Ultras in Kentucky — 2026

There are 29 ultras in Kentucky scheduled for 2026. The next is the Little Rooster Run in Glencoe on October 16. Kentucky ultras run primarily October through September.

KSU & Crystal Blossom Inc. Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run

Fri, Oct 9 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

3K Walk/RunVirtual Walk/Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Little Rooster Run

Fri, Oct 16 · Glencoe, KY Glencoe

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

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Redeeming Hope’s Rise Up & Run 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Richmond, KY Richmond

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

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

Sun, Oct 18 · London, KY London

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

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Miles For Medicine 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

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

From $15 Open

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Better Together 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Berea, KY Berea

5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerKids Dash

From $10 Open

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The Forge Challenge

Sat, Nov 7 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Doubles Competition 11:00 WAVE (Each Person Does Half of Each Obstacle)Doubles Competition 12:40 WAVE (Each Person Does Half of Each Obstacle)Doubles Competition 12:30 WAVE (Each Person Does Half of Each Obstacle) +38

From $85 Closed 5 spots left

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Turkey Trails Louisville

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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RYR Endurance Race Weekend

Sat, Nov 14 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

RYR Endurance 5KRYR Endurance 10KDouble the Fun! 5K and 10K +4

From $45 Open 100 spots left

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Dixie Dash 5K & Kid's Sprint

Sun, Nov 15 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerKid's Sprint

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Run for a Reason 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Mount Sterling, KY Mount Sterling

Virtual Runner/Walker5K Run/WalkFREE Kid's Dash (9 & Under)

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Louisville Hungry Turkey 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5K5K - Extended Online Registration5K (Untimed) +4

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Candy Cane Course-Louisville

Sat, Dec 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile5K10K +7

From $22 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Care Net Owensboro 5K Reindeer Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Care Net Owensboro 5K Reindeer Run/WalkVirtual Run/WalkReindeer Dash (Ages 7 & Under)

From $8 Open

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Miracle on College Street Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Miracle on College Street MileMiracle 3:59 Event

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Woodford County Santa Shuffle 5K & Kids Elf Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Virtual Runner/Walker5K Run/WalkKids' Elf Dash

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Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Louisville

Sun, Jan 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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The Fast and The Furriest 5K

Sun, Feb 21 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +3

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Etown Trail Classic

Sat, Mar 6 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

5K Trail run5K Trail run8 Hour Endurance Race Relay +4

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Shamrock Shuffle 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Somerset, KY Somerset

5K Run/Walk5K Competitive Walk5K Run/Walk +3

From $10 Closed

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Louisville

Sat, Apr 3 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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PNC Kentucky Derby Festival Tour de Lou

Sun, Apr 11 · Louisville, KY Louisville

12 Mile Ride12 Mile Ride25 Mile Ride +7

From $40 Open

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Brandon True Memorial Heroes For The Homeless 5K Presented by Anderson Communities

Sat, Apr 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

1 Mile Fun Walk1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk +5

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Beechwood PTSA Tiger Trail 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Ft Mitchell, KY Ft Mitchell

5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run +1

From $15 Closed

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

Sat, Jun 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

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

From $0 Closed 47 spots left

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Buffalo Trace Stampede

Sat, Jun 12 · Maysville, KY Maysville

1 Mile Run With Your DogBuffalo Trace Stampede 1 Mile Walk1 Mile Run With Your Dog +5

From $20 Closed

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Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K

Sat, Jul 3 · Dry Ridge, KY Dry Ridge

Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5KVirtual Big Rex’s Bottle Rocket 5KBig Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K +5

From $10 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Louisville

Sat, Jul 17 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile1 Mile5K +12

From $17 Closed 5 spots left

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Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 28 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile Walk1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk +5

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

Sun, Sep 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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