5K Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 173 5K races in Kentucky scheduled for 2026. The next is the New Hope Family Life Ministries 13th Annual Walk for Healthy Living 5K Walk/Run in Radcliff on June 20. Kentucky 5K races run primarily June.

The COOL RUN at MIDNIGHT

Fri, Jun 19 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Cool Run at Midnight

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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New Hope Family Life Ministries 13th Annual Walk for Healthy Living 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 20 · Radcliff, KY Radcliff

New Hope Family Life Ministries 13th Annual 5K Healthy Walk/Run Fundraiser.

From $30 Closed

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Run The Runway 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Danville, KY Danville

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Juneteenth Freedom 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Richmond, KY Richmond

1 Mile Family Fun WalkVirtual Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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St. Romuald School Glow Run 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Hardinsburg, KY Hardinsburg

St. Romuald School Glow Run 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Just For The Health Of It 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Calvert City, KY Calvert City

Just For The Health Of It 5KJust For The Health Of It 5K STUDENT RATE

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Strides4CMV- Running for Ruth

Sat, Jun 20 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

5K run/walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The 10th Annual Stuff the Bus 5K Run/Walk presented by RPI-Bowling Green

Sat, Jun 20 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Eckert's Versailles Orchard Donut Dash 5k

Sun, Jun 21 · Versailles, KY Versailles

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run Wild

Sun, Jun 21 · Louisville, KY Louisville

3 Mile Fun Run (medal, timed, no awards)5 Mile Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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RJ Corman 5K Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Wilmore, KY Wilmore

RJ Corman 5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Elkton, KY Elkton

Firecracker 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Queen City Sparkler 5k

Fri, Jul 3 · Hazard, KY Hazard

Queen City Sparkler 5k: WalkersQueen City Sparkler 5k: Runners

From $25 Open

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Run Morehead 5K

Fri, Jul 3 · Morehead, KY Morehead

Virtual Runner/Walker5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Main Street Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Murray, KY Murray

Main Street Mile

From $25 Open

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Freedom Run 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Springfield, KY Springfield

Freedom Run 5K

From $25 Open

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Firecracker 5K 2026 - Campbell County YMCA

Sat, Jul 4 · Fort Thomas, KY Fort Thomas

5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Hometown Pharmacy Stay Well 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Campbellsville, KY Campbellsville

5k Run5k Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K

From $25 Open

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EDGEWOOD / TRI-STATE RUNNING COMPANY INDEPENDENCE DAY 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, Jul 4 · Edgewood, KY Edgewood

5K Run/WalkT-shirt Only (This option is not available until Race Day)

From $10 Open

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Freedom 5K Celebration @ Independence Bank

Sat, Jul 4 · Paducah, KY Paducah

Freedom 5k RuckFreedom 5k WalkFreedom 5k Run

From $35 Open

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Stars and Stripes Almost 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Fort Knox, KY Fort Knox

Stars and Stripes Almost 5K

Closed

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Roots of Mercer 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Harrodsburg, KY Harrodsburg

1 Mile Fun Run (Fastest Kid in Town)5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Westport, KY Westport

OCPR Firecracker 5K

From $45 Closed

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Hardin County Fair 4-H 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Glendale, KY Glendale

4-H 5K Run/ Walk

From $30 Open

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5K for MK

Sat, Jul 11 · Corbin, KY Corbin

Kids for MK5K for MK

From $10 Open

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Firecracker 5K Run/4K Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Mt. Vernon, KY Mt. Vernon

4K Walk5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Beat the Heat 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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SJS 1 Mile Color Run/Walk

Tue, Jul 14 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

SJS 1 Mile Color Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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IHR Ice Cream Run

Tue, Jul 14 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile Fun RunIce Cream Run

From $5 Open

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Fitt Fiddle 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 17 · Leitchfield, KY Leitchfield

Fit Fiddle Family Fun WalkFitt Fiddle 5K

From $0 Open

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Connect Community Village 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Connect Community Village 5K Run5K COMPETITIVE WalkerRUCK

From $20 Open

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MJ5K Run/Walk/Roll

Thu, Jul 23 · Louisville, KY Louisville

MJ5K Run/Walk/Roll

From $35 Open

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Chamber Chase 5K

Fri, Jul 24 · Bardstown, KY Bardstown

Chamber Chase 5k Run/WalkAll Access PassChamber Chase Scavengers

From $20 Closed

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Moonlit Mile 5K

Fri, Jul 24 · Richmond, KY Richmond

1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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IHR Midnight Climb 6K

Fri, Jul 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

IHR Midnight Climb

From $5 Open

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Coal Miner Run for Clean Lungs

Sat, Jul 25 · Harlan, KY Harlan

Coal Miner Run for Clean Lungs competitive 5KFun Walk/Run

From $10 Open

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#FEEDTHEKIDS Beer Mile

Sat, Jul 25 · Lexington, KY Lexington

#FEEDTHEKIDS Beer Mile#FEEDTHEKIDS Beer Mile Relay

From $30 Open 24 spots left

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Shepherd's House Run For Recovery

Sat, Jul 25 · Lexington, KY Lexington

LIVE Fun Walk5K LIVEDog Contest Registration +1

From $10 Open

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Santa's Midnight Dash

Sat, Jul 25 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Santa's Midnight Dash 3 Mile Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic 5K

Fri, Jul 31 · Fancy Farm, KY Fancy Farm

2026 St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic 5K

From $25 Open

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Kentucky State Police "Running Signal 9" 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Campbellsville, KY Campbellsville

“Fastest Kid on the Force” Run“Running Signal 9” 5k“Running Signal 9” Virtual 5k

From $10 Open

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Back to School 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Danville, KY Danville

Kids Fun Run/WalkBack 2 School 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Grant County Fair Mile

Sat, Aug 1 · Williamstown, KY Williamstown

Grant County Fair Mile Race

From $5 Open

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Beat the Heat 5K+

Sat, Aug 1 · Fort Knox, KY Fort Knox

Beat The Heat 5K+

Closed

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Talon's Trail to Triumph 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Brandenburg, KY Brandenburg

Talons 5K Run/ WalkVIRTUAL 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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The Duane Klug/Hunter Serna Memorial 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Radcliff, KY Radcliff

The Duane Klug/Hunter Serna Memorial 5K

From $35 Open

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IHR Poker Run

Tue, Aug 4 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile Fun RunIroquois Hill Runners Poker Run

From $0 Open

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NIBROC 2 Miler

Fri, Aug 7 · Corbin, KY Corbin

Fastest Kid in TownNibroc 2 Miler

From $10 Open

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FOX on the RUN 5K

Fri, Aug 7 · Henderson, KY Henderson

5K WALK5K run/walk

From $20 Open

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