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.

Rainbow Dash

Thu, Dec 31 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Rainbow Dash 5kRainbow Dash "Wacky Races"

From $25 Closed

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FROZEN 4 Mile Run & 2 Mile Walk

Sat, Jan 2 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

2 Mile Walk4 Mile Run

From $40 Open

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The Tater Trot

Sat, Apr 3 · Benton, KY Benton

The Tater TrotThe Tater Trot

From $35 Closed

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National Parkinson's Institute: Walk to End Parkinson's

Sat, Apr 3 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Walk to End Parkinson's Virtual RaceWalk To End Parkinson'sWalk to End Parkinson's Virtual Race +1

From $40 Closed

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Woolly Booger 5K & Main Street Mile Walk, Beattyville, KY

Sat, Apr 3 · Beattyville, KY Beattyville

Woolly Booger 5K, Main Street Mile Walk, Beattyville, KY

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Southern Grit Endurance Challenge

Sat, Apr 17 · Parksville, KY Parksville

6 Hour Ruck6 Hour12 Hour +23

From $0 Open

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Danny Carothers "Conquer the Hill" 5K Race/Walk

Sat, Apr 17 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Danny Carothers "Conquer the Hill" 5K Race/WalkDanny Carothers "Conquer the Hill" 5K Race/Walk

From $35 Closed

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A Running Start for Hope 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Chicks on the Run 5K & Honor Walk

Sat, Apr 24 · Wilder, KY Wilder

1 Mile Honor Walk1 Mile Honor WalkVirtual Runner/Walker +3

From $40 Open 32 spots left

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Westside 5K Derby Dash

Sun, May 2 · Junction City, KY Junction City

Westside 5K Derby DashWestside 5K Derby Dash

From $25 Open

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Mount Washington Spring Festival 5K (May 8. 2027)

Sat, May 8 · Mt Washington, KY Mt Washington

5K Run Walk (Live race)5K Run Walk (Live race)

From $20 Closed

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Lunch Lady Hustle 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 8 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Kids DashKids DashVirtual Runner/Walker +3

From $0 Closed

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Extreme Adventure Challenge

Sat, May 15 · Versailles, KY Versailles

The Adventure Continues - Adventure PassExtreme Adventure Challenge 4 Person TeamExtreme Adventure Challenge 2 Person Team +2

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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Rise Together 5K

Sun, May 16 · Versailles, KY Versailles

5k Run / Walk

From $20 Closed

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ARK's Dawgy Dash 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 22 · Munfordville, KY Munfordville

Dawgy Dash 5K Run/WalkDawgy Dash 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Team Madison 5k Run/1 Mile Walk to #EndAlz

Sat, Jun 5 · Brownsville, KY Brownsville

1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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R&R 5K

Sat, Jun 5 · Williamsburg, KY Williamsburg

R&R 5KR&R 5K

From $5 Closed

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Seton Catholic School Run for the Nun 5K

Sat, Jun 5 · Lexington, KY Lexington

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

From $10 Closed

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Morris Hill Meltdown

Sat, Jun 5 · Monticello, KY Monticello

Vertical MileVertical Mile RUCKVertical Mile RUCK +1

From $20 Closed

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

Sat, Jun 5 · Brownsville, KY Brownsville

1 Mile Walk1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $30 Open

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Eckert's Versailles Orchard Donut Dash 5k

Sun, Jun 6 · Versailles, KY Versailles

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Run for the Rosies 5K

Sat, Jun 12 · Franklin, KY Franklin

5K Run5K Walk5K Run +3

From $20 Closed

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Freedom Run 5K

Sun, Jul 4 · Springfield, KY Springfield

Freedom Run 5KFreedom Run 5K

From $25 Open

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BIG LEX 4 Miler

Sat, Jul 10 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Little LEX Kids' 1/4 Mile DashBIG LEX 1 Mile Fun WalkLittle LEX Kids' 1/4 Mile Dash +5

From $15 Closed

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Grant County Fair Mile

Sat, Jul 31 · Williamstown, KY Williamstown

Grant County Fair Mile RaceGrant County Fair Mile Race

From $5 Closed

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MCXC 5K

Sat, Aug 7 · Richmond, KY Richmond

1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run5K Run +1

From $30 Closed

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Fostering Hope 5K

Sat, Aug 21 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Kid's 1/4 Mile DashKid's 1/4 Mile Dash5K Run/Walk +5

From $10 Closed 33 spots left

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Freebird 5K

Sat, Aug 21 · Lexington, KY Lexington

1 Mile Fun Walk1 Mile Fun WalkVirtual Runner/Walker +3

From $15 Closed

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Triple Crown Trot 5K

Sat, Aug 21 · Versailles, KY Versailles

5K Run5K RunScratched +1

From $35 Closed

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Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride

Fri, Sep 10 · Richmond, KY Richmond

1 Mile Fun WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerChasing Hope 5K & 1-Mile Hope Stride +1

From $25 Closed

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Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At The Park

Sat, Sep 11 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At the ParkLexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At the Park

From $30 Closed

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Sawyer's Race for Research 5K

Sat, Sep 25 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

3K WalkKids Run3K Walk +5

From $20 Closed

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Thrive Empowerment Center - Thrive 5k Walk-Run

Sat, Oct 2 · Covington, KY Covington

Thrive5kThrive 5K (11 and Under)Thrive5k +1

From $5 Closed

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