5K Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 133 5K races in Kentucky scheduled for 2026. The next is the Monster Mash & Dash 5K Glow Run in Lexington on October 10. Kentucky 5K races run primarily October.

Monster Mash & Dash 5K Glow Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Lexington, KY Lexington

FREE Kid's Monster Dash (1/4 Mile)1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk +1

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KTFMC 5K At Gainsborough Farm

Sat, Oct 10 · Versailles, KY Versailles

KTFMC 5k

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Steps for Safety 5k & Kid Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Kids Fun RunSteps for Safety 5k - Virtual RunSteps for Safety 5k

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Tri-County Kentucky United Way Spirit 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Bardstown, KY Bardstown

The Spirit 5KThe Spirit 5K VIRTUAL RUN

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! 5K

From $40 Closed

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Paint Pikeville Pink/Colors Of Courage 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Pikeville, KY Pikeville

1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Cancer Care 5k Fun Run/ Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Elkton, KY Elkton

1 Mile Walk5k Walk5k Run/Walk +1

From $30 Closed

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Finke 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Danville, KY Danville

5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Tails & Tatas Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Tails and Tatas Breast Cancer Kids 1 Mile RunTails and Tatas Breast Cancer 5K Run/WalkTails and Tatas Breast Cancer 5K Run Walk VIRTUAL

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Haunted Horsepower 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K Run/WalkKids Dash

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Monster Dash To End Domestic Violence 5K

Fri, Oct 16 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

VIRTUAL Monster Dash 5KMonster Dash 5K

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LCRH Run and Walk To Remember 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Fun Walk (1 Loop) - No Awards5K Competitive Walk5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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THE HAUNTED TRAIL: ZOMBIE RUN 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Radcliff, KY Radcliff

THE HAUNTED TRAIL: ZOMBIE RUN 5KTHE HAUNTED TRAIL: ZOMBIE RUN 5K (Virtual)Bulldogs Kids Run +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Chemo Buddies Run for Hope at Ellis Park

Sat, Oct 17 · Henderson, KY Henderson

Run for Hope 5kKids Pony Dash1-mile walk

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Over the Bridge Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Hardin, KY Hardin

Fun Run - 1.5 Mile

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Knox/Whitley Humane Association 5K Mutt Strut and Dogwalk

Sat, Oct 17 · CORBIN, KY CORBIN

Dog walk/fun runKnox/Whitley Humane Association 5K

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Running For A Cure: Georgia Mae's Peachy 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Leitchfield, KY Leitchfield

Running For A Cure: Georgia Mae's Peachy 5K

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Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma 5k Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma 5k Run & Walk

Closed

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The Running Pumpkin

Sat, Oct 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

The Running Pumpkin 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Fallen Trooper Mack Brady Memorial 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Henderson, KY Henderson

5K Run / Walk5K Run (Virtual)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Propellers & Pavement 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Mount Sterling, KY Mount Sterling

5K Run/WalkKids Run

From $0 Closed

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Hustle for Hope 3K

Sat, Oct 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Hustle for Hope 3K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Nelson County Up and Running 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Bardstown, KY Bardstown

Nelson County Up and Running 5K

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Ford Fillies 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Ford Fillies Fun Run (1 Mile Run or Walk)Ford Fillies 5KFord Fillies 5K Virtual

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Black Cat Chase 3K presented by Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Fri, Oct 23 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

3KVirtual 3K

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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Run Rolling Hills 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Winchester, KY Winchester

5K

From $30 Open

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Thru the Ville 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Thru the Ville 5K

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Panther Cheer Halloween Spirit 5K & 2.5K Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Halloween Spirit Kids 2.5KHalloween Spirit 5K

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Faith & Fitness 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Kids Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $5 Open

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GINKGO GO! 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Wilmore, KY Wilmore

GINKGO GO! 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Camo For Cole 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Mayfield, KY Mayfield

Camo For Cole 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Hal's Stomping Grounds Memorial Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Farmington, KY Farmington

Hal's Stomping Grounds Memorial Race

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Zombie 5K Supply Mission Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

5K Run/Walk (NO SHIRT)5K Run/Walk (Shirt included)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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EKU Homecoming 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K

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Legends Spooky Trail Race

Sun, Oct 25 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Spooky Trail Run

From $30 Open

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Nightmare on Main 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Morehead, KY Morehead

5k

From $35 Open

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Graveyard Gallop 5K

Fri, Oct 30 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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LEGACY RACE - BATTLE OF THE BORDERS

Sat, Oct 31 · Tompkinsville, KY Tompkinsville

DOUBLES - OPEN DIVISIONLEGACY RACE - MIXED TEAM OF 4DOUBLES - COMPETITIVE DIVISION +2

From $99.75 Open Closing Soon

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Madison Central DanceBlue For The Kids 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Track or Treat 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Lancaster, KY Lancaster

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Bluegrass Pug Run 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Bluegrass Pug Run 5KVirtual

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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GRADSA 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

GRADSA 5K

From $25 Open

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Turkey Trotter 5 Miler

Sat, Nov 7 · La Grange, KY La Grange

Turkey Trotter 4K WalkTurkey Trotter 5 Miler Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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CU Homecoming 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Campbellsville, KY Campbellsville

CU Homecoming 5K

From $30 Open

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Officer Daniel Ellis Memorial 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Virtual Runner/Walker 5K5K Run/WalkRace Volunteer

From $0 Open

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Blessings in a Backpack "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

StudentAdultFamily

From $35 Open

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The Mocktail Guy Presents a Sip & Run, Walk, or Roll: An All-Abilities 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Murray, KY Murray

Fun Run Buddy Run (Participant Plus Free Admission for Personal Assistant/CLS)1 Mile Fun Run5K Run +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Trot for a Cure 5K Walk/Run for Alzheimer's

Sat, Nov 7 · Morehead, KY Morehead

5K

From $25 Open

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The Eagle Chase 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Lexington, KY Lexington

The Eagle Chase 5KVirtual 5K (Not in Lexington? Run anywhere and support our 4th and 5th graders!)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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KDVA (Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs) 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5 K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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