Runners made their way along Vine Street in the inaugural Fourth of July 10,000-meter race, which would become known as the Bluegrass 10,000, on July 4, 1977. Swag Hartel of Louisville won the race in a time of 31 minutes, 36 seconds. The Lexington Herald reported that despite the heat, 83 degrees, all 465 runners finished the race. The race started at 4 p.m. This year, the 40th Bluegrass 10,000 starts at 7:30 a.m. Monday. Photo by Ron Garrison | Staff