Three Days of Rides

2025 Routes

The Horsey Hundred features a full array of routes for every skill level, from rolling 26 miles to a challenging century. You will ride through picturesque, rolling, central Kentucky horse farm country and see stone fences, small towns, and plenty of horses. We have rest stops every 15-25 miles for Saturday and Sunday Routes.

Route links to RideWithGPS will be available once routes are finalized.

Where

Saturday and Sunday routes start at Charles Brooking Park, near the two blue buildings on Fairgrounds road.

Friday ride information will be posted once available. Typically there are two rides on Friday from around 20-40 miles with no rest stops.

Maps and road markings

All routes are marked with color-coded arrows (as shown in the descriptions below) and supplementary signs. The Ride With GPS mobile app provides a comprehensive way to navigate the routes and other services. We also provide printed maps and cue sheets at the event check-in area.

Starting Times 

The Horsey Hundred does not have an official starting time. You can start whenever you like, but we strongly suggest you consider starting at a time listed on the schedule to ensure SAG and rest stop availability.

May 23
Friday
Route Climbing (ft) Suggested Start Rest Stops
TBD - 9am - 3pm None*
TBD - 9am - 3pm None*

Start Location: TBD

SAG Service: 9am – 5pm

May 24
Saturday
Route Climbing (ft) Suggested Start Rest Stops
103 Mile Yellow 6,823 7am - 8:30am 5
80 Mile Yellow 5,153 7am - 8:30am 5
64.1 Mile Orange 3,870 8am - 9:30am 3
43 Mile Blue 2,784 8am - 10am 2
26 Mile Green 1,640 8am - 10am 1

SAG Service: 7am – 7pm

New for 2025, the 103 and 80 mile routes highlight the scenic beauty of Woodford and Jessamine Counties. The century features two notable climbs – one before and one after the historic Jack Jouett House. For avid riders seeking an extra challenge, check out the Keeneland Counterclock.

Feeling the heat? Riders can opt to bypass one or both climbs. Skipping both brings the route down to 80 miles.

The Keeneland Counterclock: This 4.4-mile loop at mile 83.8 features a couple of short but punchy climbs. True to Kentucky horse racing tradition, the loop runs counterclockwise, passing near the iconic Keeneland Race Course and its beautiful grounds.

Metric riders will need to complete this loop to reach the 62-mile mark. Longer-distance riders looking to add miles and soak in more quintessential Bluegrass scenery – this one’s for you!

May 25
Sunday
Route Climbing (ft) Suggested Start Rest Stops
74 Mile Yellow 4,393 7am - 8am 4
56 Mile Orange 3,236 7am - 8:30am 3
31 Mile Blue 1,863 7am - 8:30am 1
21 Mile Green 1,272 8am - 9am 1

SAG Service: 7am – 4pm

  • Requests are handled on a first-come first-served basis.
  • Delays may be experienced during times of high volume.
  • Riders are expected to fix flats and make minor repairs themselves.
  • Riders are expected to pay for any parts required during repairs.
Testimonials

Rider
Reviews

Always a professional event. My favorite of the Kentucky Challenge. Looking forward to next year. Could you hold two per year?

All the volunteers I encountered were friendly and helpful and did a terrific job!  Route selection was excellent with great road markings. Rest stops were well placed and filled with great snacks.

Beautiful countryside, low traffic, courteous drivers, friendly participants, excellent volunteers, many ride options. Our favorite of all rides!

Very well organized. Great support with sag vehicles clearly, frequently visible. Great volunteers, so friendly and helpful. Great group of riders, friendly and nice. This is my 4th time and I’ll be back. I rode by myself as all my friend riders had to bail for various reasons. I am glad I came and rode. Beautiful country, great support, and enthusiastic riders.