What merit awards are given?
Merit winners will receive a limited edition 50th Anniversary Winner Medal
10K Race
Overall Footrace Winner Male: Receives $500 check
Overall Footrace Winner Female: Receives $500 check
Overall Push Rim Winner Male: Receives $500 check
Overall Push Rim Winner Female: Receives $500 check
Overall Hand-Crank Winner Male: Receives $500 check
Overall Hand-Crank Winner Female: Receives $500 check
Masters Winner Male: First Male 10K Footrace Finisher Age 40+
Masters Winner Female: First Female 10K Footrace Finisher Age 40+
Fastest 5: Awarded to the top 5 finishers of the fastest finishing team
2nd-15th Place Male: 2nd-15th place male finishers of any age group
2nd-15th Place Female: 2nd-15th place female finishers of any age group
1st Place in Age Category Male/Female
Age categories include:
- 12 & Under - 50-54
- 13-17 - 55-59
- 18-24 - 60-64
- 25-29 - 65-69
- 30-34 - 70-74
- 35-39 - 75-79
- 40-44 - 80-84
- 45-49 - 85-89
- 90+
5K Race
Overall Footrace Winner Male
Overall Footrace Winner Female
Overall Push Rim Winner Male
Overall Push Rim Winner Female
Overall Hand Crank Winner Male
Overall Hand Crank Winner Female
2nd-15th Place Male: 2nd-15th place male finishers of any age group
2nd-15th Place Female: 2nd-15th place female finishers of any age group
1-Mile Fun Run
Overall Winner Male
Overall Winner Female
What spirit awards are given?
Spirit award winners will receive a limited edition 50th Anniversary Bluegrass 10,000 Mug
Race Day Awards
Best Dressed Individual: Individual costume winner
Best Dressed Team: Team costume winners
American Spirit Award: Given to the most patriotic participant!
Full of Character Award: Given to a legend or icon that any BG10K runner would recognize!
Awards for Virtual Submission
Cheer Master: Given to only the BEST cheerleaders along the racecourse
Party Central Award: Awarded to the most fun porch on the racecourse!
Best in Town: Awarded to the best decorated business along the racecourse!
