5K Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 289 5K races in Kentucky scheduled for 2026. The next is the Kentucky Derby Festival Race Weekend in Louisville on April 24. Kentucky 5K races run primarily April.

Kentucky Derby Festival Race Weekend

Fri, Apr 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Kentucky Derby Festival 5K Presented by First UrologyHumana Virtual miniMarathonHumana miniMarathon +5

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Grace in Every Step 5K

Fri, Apr 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

1 Mile Fun WalkVirtual Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk +1

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UK5K presented by Kroger Simple Truth

Sat, Apr 25 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Run/Walk - ADULTS (18 & over)5K Run/Walk - YOUTH (17 & under)Jr. Wildcat Club 100 YARD DASH Kids Race (6 & under)

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Camel Color 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Alexandria, KY Alexandria

1 MileCamel Color 5k Run/WalkSleep-In Option

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Mountain Mushroom Festival Fungus 5K and 2K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · Irvine, KY Irvine

Mountain Mushroom Festival Fungus 2KMountain Mushroom Festival Fungus 5K

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Lace Up for Limb Loss

Sat, Apr 25 · Greensburg, KY Greensburg

Lace Up for Limb Loss WalkLace Up for Limb Loss - Primary Race (Kindergarten - Second Grade)Lace Up for Limb Loss - Intermediate Race (Third - Fifth Grade)

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Mutt Strut

Sat, Apr 25 · Murray, KY Murray

1 mile dog walk5K RunMutt Strut Virtual Race

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Beechwood PTSA Tiger Trail 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Ft Mitchell, KY Ft Mitchell

5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run

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Paws to The Pavement 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5KKids Dash

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Run With Courage 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Pikeville, KY Pikeville

1 Mile Walk5KShirt Only

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (17)

Sat, Apr 25 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

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Dogwood Dash

Sat, Apr 25 · Union, KY Union

5K Run/Walk (With Shirt)5K Run/Walk (No Shirt)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Sustainable Glasgow's 5th Annual Homegrown 5k

Sat, Apr 25 · Glasgow, KY Glasgow

2026 Homegrown 5k

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Chicks on the Run 5K & Honor Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · Wilder, KY Wilder

1 Mile Honor Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $40 Open Closing Soon 32 spots left

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Burnside Bunny Hop 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Burnside, KY Burnside

5K Run/Walk5K Competitive Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Diaper Dash 5K & FREE Kid's Sprint

Sat, Apr 25 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Virtual Runner/Walker5K Run/WalkFREE Kid's Sprint (9 & Under)

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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MCTC PTA 3k Color Run

Sun, Apr 26 · Mount Sterling, KY Mount Sterling

MCTC PTA 3k Color Run

From $30 Open

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MCTC PTA Program 3K Color Run/Walk

Sun, Apr 26 · Mount Sterling, KY Mount Sterling

Virtual Runner/Walker3K Color Run/WalkKid's Dash

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Aumazing Race 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Apr 26 · Barbourville, KY Barbourville

The AuMazing Race 5K/1 mile Fun Walk

From $25 Closed

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Derby Dash 5k

Sat, May 2 · Williamstown, KY Williamstown

Group Deal (5+ people make a group)Youth (16 years old or younger)5K Derby Dash

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Chamber Crawl 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 2 · Columbia, KY Columbia

Chamber Crawl 5K

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Knot Alone Walk/Run

Sat, May 2 · London, KY London

Knot Alone Walk/Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Fairview Baptist 5K Run For Missions

Sat, May 2 · Mount Vernon, KY Mount Vernon

Free Student Strides 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk (Ages 4-18; No shirt included; No age group awards)2 Mile Walk5K Run +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Sutton Derby Day 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Sutton Derby Day 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkSutton Derby Day 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Westside 5K Derby Dash

Sun, May 3 · Junction City, KY Junction City

Westside 5K Derby Dash

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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PSI KY’s Virtual 5K Run for Maternal Mental Health

Mon, May 4 · Your Town, KY Your Town

PSI KY’s Virtual 5K Run for Maternal Mental Health

From $35 Open

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The Emergency Mile

Thu, May 7 · Mt. Vernon, KY Mt. Vernon

1-Mile Walk1-Mile Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Light the Night 5K: Superhero Walk/Run Hardin County Edition

Fri, May 8 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Light The Night Run/ Walk

From $35 Open

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Throo the Zoo 5K

Sat, May 9 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Throo the Zoo Virtual 5KThroo the Zoo 5K

From $25 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (19)

Sat, May 9 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Olmsted 5K at Shawnee Park

Sat, May 9 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open 52 spots left

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Team Stacy – Nobody Fights Alone F3 Northern Kentucky 5K

Sat, May 9 · Burlington, KY Burlington

5K RUN/WALK (WITH SHIRT)5K RUN/WALK (NO SHIRT)5K STUDENT (WITH SHIRT) +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Mount Washington Spring Festival 5K (May 9, 2026)

Sat, May 9 · Mt Washington, KY Mt Washington

5K Run Walk (Live race)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Mercy Health Iron Mom Half-Marathon, Relay & 5K

Sat, May 9 · Paducah, KY Paducah

5K4 Person Relay2 Person Relay +3

From $35 Open

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Share Your Strength 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Danville, KY Danville

5K Virtual Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Hebron Color Run

Sat, May 9 · Hebron, KY Hebron

Hebron Color Run

From $15 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (19)

Sat, May 9 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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P.A.C.E. Races for Youth Athletic Scholarships

Sat, May 9 · Smiths Grove, KY Smiths Grove

Puppy PACE 5K with Warren County Public LibraryPACE Half MarathonPACE Half Marathon RETURNING Half or Full Runner +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Lunch Lady Hustle 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Kids Dash5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Ultimate Raider Challenge

Sat, May 9 · Dry Ridge, KY Dry Ridge

Ultimate Raider Challenge OpenUltimate Raider Challenge Female TeamUltimate Raider Challenge Co-Ed Team +3

From $15 Open

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Owensboro YMCA BBQ 5K

Sat, May 9 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

BBQ 5K chip timingBBQ 5K no timing - non competitive

From $35 Open

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Wanda Casey Mother's Day 3K

Sun, May 10 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

VIRTUAL Wanda Casey Mother's Day 3KWanda Casey Mother's Day 3KFREE Kid's 1/4 Mile Dash

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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2026 River Rat Run (3K)

Thu, May 14 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

2026 River Rat Run

From $20 Open

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Nazareth 5K

Sat, May 16 · Nazareth, KY Nazareth

Nazareth Kids DashNazareth 5KVirtual 5K

From $10 Open

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I'm A Dam Runner 5K

Sat, May 16 · Campbellsville, KY Campbellsville

5K Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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K-9 YOUBE 5k Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Ludlow, KY Ludlow

VIRTUAL RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK

From $40 Open

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Grey Matters 5K/10K/Virtual Race

Sat, May 16 · Whitesburg, KY Whitesburg

5KVirtual 5K RaceVirtual 10K Race +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Warren County Sheriff's Foundation 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Warren County Sheriff's Foundation 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Run for the Paws 5k Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Winchester, KY Winchester

5K RUN/WALK (IN-PERSON)5K RUN/WALK (VIRTUAL)

From $25 Open

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Roses, Ribbons & Racing

Sat, May 16 · Henderson, KY Henderson

Roses,Ribbons &Racing 1MileRoses,Ribbons &Racing 5kKids Trot

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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