Running Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 249 running races in Kentucky in 2026 across 85 cities. The next upcoming race is the Every Life Remembered Walk in Louisville on October 11. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

Finke 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Danville, KY Danville

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted Horsepower 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K Run/WalkKids Dash

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Run The Ridge Trail Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Beaver Dam, KY Beaver Dam

Trail Run The Ridge Trail 5KRun The Ridge Trail 10KRun The Ridge Trail 25K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Monster Mash & Dash 5K Glow Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual FREE Kid's Monster Dash (1/4 Mile)1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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The Tri-County Kentucky United Way Spirit 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Bardstown, KY Bardstown

Virtual The Spirit 5KThe Spirit 5K VIRTUAL RUN

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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KTFMC 5K At Gainsborough Farm

Sat, Oct 10 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Road KTFMC 5k

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Tails & Tatas Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Virtual 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 Closing Soon

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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Steps for Safety 5k & Kid Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Virtual Kids Fun RunSteps for Safety 5kSteps for Safety 5k - Virtual Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The 743

Sat, Oct 10 · West Liberty, KY West Liberty

Team Relay RaceIndividual Solo Race

From $60 Open

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Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Gravel Switch, KY Gravel Switch

Trail 2026 Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Paint Pikeville Pink/Colors Of Courage 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Pikeville, KY Pikeville

Road 1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk

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Run for JOY

Sat, Oct 10 · Columbia, KY Columbia

Road Run For JOY

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Every Life Remembered Walk

Sun, Oct 11 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Every Life Remembered

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Little Rooster Run

Fri, Oct 16 · Glencoe, KY Glencoe

Ultra Little Rooster Run 5K TrailLittle Rooster Run Mini Barnyard Ultra TrailLittle Rooster Kids Fun Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Monster Dash To End Domestic Violence 5K

Fri, Oct 16 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Virtual VIRTUAL Monster Dash 5KMonster Dash 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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THE HAUNTED TRAIL: ZOMBIE RUN 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Radcliff, KY Radcliff

Virtual THE HAUNTED TRAIL: ZOMBIE RUN 5K (Virtual)THE HAUNTED TRAIL: ZOMBIE RUN 5KRun With the Bulldogs: Color Splash 5K +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Knox/Whitley Humane Association 5K Mutt Strut and Dogwalk

Sat, Oct 17 · CORBIN, KY CORBIN

Road Dog walk/fun runKnox/Whitley Humane Association 5K

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Foothills Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Albany, KY Albany

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Swags Performance Project Half Marathon Training

Sat, Oct 17 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Open Closing Soon

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The Running Pumpkin

Sat, Oct 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road The Running Pumpkin 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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LCRH Run and Walk To Remember 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Road 5K RunFun Walk (1 Loop) - No Awards5K Competitive Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Fallen Trooper Mack Brady Memorial 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Henderson, KY Henderson

Virtual 5K Run (Virtual)5K Run / Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Hustle for Hope 3K

Sat, Oct 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road Hustle for Hope 3K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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LBL Bridge to Bridge Trail Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Hardin, KY Hardin

Trail 22K Trail Run - 2 Person Relay22K Trail Run - Individual22K Trail Run - 3 Person Relay

From $69 Open Closing Soon 40 spots left

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Propellers to Pavement 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Mount Sterling, KY Mount Sterling

Road Propellers to Pavement 5K

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Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual Urban Bourbon 5KVIRTUAL Urban Bourbon 5KUrban Bourbon Half Marathon +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon 8 spots left

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Over the Bridge Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Hardin, KY Hardin

Road Fun Run - 1.5 Mile

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Chemo Buddies Run for Hope at Ellis Park

Sat, Oct 17 · Henderson, KY Henderson

Road Run for Hope 5kKids Pony Dash1-mile walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Redeeming Hope’s Rise Up & Run 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Richmond, KY Richmond

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

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Running For A Cure: Georgia Mae's Peachy 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Leitchfield, KY Leitchfield

Road Running For A Cure: Georgia Mae's Peachy 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Nelson County Up and Running 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Bardstown, KY Bardstown

Road Nelson County Up and Running 5K

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Baptist Health: The American Bluegrass Classic

Sat, Oct 17 · PADUCAH, KY PADUCAH

Road Half MarathonMarathon4 Person Relay

From $65 Open Closing Soon

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Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Hopkinsville, KY Hopkinsville

Road Hoptown 5KHoptown Half Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Ford Fillies 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual Ford Fillies Fun Run (1 Mile Run or Walk)Ford Fillies 5KFord Fillies 5K Virtual

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Dash For A Cure 5K/1 Mile Fun Walk/Kid's Dash

Sun, Oct 18 · London, KY London

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

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Water Trail Fall Paddle

Thu, Oct 22 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

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From $25 Open

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Black Cat Chase 3K presented by Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Fri, Oct 23 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Virtual 3KVirtual 3K

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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Thru the Ville 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Thru the Ville 5K

From $30 Open

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Campbellsville G.O.A.T. 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Harrodsburg, KY Harrodsburg

Road Campbellsville University G.O.A.T. 5KCampbellsville University G.O.A.T. 10K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Renfro Rock 'N Run Half Marathon / 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Mount Vernon, KY Mount Vernon

Road Student Strides 5K Fun Run/WalkStudent Strides 5K Run/Walk (Ages 4-18) - Includes shirt and age group awards eligibility5K - Walk +2

From $0 Open

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Miles For Medicine 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

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

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run Rolling Hills 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Winchester, KY Winchester

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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GINKGO GO! 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Wilmore, KY Wilmore

Road GINKGO GO! 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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FREE Silent Disco Presented by John's Run/Walk Shop & HOKA

Sat, Oct 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Silent Disco

From $0 Open

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Hal's Stomping Grounds Memorial Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Farmington, KY Farmington

Road Hal's Stomping Grounds Memorial Race

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Louisville Earth Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Open

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Panther Cheer Halloween Spirit 5K & 2.5K Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Road Halloween Spirit Kids 2.5KHalloween Spirit 5K

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Faith & Fitness 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $5 Open

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