5K Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 265 5K races in Kentucky scheduled for 2026. The next is the St. Albert the Great Church Viking Dash 5k 2026 in Louisville on June 18. Kentucky 5K races run primarily June.

Distillery Dash Cross Country 5k/10k

Fri, Jul 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5k Cross Country Race10k Cross Country Race

From $35 Open

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IHR Midnight Climb 6K

Fri, Jul 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

IHR Midnight Climb

From $5 Open

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Run White & Blue 5K & 10K

Sat, Jul 25 · Lexington, KY Lexington

2 Mile Ruck/Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker +1

From $20 Open

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Coal Miner Run for Clean Lungs

Sat, Jul 25 · Harlan, KY Harlan

Coal Miner Run for Clean Lungs competitive 5KFun Walk/Run

From $10 Open

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#FEEDTHEKIDS Beer Mile

Sat, Jul 25 · Lexington, KY Lexington

#FEEDTHEKIDS Beer Mile Relay#FEEDTHEKIDS Beer Mile

From $30 Open 24 spots left

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Shepherd's House Run For Recovery

Sat, Jul 25 · Lexington, KY Lexington

LIVE Fun Walk5K LIVE5K Virtual Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Santa's Midnight Dash

Sat, Jul 25 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Santa's Midnight Dash 3 Mile Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (30)

Sat, Jul 25 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic 5K

Fri, Jul 31 · Fancy Farm, KY Fancy Farm

2026 St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic 5K

From $25 Open

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Nothing Bundt Fun 3K Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 31 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Participant3K Run/WalkKids 1/4 Mile Cake Dash

From $15 Open

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Back to School 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Danville, KY Danville

Kids Fun Run/WalkBack 2 School 5K

From $20 Open

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Kentucky State Police "Running Signal 9" 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Campbellsville, KY Campbellsville

“Fastest Kid on the Force” Run“Running Signal 9” 5k“Running Signal 9” Virtual 5k

From $10 Open

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Grant County Fair Mile

Sat, Aug 1 · Williamstown, KY Williamstown

Grant County Fair Mile Race

From $5 Open

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Beat the Heat 5K+

Sat, Aug 1 · Fort Knox, KY Fort Knox

Beat The Heat 5K+

Closed

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Talon's Trail to Triumph 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Brandenburg, KY Brandenburg

Talons 5K Run/ WalkVIRTUAL 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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The Duane Klug/Hunter Serna Memorial 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Radcliff, KY Radcliff

The Duane Klug/Hunter Serna Memorial 5K

From $35 Open

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IHR Poker Run

Tue, Aug 4 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile Fun RunIroquois Hill Runners Poker Run

From $0 Open

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NIBROC 2 Miler

Fri, Aug 7 · Corbin, KY Corbin

Fastest Kid in TownNibroc 2 Miler

From $10 Open

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FOX on the RUN 5K

Fri, Aug 7 · Henderson, KY Henderson

5K WALK5K run/walk

From $20 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Closed

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Louisville

Sat, Aug 8 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - AdultVirtual - Child +3

From $10 Open

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PACK THE PANTRY 4-MILE RELAY RACE

Sat, Aug 8 · Somerset, KY Somerset

2-Mile Run/Walk (racing alone)4-Mile Relay4-Mile Run/Walk (racing alone)

From $20 Open

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Harmony Hustle 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Harmony Hustle 5K

From $25 Open

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Small Town America 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Mount Sterling, KY Mount Sterling

Small Town America 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Closed

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Summer Sizzler- Louisville

Sat, Aug 8 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 MileKids Dash10k +4

From $17 Open

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Laps of Love: Run For Their Lives 2026

Sat, Aug 8 · Monticello, KY Monticello

1 Mile Loop

From $10 Open

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Race the Runway 5.02K

Sat, Aug 8 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Race the Runway 5.02K

From $30 Open

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A Midsummer Night's Run 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Runner/WalkerA Midsummer Night's Run 5KFastest Kid In Town

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Garden Spot 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Franklin, KY Franklin

5K WalkVirtual 5K5K Run

From $20 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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St. Augustine School Faith in Motion 5K

Fri, Aug 14 · Lebanon, KY Lebanon

St. Augustine School Faith in Motion Fun Run (St. Augustine Preschool / Kindergarten students only)St. Augustine School Faith in Motion 5K Run/Walk (St. Augustine 1st - 8th Grade students only)St. Augustine Faith in Motion 5K VIRTUAL EDITION +1

From $15 Open

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Radler Rush Cross Country 5k/10k

Fri, Aug 14 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

5k Cross Country Race10k Cross Country Race

From $35 Open

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Back The Track 5K Sponsored by O'Brien Ford

Fri, Aug 14 · Versailles, KY Versailles

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

From $15 Open

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The Cupcake Classic 3K

Fri, Aug 14 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Runner/Walker3K Run/WalkLittle Cupcake Kids' Dash (1/4 Mile)

From $12 Open

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DV8K Life Changing Run (8K & 4K)

Sat, Aug 15 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Kids' 1/4 Mile DashVirtual Runner/Walker4K Run/Walk +1

From $12 Open

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River Festivus 5k and 10k

Sat, Aug 15 · Burkesville, KY Burkesville

River Festivus 5K and 10k

From $30 Open

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Historic White Mills 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · White Mills, KY White Mills

Historic White Mills 5K

From $20 Closed

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Kentucky Senior Games 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Louisville, KY Louisville

KSG 5K

Closed

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MCXC 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Richmond, KY Richmond

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $30 Open

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Lions Club - Pioneer Days 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Harrodsburg, KY Harrodsburg

Lions Club - Pioneer Days 5K

From $30 Closed

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Chrysalis House 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 15 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Kentucky Cryptid Series - Wolfman

Sun, Aug 16 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Wolfman - 4 MilerWolfman - 7 MilerVirtual Wolfman 7 Miler

From $20 Open

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

Fri, Aug 21 · Leitchfield, KY Leitchfield

Light The Night Run/ Walk

From $35 Open

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Sweaty Hooters Trail Runs and Stage Race

Sat, Aug 22 · Nancy, KY Nancy

5K Competitive Trail Walk5K Trail Run/Walk10K Trail Run +6

From $30 Open 25 spots left

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Skyler Pennington Memorial 5k/10k Gold Rush

Sat, Aug 22 · West Liberty, KY West Liberty

5k Run/Walk10k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Triple Crown Trot 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Versailles, KY Versailles

5K RunScratched

From $35 Open

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CASA SuperHero 5K and Walk

Sat, Aug 22 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

CASA SuperHero 5K RunCASA SuperHero WalkCASA Virtual Run +1

From $10 Open

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Paws & Pom‑Poms Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Virtual 5K5k Run/Walk10K +2

From $25 Open

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DMTL Presents: A Healthy KSU 3K & Health Fair

Sat, Aug 22 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

STUDENT - A Healthy KSU 3K - Student ID REQUIREDA Healthy KSU 3K & Health Fair

From $0 Open

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A Running Start for Hope 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $20 Open

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