Bluegrass Half Marathon

Johnson City, TN, USA · September 26, 2027

60°·62° high·Light·Rain possible

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71° high

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Runners will face a temperature increase from 60°F to 71°F, with humidity at 80% and a dew point of 59°F. A light rain may occur, but wind will be minimal at 6 mph from the SW, with occasional gusts up to 23 mph. Participants should consider adjusting their pace early and stay hydrated throughout the race.

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The Bluegrass Half Marathon is an annual road race held in Johnson City, Tennessee, organized by The Goose Chase. The 2026 edition starts and finishes at the Pavilion at Founders Park on a USATF-certified course through downtown Johnson City and the East Tennessee State University campus. The race name references the region's Appalachian musical heritage rather than the Kentucky Bluegrass region. First run in 2010.

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Race weekend

Sunday, September 26

7:30 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

7:30 AM2-4 Person Relay (13.1 mi)

Virtual Half Marathon (13.1 mi)

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When is the 2027 Bluegrass Half Marathon?

The 2027 Bluegrass Half Marathon will be held on Sunday September 26, 2027.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Bluegrass Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 73°F and a low of 57°F with a 18% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 17 years of data

Avg Temp

59°F

L:57° H:61°

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Rain Freq

18%

3 of 17 yrs

Wind1mph

Dew56°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Bluegrass Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2026	45°/49°	-	46°
2025 Bluegrass Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	59°/61°	-	60°
2024 Bluegrass Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2024	64°/65°	Light	63°
2023 Bluegrass Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2023	62°/63°	-	57°
2022 Bluegrass Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2022	52°/56°	-	51°
2021 Bluegrass Half Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2021	49°/53°	-	50°
2020 Bluegrass Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2020	61°/63°	-	61°
2019 Bluegrass Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	66°/71°	-	65°
2018 Bluegrass Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	63°/67°	-	63°
2017 Bluegrass Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	59°/64°	-	58°
2016 Bluegrass Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2016	61°/67°	-	61°
2015 Bluegrass Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	60°/65°	-	58°
2014 Bluegrass Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2014	56°/60°	-	55°
2013 Bluegrass Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	51°/56°	-	52°
2012 Bluegrass Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2012	45°/52°	-	44°
2011 Bluegrass Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2011	57°/63°	Light	57°
2010 Bluegrass Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2010	61°/61°	Light	59°