2021 BLUEGRASS HALF MARATHON
Date : Sunday, September 26, 2021
Location : Johnson City, TN (Pavilion)
Time : 7:30 a.m.
Packet Pickup : 155 Mountcastle Drive
Thurs., Sept 23 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Fri., Sept 24 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Sat., Sept 25 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Individuals
$55currently per entrant
- $45 through March 31
- $55 April 1 - June 30
- $65 July 1 - Sept. 24
- $70 Sept. 25 (last registration/packet pickup)
2 person
$40currently per entrant
- $30 through March 31
- $40 April 1 - June 30
- $50 July 1 - Sept. 24
- $55 Sept. 25 (last registration/packet pickup)
4 person
$35currently per entrant
- $25 through March 31
- $35 April 1 - June 30
- $45 July 1 - Sept. 24
- $50 Sept. 25 (last registration/packet pickup)
Virtual
$30currently per entrant
- $25 through March 31
- $30 April 1 - June 30
- $35 July 1 - Sept. 24
- $40 Sept. 25 (last registration/packet pickup)
Course information
Start on Commerce St.(beside Wild Wing Cafe)
Exchange 1 – Local Motion (Alabama St)
Exchange 2 – Southside Elementary School (Exchange for 2 person relay)
Exchange 3 – Tomy Thai parking lot (State of Franklin & Lyle St)
Finish in parking lot of Pavilion
3 additional water stations along the course –
Burley Parking Lot (Legion St & State of Franklin), corner of Walnut St & Earnest St, Market St & Gold Star Blvd (across from Krispy Kreme)
Volunteers Needed!
Half marathons require a few extra helpful individuals on the course. If you aren’t able to participate in the race, please consider volunteering with us!
The Bluegrass Half Marathon is part of a 3 half marathon series called ‘The Trifecta’. The other half marathons include the Haunted Half Marathon and the Music & Miles Half Marathon. Register for all 3 races to receive this medal. For more information, please email us at info@thegoosechase.org
SPONSORS
FAQs
You can register with one of the options below:
- Online (preferred)
- Mail In (download form)
Mail your registration form and payment to:
Bluegrass Half Marathon
3101 Browns Mill Road, Ste. 6-182
Johnson City, TN 37604
You can register via walk in at packet pickup.
Packet Pickup – TBD
You cannot register on race day.
You can pick up your packet on the following days:
Packet Pickup – Saturday, September 25 (location TBD)
THERE WILL NOT BE ANY SAME DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICKUP.
If you are unable to make packet pickup, please e-mail or call us at 423-946-0519 to make arrangements.
Yes! The course is a USATF Certified Course.
Trophies awarded to male and female competitive / runners only in the following categories:
Overall (top 3), Top Masters, Top Grandmasters
Age groups (top 3): 1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Four-Person Relay Teams: Top Coed, Male, Female
Two-Person Relay Teams: Top Coed, Male, Female
Medals will be presented to all runners and walkers who complete the race. NO BIB = NO MEDAL. If you have forgotten your bib, please find a member of The Goose Chase near the finish line the morning of the race.
For safety purposes, no dogs or strollers allowed.
Yes, the Bluegrass Half Marathon needs approximately 200 volunteers for the week of the race. Please reserve your spot today by clicking this link. Thank you.
Founder’s Park Pavilion
106 S. Commerce St.
Johnson City, TN
Thank you so much for your consideration in becoming a sponsor. We offer several levels of involvement and would be happy to discuss them with you. Please email (info@thegoosechase.org) or call (423-946-0519) us and we will be happy to create a package that fits your business needs.
We did offer a hand cycle event for several years. However, the participation level declined to only one cyclist per year. The decision was made by several within our organization to discontinue this race option. We support our hand cyclist and wish them the best.
Water & Gatorade will be at the water stations this year. Each exchange area will offer beverages and then there will be additional ones along the course.
BLUEGRASS HALF MARATHON
CHAMPIONS
2019
Male Overall – Brett Long 1:19:48
Female Overall – Whitney Elliott 01:28:23
Overall Relay Team – Diamonds of Johnson City 1:43:24
Family Relay Team – Gill Quartet 1:53:12
Corporate Relay Team – WCFIT 1:37:21
Two-Person Relay – Scuderia McCallie 1:34:53
2018
Male Overall – Tanner Cook 1:14:55.42
Female Overall – Stephanie Place Buchanan 1:23:08
Overall Relay Team – Three Girls and A Guy 1:43:36.04
Family Relay Team – Gill Quartet 1:53:54.12
Corporate Relay Team – The Quad Hoppers 1:39:39.32
Two-Person Relay – Long Distance Relay-tionship 1:36:30.04
2017
Male Overall – Tanner Cook 1:11:01
Female Overall – Stephanie Place 1:20:47
Overall Relay Team – Quad Squad
Handcycle – Dane Pilon
2016
Male Overall – James Miller 1:12:52
Female Overall – Stephanie Place 1:24:30
Overall Relay Team – State Champs & Old Cramps
Handcycle – Fain Grogg
2015
Male Overall – J Penny 1:12:11
Female Overall – Natalia Rivas 1:31:04
Overall Relay Team – Running Assassins
Handcycle – Daniel Smith
2014
Male Overall – J Penny 1:14:59
Female Overall – Tammy Mapes 1:37:55
Overall Relay Team – FootRx Racing
Handcycle – Bryan Pearson
2013
Male Overall – J Penny 1:15:12
Female Overall – Julie Culley 1:27:20
Overall Relay Team – FootRx Racing
2012
Male Overall – J Penny 1:11:37
Female Overall – Allison Pastorek 1:28:39
Overall Relay Team – FootRx Racing
2011
Male Overall – Manuel Gonzalez 1:14:41
Female Overall – Tracy Brooks 1:27:40
2010
Male Overall – J Penny 1:14:14
Female Overall – Mary Jo Schmalz 1:33:19