June 3-5, 2027
Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park
Lexington, KY
Experience Run for the Robots
Run for the Robots is more than a robotics competition.
Run for the Robots is an international FIRST Tech Challenge Premier Event held at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. Teams from across the United States and around the world come together for several days of high-level robotics competition and experiences beyond the competition field.
Coming to the Event?
Find schedules, team information, parking, food, lodging, spectator and volunteer information, and other event-day details on our official event page.
About the Event
Run for the Robots is an invitation-only FIRST Tech Challenge Premier Event, bringing together teams from across the United States and around the world. Teams may earn an invitation through advancement from their home region, with additional teams selected through a competitive waitlist process.
Teams compete in two divisions — Secretariat and Man o’ War — before advancing into event-level playoffs and awards.
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Standard Gameplay for Canopy
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Standard Judging
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Division-level Awards & Playoffs
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Event Playoffs & Event level Awards
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9 Qualification Matches & 1 Practice Match per team
Interested in joining us?
Teams that do not advance through their home region may apply to the competitive Run for the Robots waitlist.
High-Level Schedule
Tuesday & Wednesday
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Industry & Educational Tours
Thursday
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Pits open, inspections, judging, practice matches, and opening ceremonies
Friday
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Qualification matches, FLL Alliance Cup & FRC demonstration in the North Hall
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Ambassador tours
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Future Pathways zone driven by Toyota and showcasing college and career opportunities in KY
Saturday
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Qualification matches, alliance selection, and playoffs
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Closing Ceremony
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Location Details
Run for the Robots will take place at the iconic Kentucky Horse Park, where family-friendly activities and exhibits will be available for all ages.
The Kentucky Horse Park is a unique attraction that showcases all breeds of horses through daily equine presentations, three outstanding museums, horse drawn tours and carriage rides, an art gallery, horseback riding, pony rides, and special exhibitions. The park hosts the most comprehensive schedule of equestrian events in the country.
The Alltech Arena is a 5,517-seat multi-purpose arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The facility, named for the title sponsor Alltech, opened on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park in July 2009. It was originally constructed for the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games.
Check out more, including the history of the Kentucky Horse Park, here!
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