Marathons in Kentucky 2026 | Upcoming Races & Dates

There are 7 marathons in Kentucky scheduled for 2026. The next is the Baptist Health: The American Bluegrass Classic in PADUCAH on October 17. Kentucky marathons run primarily October through June.

Baptist Health: The American Bluegrass Classic

Sat, Oct 17 · PADUCAH, KY PADUCAH

Half MarathonMarathon4 Person Relay

From $65 Open Closing Soon

bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000

Sat, Oct 31 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

bg6000 - Virtualbg6000 (Sunday, Nov 1, 2026)Half Marathon (Sunday, Nov 1, 2026) +6

From $35 Open Closing Soon 2 spots left

Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K

Sun, Nov 1 · Louisville, KY Louisville

10K - Extended Online Registration10KVirtual Run - 10K +6

From $54.99 Open

Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 10 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Runner/WalkerHalf MarathonHalf Marathon +5

From $0 Open

Kentucky Derby Festival Race Weekend

Fri, Apr 23 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Kentucky Derby Festival 5K Presented by First UrologyKentucky Derby Festival 5K Presented by First UrologyHumana Virtual miniMarathon +13

From $45 Open Closing Soon

P.A.C.E. Races for Youth Athletic Scholarships

Sat, May 8 · Smiths Grove, KY Smiths Grove

Puppy PACE 5K with Warren County Public LibraryPACE Half MarathonPACE Half Marathon RETURNING Half or Full Runner +4

From $15 Open

Hatfield and McCoy Races

Sat, Jun 12 · South Williamson, KY South Williamson

Jeannie Rivard 5KJeannie Rivard 5KRiver Road Half Marathon +5

From $25 Open

Marathons in Kentucky — 2026