5K Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 123 5K races in Kentucky scheduled for 2026. The next is the Monster Dash To End Domestic Violence 5K in Elizabethtown on October 16. Kentucky 5K races run primarily October.

Rodgers Road Race

Sat, Nov 7 · White Plains, KY White Plains

1 Mile Kids Run5k Run/WalkVirtual Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Throo the Boo

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Throo the Boo Fun RunVirtual Throo the Boo Fun Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Live Like Houston 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Calhoun, KY Calhoun

5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Copperfield Caregiver 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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First Annual Panther Prowl 3K

Sat, Nov 7 · Ludlow, KY Ludlow

Panther Prowl 3K - Ages 5 and Under w/o Shirt & MedalPanther Prowl 3K - Ages 6 and UpPanther Prowl 3K - Ages 5 and Under w/ Shirt & Medal

From $0 Open

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Kiwanis Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Harrodsburg, KY Harrodsburg

Kiwanis Turkey Trot 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Stepping for Life 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Brandenburg, KY Brandenburg

Stepping for Life 5K

From $25 Open

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Rockcastle Gobble Wobble 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Mount Vernon, KY Mount Vernon

2 Mile Walk5K Run

From $20 Closed

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Dirty Dog Trail 4 Miler

Sat, Nov 14 · Lexington, KY Lexington

4 Miler (Run/Walk/Hike)Virtual Runner/Walker/Hiker

From $25 Open

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Operation Freedom Run: Wilmore 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Wilmore, KY Wilmore

5K Run & Ruck

From $35 Open

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Bleeding Disorders of Kentucky Hemo Hustle

Sat, Nov 14 · Shelbyville, KY Shelbyville

BDoKY Hemo Hustle (Kids 12 and under)BDoKY Hemo Hustle (Adults)BDoKY Hemo Hustle (NO SHIRT GIVEAWAY)

From $15 Open

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Southern Lights Stroll 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Stroll5K Run - Kids5K Stroll - Kids +1

From $0 Open

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Fall Fun Walk/Run 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Liberty, KY Liberty

Fall Fun Walk/Run 5k

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Huntertown Turkey Trot Fun Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Huntertown Turkey Trot Fun Run~ 2 Mile Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Chasing Dreams 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Chasing Dreams Glow 5K Run/WalkChasing Dreams 5K Kids RUN FREE

From $0 Open

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Turkey Strut 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

5K Wheelchair Division5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Bowling Green, KY

Sat, Nov 21 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Virtual Jingler5K Untimed5K Timed

From $40 Open

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St. Vincent De Paul Turkeyfoot Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Crestview Hills, KY Crestview Hills

Child 5K Run/WalkAdult 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Lions Club Light The Way 5 K

Sat, Nov 21 · Benton, KY Benton

LIONS CLUB LIGHT THE WAY 5K.

From $30 Open

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Miles of Imagination – A Young Authors Greenhouse Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Nov 22 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Loop Format - Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Clay Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Clay, KY Clay

Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

From $25 Open

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2026 Northeast Family YMCA Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Brought to you by Publix

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Kids TrotTurkey Trot 5k

From $20 Open

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Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · London, KY London

5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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LL Fitness Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Mayfield, KY Mayfield

LL Fitness Turkey Trot

From $25 Open

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KORFEDGE Thanksgiving Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

KORFEDGE Thanksgiving Day 5K

From $20 Open

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Vamos Pavo Thanksgiving 5K Benefitting Bluegrass Community Action

Thu, Nov 26 · Lawrenceburg, KY Lawrenceburg

Vamos Pavo Thanksgiving 5K

From $5 Open

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Titletown Turkey Trot, Presented by DOE

Thu, Nov 26 · Danville, KY Danville

1 Mile Gobble WobbleTitletown 5K

From $27.5 Open

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2026 B.I.A.C. Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Henderson, KY Henderson

26th Annual Turkey Trot 5K

From $35 Closed

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Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Bardstown, KY Bardstown

Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K VIRTUALTurkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K

From $25 Open

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47th Iroquois Hill Runners Thanksgiving Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1.25 Mile Run/Walk5 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Lions Club Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Murray, KY Murray

MBLC Turkey Trot 5K

From $30 Open

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Hardinsburg Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Hardinsburg, KY Hardinsburg

Hardinsburg Turkey Trot 2KHardinsburg Turkey Trot 5K

From $20 Open

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Thoroughbred Classic 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Thoroughbred Classic 5K Participant (9 & under)Thoroughbred Classic 5K ParticipantThoroughbred Classic 5K VIRTUAL (Shirt Only)

From $25 Open

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The 40th Annual Great Turkey 5K Run & Gobbler Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Gobbler WalkGreat Turkey 5K - Competitive 5KGreat Turkey 5K - Non Timed Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Run for the Hungry

Thu, Nov 26 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

Kids (12 and under) 1/4 mile5k 18+5k under 18 +1

From $10 Open

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Anchorage Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile Fun Run5K Turkey Trot

From $30 Open

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Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk- Hazard, KY

Thu, Nov 26 · Hazard, KY Hazard

Turkey Trot 5k RunnerTurkey Trot 5k Walker

From $25 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Louisville, KY

Sat, Dec 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5K TimedVirtual Jingler

From $40 Open

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Jingle Bell 6K Run/2M Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Mount Vernon, KY Mount Vernon

2-Mile Walk6K Run

From $25 Closed

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Luke's Diner Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Monticello, KY Monticello

5K Run

From $25 Open

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Eyecare Center Frosty Frames 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Princeton, KY Princeton

Eyecare Center Frosty Frames 5K

From $30 Closed

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Frankfort Frosty 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Frankfort Frosty 5KFrankfort Frosty 5K - VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKER

From $20 Open

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Stanford Jingle Bell Jog 5K Run/Walk for Alzheimer's

Sun, Dec 6 · Stanford, KY Stanford

VIRTUAL/DONATION - 1/4 Zip Tech Pullover (NO RACE SHIRT)IN PERSON - 5K run/walk - race shirt AND 1/4 Zip Tech PulloverIN PERSON - 5K run/walk - 1/4 Zip Tech Pullover (NO RACE SHIRT) +3

From $20 Open

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St. Nicholasville Ugly Sweater 3K

Sat, Dec 12 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

3K Run/Walk3K VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKER

From $25 Open

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Christmas Island Jingle Bell Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Burnside, KY Burnside

5K Run5K Competitive Walker

From $20 Open

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Rockin Around the Bluegrass

Sat, Dec 12 · Danville, KY Danville

1 Mile Fun Run/WalkRockin Around the Bluegrass 5K

From $27.5 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Cincinnati, OH

Sat, Dec 12 · Covington, KY Covington

5K Timed5K UntimedVirtual Jingler

From $35 Open

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YMCA REINDEER RAMBLE 5K Presented by Publix®

Sat, Dec 12 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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Ugly Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Whitley City, KY Whitley City

5K

From $20 Open

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Reindeer Runway 2 & 1/2 Mile Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 20 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

2 & 1/2 MILE RUN/WALK WITH A T-SHIRT2 & 1/2 MILE RUN/WALK - NO T-SHIRT

From $15 Open

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