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July 4 at 8am

The Great Buffalo Chase Fun Run

Kick off independence day with a family-friendly 2.5k fun run around Buffalo Trace Distillery campus.

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Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a burst of energy and excitement at the 25th Annual Great Buffalo Chase. This year’s 2.5k fun run format is perfect for all ages and fitness levels — no experience necessary.

The spotlight this year is on festive flair. Come dressed in the most patriotic, creative, and outrageous July 4th costume possible! Prizes will be awarded to the best-dressed participants at the post-race award ceremony, and all race participants will be entered into a raffle. Don’t hold back on the red, white, and blue!

Costume Contest Age Groups: 

  • Under 21 
  • 21-29 
  • 30-39 
  • 40-49 
  • 50-59 
  • 60+ 
  • Best Pet Costume  

But that’s not all! The competition is alive and well, with prizes awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers:

  • 1st Place: $500 Gift Shop Gift Card 
  • 2nd Place: $250 Gift Shop Gift Card 
  • 3rd Place: $100 Gift Shop Gift Card 

Whether you’re racing to win or running for fun, join us for a morning full of fitness, fun, and patriotic celebration! 

Registration fee is $25 before June 24; $30 thereafter. The race will be a chip-timed race and limited to the first 750 runners. Register to participate before July 2, at 12pm. 

Registered participants will have the option to pick up race materials, which include a commemorative t-shirt and bib, from Buffalo Trace Distillery on July 3 from 4pm – 6pm or day of race starting at 6:30am. 

All registration proceeds benefit the Frankfort Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4075.

Buffalo Trace Distillery will be open after the race concludes, 9am – 5pm.

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