5K Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 284 5K races in Kentucky scheduled for 2026. The next is the 2026 Johnson Elementary PTO Color Run in Fort Thomas on March 14. Kentucky 5K races run primarily March through January.

DV8K Life Changing Run (8K & 4K)

Sat, Aug 15 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Kids' 1/4 Mile Dash4K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker +1

From $12 Open

Register →

Kentucky Cryptid Series - Wolfman

Sun, Aug 16 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Wolfman - 4 MilerVirtual Wolfman 7 MilerWolfman - 7 Miler

From $20 Open

Register →

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

Fri, Aug 21 · Leitchfield, KY Leitchfield

Light The Night Run/ Walk

From $35 Open

Register →

DMTL Presents: A Healthy KSU 3K & Health Fair

Sat, Aug 22 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

A Healthy KSU 3K & Health FairSTUDENT - A Healthy KSU 3K - Student ID REQUIRED

From $0 Open

Register →

Triple Crown Trot 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Versailles, KY Versailles

5K RunScratched

From $35 Open

Register →

Sweaty Hooters Trail Runs and Stage Race

Sat, Aug 22 · Nancy, KY Nancy

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

From $30 Open 25 spots left

Register →

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

MLK Dreamer's Dash 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

5K

From $30 Open

Register →

CASA Superhero Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Children's 1K (Includes Festival Registration)CASA Superhero Run 5K (Includes Festival Registration)Festival Only Registration

From $20 Open

Register →

Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K

Fri, Aug 28 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Cross Country Race10K Cross Country Race

From $35 Open

Register →

Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 29 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile WalkVirtual Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk +1

From $0 Closed

Register →

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Danville, KY (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Danville, KY Danville

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Fostering Hope 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Kid's 1/4 Mile Dash5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker +1

From $10 Open

Register →

Louisville Pure Tap® 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Louisville Pure Tap® 5K

From $30 Open

Register →

Blackacre Barnstormer

Sun, Aug 30 · Louisville, KY Louisville

4 Miler8 Miler

From $30 Open

Register →

9/11 Heroes Run - Louisville, KY

Sat, Sep 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5K Run - Individual5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Ruck - Individual +1

From $32 Closed

Register →

Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Louisville

Sat, Sep 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

Register →

Tri Pike 2026

Sat, Sep 5 · Pikeville, KY Pikeville

5k Trail Run2026 Tri Pike Relay - Male2026 Tri Pike +5

From $20 Open 50 spots left

Register →

Racer 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Murray, KY Murray

Racer 5K

From $25 Closed

Register →

Run For Sight 5K Presented by GGC Eyes and Clinic Optical

Mon, Sep 7 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Kids Bubble Run2 Mile Walk5K WheelChair +1

From $10 Closed

Register →

2026 Breathitt County Honey Run

Mon, Sep 7 · Jackson, KY Jackson

2M5K10K

From $35 Closed

Register →

Freebird 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Lexington, KY Lexington

1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $15 Open

Register →

Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Roberts Family Farm 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Guston, KY Guston

Roberts Family Farm 5KRoberts Family Farm Kids Dash

From $0 Open

Register →

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Harrodsburg Animal Hospital Harrodsburg Oktoberfest 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Harrodsburg, KY Harrodsburg

Harrodsburg Animal Hospital - Harrodsburg Oktoberfest 5k Walk/Run

From $25 Open

Register →

It's Okay if you're NOT Okay 5K presented by Tucker’s Treehouse

Sat, Sep 19 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

Register →

Spoonbread Festival 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Berea, KY Berea

1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk5K VIRTUAL Runner/Walker

From $20 Open

Register →

Bourbon & Beyond 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Bourbon & Beyond 5K

From $30 Open

Register →

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Miles for Music

Sat, Sep 26 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Miles for Music 6 Hour Endurance EventMiles for Music 12 Hour Endurance Event

From $50 Open

Register →

Farmers National Bank Pokey Pig 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Lebanon, KY Lebanon

Farmers National Bank Pokey Pig 5K Run/WalkVIRTUAL Farmers National Bank Pokey Pig 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

Register →

Run Baby Run 5K Benefiting NICU Babies

Sat, Sep 26 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Virtual Participant5K Run/WalkKid's Dash

From $10 Open

Register →

Superhero 5K, Kids Fun Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Superhero 5K Race

From $30 Closed

Register →

World Thrombosis Day Nick Payne Memorial 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Henderson, KY Henderson

5K

From $25 Closed

Register →

Sorghum Shuffle 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Springfield, KY Springfield

Sorghum Shuffle 5K

From $20 Closed

Register →

Foundations 4 Hope 5K - Kentucky

Sat, Oct 3 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Run/WalkJerry Can 5K Relay

From $35 Closed

Register →

Spooky Sprint- Louisville

Sat, Oct 3 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5K10K1 Mile +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

Register →

Cancer Care 5k Fun Run/ Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Elkton, KY Elkton

1 Mile Walk5k Walk5k Run

From $35 Closed

Register →

The Alton Blakley 5K To Beat Breast Cancer

Sat, Oct 3 · Somerset, KY Somerset

5K Run5K Competitive Walker

From $25 Open

Register →

WHINE UP THE HILL

Sat, Oct 3 · Park City, KY Park City

Sip n StrollWhine up the HillKid's Run

From $15 Closed

Register →

Thrive Empowerment Center - Thrive 5k Walk-Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Covington, KY Covington

Thrive 5K (11 and Under)Thrive5k

From $5 Closed

Register →

Kentucky Cryptid Series - Bigfoot

Sun, Oct 4 · Fairdale, KY Fairdale

Bigfoot 5 MilerBigfoot Virtual 8 MilerBigfoot 8 Miler

From $20 Open

Register →

Redeeming Hope’s Blueheart Twilight Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Richmond, KY Richmond

1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker +1

From $0 Closed

Register →

KTFMC 5K At Gainsborough Farm

Sat, Oct 10 · Versailles, KY Versailles

KTFMC 5k

From $30 Open

Register →

Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

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

From $10 Open

Register →