the day of the race.

Standard Team

12 runners

2 days, 1 night

$2,120*

Ultra Team

6 runners

2 days, 1 night

$1,220*

Sprint Team

6 runners

1 day

$725*

*Prices above are inclusive of ALL registration fees. No surprises at the end of your registration.

NEW THIS YEAR! Register as a Sprint Team to enjoy all the fun of Ragnar without the overnight part. Smaller team, Saturday only.

THE COURSE - Subject to change

Clermont to Lexington

Run through the rolling Bluegrass hills of Kentucky with some of the best exchange parties! Expect pop-up tastings along the course as you savor the spirit of Kentucky and discover new bourbons on the run. Our team is working hard to add more distilleries to our 2025 race. *Please note the course route is subject to change as more are added! SPRINT TEAMS: Start at Exchange 24 on Saturday and run relay style to the finish alongside Standard teams.

Total Miles

206

Average Miles Per Runner

17.2

Elevation Gain

Rolling Hills

Views

Countryside

Leg details

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Major Exchange and Finish Line Happenings

Major exchanges are where Van 1 and Van 2 are reunited. Expect sweet happenings and a festival like atmosphere fueled with partner product, demo experiences and more. Celebrate your victory with music, dancing, and bourbon sampling at the after party hosted by Town Branch Bourbon!

Start Line

Jim Beam Distillery

Exchange 12

Town of Danville

Exchange 6

Makers Mark Distillery

Finish Line

Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company

Race weekend guide

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What's included

Each team comes with...

Partner Samples

Captain's Gift

Team Medals

Team Finisher Shirts

Additional information

Location

Start Line: Jim Beam Distilling Company - 568 Happy Hollow Rd, Clermont, KY 40110
Finish Line: Lexington Brewing and Distilling – 401 Cross St, Lexington, KY 40508
Sprint Start Line: Exchange 24, Anderson High School

Amenities

Start at a distillery and end at a distillery
Exchanges passing through others along the way
Finish Line bourbon tastings and party
Pre-race dinner tickets
Post-race Brunch tickets
Food trucks.
Save up to 60% on hotel stays for your next race with exclusive discounts through Hotel Engine!
Get savings on rental cars and rental vans at Avis and Budget with exclusive discounts for Ragnar.

Weather

Mild temperatures ranging from the mid-40s to low 70s°F
Perfect weather for fall festivities and outdoor adventures

Get ready

Bourbon Sampling at Finish Line

Yellowstone / Limestone Branch
M.B. Roland
Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company (tour available)
Makers Mark
Blue Grass Distillers
Jim Beam
BarrelHouse Distillery
Hartfield and Company
Wild Turkey

Distilleries along the course:

Jim Beam Distillery
Free spiked coffee with Jim Beam bourbon! Stop by the gift shop for samplings, exclusive picks & limited bottles to grab!
Heaven Hill
Sample exclusive picks & bottles at the gift shop! Grab something special and enjoy a selection of unique, hand-picked spirits.
Maker's Mark
(New this year, first since 2019)
Party at Exchange 6! DJ announcer, partner tents, gear store, and tons of fun await! Let’s make this the ultimate hangout!
Yellowstone / Limestone Branch
(New this year)
Enjoy live music & exciting tours! Come explore the vibe and soak in the entertainment all while enjoying amazing drinks!
Wilderness Trail
Sample exclusive picks & bottles at the gift shop! Don’t miss out on limited editions and perfect gifts for yourself!
Bluegrass Distillery at Elkwood Farms
(New this year)
Live entertainment, food trucks, yard games, bourbon samplings & tours while you wait for your Ragnar Leg! Runners get a mini-bottle + medal!
Equus Run Vineyard and Saddlestone Distillery
(New this year)
First-ever winery on course! Enjoy food trucks, live music, scenic views, and a cold creek to soak your feet while tasting wine, brandy & spirits!
Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company
Finish Line Party! Celebrate with music, food trucks, bourbon samples, and the excitement of the race all coming together for an epic finale!

Runner order & distances

Standard Teams - Each runner runs 3 legs. Ultra Teams - Each runner runs 6 legs. Sprint Teams run legs 25-36.

1st Leg

2nd Leg

3rd Leg

Runner 1 20.0mi

Leg #1 7.4mi

Leg #13 5.3mi

Leg #25 7.3mi

Runner 2 16.4mi

Leg #2 2.2mi

Leg #14 6.5mi

Leg #26 7.7mi

Hard

Runner 3 11.0mi

Leg #3 5.1mi

Leg #15 3.1mi

Leg #27 2.8mi

Runner 4 12.6mi

Leg #4 3.7mi

Leg #16 6.7mi

Leg #28 2.2mi

Runner 5 21.5mi

Leg #5 9.6mi

Hard

Leg #17 3.4mi

Leg #29 8.5mi

Hard

Runner 6 14.3mi

Leg #6 6.2mi

Leg #18 4.2mi

Leg #30 3.9mi

Runner 7 24.6mi

Leg #7 8.2mi

Hard

Leg #19 5.6mi

Leg #31 10.8mi - Ragnar Leg

Hard

Runner 8 13.4mi

Leg #8 3.3mi

Leg #20 3.4mi

Leg #32 6.7mi

Runner 9 20.1 mi

Leg #1 10.0mi

Leg #21 5.7mi

Leg #33 4.4mi

Runner 10 18.2mi

Leg #10 10.2mi

Leg #22 2.0mi

Leg #34 6.0mi

Runner 11 15.9mi

Leg #11 8.8mi

Hard

Leg #23 3.0mi

Leg #35 4.1mi

Runner 12 17.8mi

Leg #12 4.3mi

Leg #24 8.0mi

Leg #36 5.5mi

1st & 4th Legs

2nd & 5th Legs

3rd & 6th Legs

Runner 1 43.3mi

Leg #1 7.4mi
Leg #7 8.2mi

Leg #13 4.0mi
Leg #19 5.6mi

Leg #25 7.3mi
Leg #31 10.8mi

Runner 2 29.8mi

Leg #2 2.2mi
Leg #8 3.3mi

Leg #14 6.5mi
Leg #20 3.4mi

Leg #26 7.7mi
Leg #32 6.7mi

Runner 3 31.1mi

Leg #3 5.1mi
Leg #9 10.0mi

Leg #15 3.1mi
Leg #21 5.7mi

Leg #27 2.8mi
Leg #33 4.4mi

Runner 4 30.8mi

Leg #4 3.7mi
Leg #10 10.2mi

Leg #16 6.7mi
Leg #22 2.0mi

Leg #28 2.2mi
Leg #34 6.0mi

Runner 5 37.4mi

Leg #5 9.6mi
Leg #11 8.8mi

Leg #17 3.4mi
Leg #23 3.0mi

Leg #29 8.5mi
Leg #35 4.1mi

Runner 6 32.1mi

Leg #6 6.2mi
Leg #12 4.3mi

Leg #18 4.2mi
Leg #24 8.0mi

Leg #30 3.9mi
Leg #36 5.5mi

Important dates

Additional details in the Runner Packet

Runner Packet

Change Team Name/Paces/Shirt Size

August 31, 2025

Start Times

Posted

September 5, 2025

Volunteer Shifts

Open

September 5, 2025

September 26, 2025

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Our Partners

Distilleries along the course:

Jim Beam Distillery

Heaven Hill

Maker's Mark

Yellowstone / Limestone Branch

Wilderness Trail

Bluegrass Distillery at Elkwood Farms

Equus Run Vineyard and Saddlestone Distillery

Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company