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.

5k Run/Walk Sponsored by the Warren County Sheriff's Foundation

Sat, May 16 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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MILES WITH MAROONS 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, May 16 · SOMERSET, KY SOMERSET

5K Run5K Competitive Walk

From $20 Open

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Hawesville FD Auxiliary 5K

Sat, May 16 · Lewisport, KY Lewisport

Hawesville FD Auxiliary 5K

From $20 Open

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Kentucky Hands & Voices SuperHEARo 5K

Sat, May 16 · Richmond, KY Richmond

1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk5KVirtual 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run The Bluegrass

Sat, May 16 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 5k5k - NO SHIRT5k +6

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Milford's Merry Miles of May

Sat, May 16 · Brooksville, KY Brooksville

Milford's Mini Miles of May (Kids Fun Run)Milford's Merry Miles of May 5k

From $20 Open

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Candace’s Cause 5K

Sat, May 16 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Candace’s Cause 5KCandace’s Cause FREE Kids 5K

From $0 Open

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Run For Hope 5K

Sun, May 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Louisville

Sun, May 17 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (21)

Sat, May 23 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Spring into Summer 5K

Sat, May 23 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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BIG LEX 4 Miler

Sat, May 23 · Lexington, KY Lexington

BIG LEX 1 Mile Fun WalkLittle LEX Kids' 1/4 Mile DashBIG LEX 4 Miler +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Spring into Summer 5K

Sat, May 23 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

2026 Spring into Summer 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics KY

Sat, May 23 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Law Enforcement Torch Run 5K

From $30 Open

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Jackrabbit Jog 5K Run/Walk & 5-Miler

Mon, May 25 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Bunny Hop Kid's Run5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K +1

From $5 Open

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Run to Remember 5K - Run, Ruck, Walk

Mon, May 25 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

1 Mile5K Ruck5K +1

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Owensboro Memorial Day Run To Remember

Mon, May 25 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

1 Mile5KKids Fun Run +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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IHR Swags 5K

Tue, May 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

IHR Swags 1 MileIHR Swags 5K

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Pisgah Farms & Furlongs Half Mare-athon, 10K and 5K

Sat, May 30 · Versailles, KY Versailles

5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkVirtual Participant +1

From $49 Open 70 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Danville, KY (22)

Sat, May 30 · Danville, KY Danville

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (22)

Sat, May 30 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (22)

Sat, May 30 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Healthy Mommy 5K and 10K

Sat, May 30 · Leitchfield, KY Leitchfield

Healthy Mommy 5KHealthy Mommy 10KHealthy Mommy Kiddie Dash

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Seton Catholic School Run for the Nun 5K

Sat, May 30 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Kids 1/3 Mile DashSeton Catholic School Run for the Nun 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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FCA Light the Way: Run With Purpose. Shine With Impact

Sat, May 30 · Glasgow, KY Glasgow

1K - Kids Fun Run3K Glow Run

From $15 Open

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R&R 5K

Sat, May 30 · Williamsburg, KY Williamsburg

R&R 5K

From $20 Open

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Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck

Sat, May 30 · Louisville, KY Louisville

H.E.R.O. 5K Run/Walk/RuckH.E.R.O VIRTUAL Run/Walk/RuckH.E.R.O 10K Run/Ruck +1

From $0 Open

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2026 Run For Foxy Roxie

Sat, May 30 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

1 Mile Walk5K Run/WalkKids Dash

From $10 Open

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21st Annual FEAT 5K Walk/Run for Autism

Sat, May 30 · Louisville, KY Louisville

21st Annual FEAT 5K Walk/Run for Autism

From $34.34 Open

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Light the Night 5K: Superhero Walk/Run Meade County

Fri, Jun 5 · Brandenburg, KY Brandenburg

Light The Night Run/ Walk

From $35 Open

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Nacho Average 5K

Fri, Jun 5 · Fort Knox, KY Fort Knox

Nacho Average 5K

Closed

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No Greater Honor 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Kids' 1/4 Mile Honor Dash1 Mile Fun WalkVirtual Runner/Walker +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Morris Hill Meltdown

Sat, Jun 6 · Monticello, KY Monticello

Vertical MileVertical Mile RUCK

From $20 Open

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Funnel Cake 3K

Sat, Jun 6 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Virtual Funnel Cake 3K3K run/walk

From $25 Open

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5k Run/1mile Walk to End Alzheimer's

Sat, Jun 6 · Brownsville, KY Brownsville

1 mile Walk to End Alzheimer's5k Run to End Alzheimer's

From $30 Open

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Run for the Paws 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

Kids (under 12) 1/4 mile Fun RunVirtual 5kOver 18 5k +1

From $10 Open

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Alexis Thompson Memorial 5k/10K

Sat, Jun 6 · Winchester, KY Winchester

5KVirtual Participant10k

From $25 Open

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Chase & Cole Memorial 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Villa Hills, KY Villa Hills

5K Run

From $35 Open

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Fighting Back Against Parkinson's 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Murray, KY Murray

1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K Run5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Mountain Memories 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Frenchburg, KY Frenchburg

Mountain Memories 5K

From $25 Open

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Dart for Head Start Run and Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile Walk5k Run1 Mile Walk- HS FAMILIES ONLY +1

From $25 Open

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MCXC 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Richmond, KY Richmond

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $30 Open

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Race4Justice

Sat, Jun 6 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1.3 Mile (5 Lap Walk/Jog/Roll) Individual26 Lap Walk/Jog/Run/Roll.. Relay (Up to 10 per team)4 x 100 Sprint Relay +3

From $20 Open

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IHR Pizza Run

Tue, Jun 9 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 MileIroquois Hill Runners Pizza Run

From $5 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Buffalo Trace Stampede

Sat, Jun 13 · Maysville, KY Maysville

Buffalo Trace Stampede 1 Mile Run1 Mile Run With Your DogBuffalo Trace Stampede 1 Mile +1

From $20 Open

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Treat Trot-Louisville

Sat, Jun 13 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open

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Hatfield and McCoy Races

Sat, Jun 13 · South Williamson, KY South Williamson

Jeannie Rivard 5KRiver Road Half MarathonBlackberry Mountain Half Marathon +1

From $25 Open

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Gavin's Gallop 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Gavin's Gallop 5K

From $35 Open

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Old Mill Days 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Bradfordsville, KY Bradfordsville

Old Mill Days 5K

From $25 Open

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