Running Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 344 running races in Kentucky in 2026 across 112 cities. The next upcoming race is the Kentucky Derby Festival Race Weekend in Louisville on April 24. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Kentucky Derby Festival Race Weekend

Fri, Apr 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

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

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Grace in Every Step 5K

Fri, Apr 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

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

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Camel Color 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Alexandria, KY Alexandria

Virtual 1 MileCamel Color 5k Run/WalkSleep-In Option

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Beechwood PTSA Tiger Trail 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Ft Mitchell, KY Ft Mitchell

Road 5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Diaper Dash 5K & FREE Kid's Sprint

Sat, Apr 25 · Versailles, KY Versailles

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

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Lace Up for Limb Loss

Sat, Apr 25 · Greensburg, KY Greensburg

Road Lace Up for Limb Loss WalkLace Up for Limb Loss - Intermediate Race (Third - Fifth Grade)Lace Up for Limb Loss - Primary Race (Kindergarten - Second Grade)

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Dogwood Dash

Sat, Apr 25 · Union, KY Union

Road 5K Run/Walk (With Shirt)5K Run/Walk (No Shirt)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Mutt Strut

Sat, Apr 25 · Murray, KY Murray

Virtual 1 mile dog walk5K RunMutt Strut Virtual Race

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (17)

Sat, Apr 25 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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2026 Run With Courage 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Pikeville, KY Pikeville

Road 1 Mile Walk5KShirt Only

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Pace in Parks!

Sat, Apr 25 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Open Closing Soon

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UK5K presented by Kroger Simple Truth

Sat, Apr 25 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road 5K Run/Walk - YOUTH (17 & under)5K Run/Walk - ADULTS (18 & over)Jr. Wildcat Club 100 YARD DASH Kids Race (6 & under)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Burnside Bunny Hop 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Burnside, KY Burnside

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Competitive Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Mountain Mushroom Festival Fungus 5K and 2K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · Irvine, KY Irvine

Road Mountain Mushroom Festival Fungus 2KMountain Mushroom Festival Fungus 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Sustainable Glasgow's 5th Annual Homegrown 5k

Sat, Apr 25 · Glasgow, KY Glasgow

Road 2026 Homegrown 5k

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Chicks on the Run 5K & Honor Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · Wilder, KY Wilder

Virtual 1 Mile Honor WalkVirtual Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon 32 spots left

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Paws to The Pavement 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5KKids Dash

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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MCTC PTA Program 3K Color Run/Walk

Sun, Apr 26 · Mount Sterling, KY Mount Sterling

Virtual 3K Color Run/WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerKid's Dash

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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MCTC PTA 3k Color Run

Sun, Apr 26 · Mount Sterling, KY Mount Sterling

Road MCTC PTA 3k Color Run

From $30 Open

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Chamber Crawl 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 2 · Columbia, KY Columbia

Road Chamber Crawl 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Sutton Derby Day 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road Sutton Derby Day 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkSutton Derby Day 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Wildcat @ General Butler

Sat, May 2 · Carrollton, KY Carrollton

Trail Saturday 6 Hours of PowerSaturday 5KSaturday 10K +2

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Fairview Baptist 5K Run For Missions

Sat, May 2 · Mount Vernon, KY Mount Vernon

Road Free Student Strides 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk (Ages 4-18; No shirt included; No age group awards)2 Mile Walk5K Run +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Derby Dash 5k

Sat, May 2 · Williamstown, KY Williamstown

Road Youth (16 years old or younger)Group Deal (5+ people make a group)5K Derby Dash

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Knot Alone Walk/Run

Sat, May 2 · London, KY London

Road Knot Alone Walk/Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Westside 5K Derby Dash

Sun, May 3 · Junction City, KY Junction City

Road Westside 5K Derby Dash

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PSI KY’s Virtual 5K Run for Maternal Mental Health

Mon, May 4 · Your Town, KY Your Town

Virtual PSI KY’s Virtual 5K Run for Maternal Mental Health

From $35 Open

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The Emergency Mile

Thu, May 7 · Mt. Vernon, KY Mt. Vernon

Road 1-Mile Walk1-Mile Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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

Fri, May 8 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Road Light The Night Run/ Walk

From $35 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (19)

Sat, May 9 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Throo the Zoo 5K

Sat, May 9 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual Throo the Zoo 5KThroo the Zoo Virtual 5K

From $25 Open

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Owensboro YMCA BBQ 5K

Sat, May 9 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road BBQ 5K chip timingBBQ 5K no timing - non competitive

From $35 Open

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2026 Mercy Health Iron Mom Half-Marathon, Relay & 5K

Sat, May 9 · Paducah, KY Paducah

Virtual 5K4 Person Relay2 Person Relay +3

From $35 Open

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Hebron Color Run

Sat, May 9 · Hebron, KY Hebron

Road Hebron Color Run

From $15 Open

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Stride for Strays (Cancelled)

Sat, May 9 · Ashland, KY Ashland

Road Stride for Strays 5K/2K(Cancelled)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Mount Washington Spring Festival 5K (May 9, 2026)

Sat, May 9 · Mt Washington, KY Mt Washington

Road 5K Run Walk (Live race)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Share Your Strength 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Danville, KY Danville

Virtual 5K Virtual Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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

Sat, May 9 · Smiths Grove, KY Smiths Grove

Road Puppy PACE 5K with Warren County Public LibraryPACE Half MarathonPACE Half Marathon RETURNING Half or Full Runner +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Lunch Lady Hustle 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Kids Dash5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Team Stacy – Nobody Fights Alone F3 Northern Kentucky 5K

Sat, May 9 · Burlington, KY Burlington

Road 5K RUN/WALK (WITH SHIRT)5K RUN/WALK (NO SHIRT)5K STUDENT (WITH SHIRT) +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Olmsted 5K at Shawnee Park

Sat, May 9 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open 52 spots left

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Ultimate Raider Challenge

Sat, May 9 · Dry Ridge, KY Dry Ridge

Ultimate Raider Challenge OpenUltimate Raider Challenge FemaleUltimate Raider Challenge Male +3

From $15 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (19)

Sat, May 9 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Wanda Casey Mother's Day 3K

Sun, May 10 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Virtual VIRTUAL Wanda Casey Mother's Day 3KWanda Casey Mother's Day 3KFREE Kid's 1/4 Mile Dash

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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WILD WORKOUTS

Wed, May 13 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Yoga @ Flamingo (Wednesday, 5/13)Yoga @ Colobus (Saturday, 8/1)Yoga @ Butterfly (Wednesday, 7/22) +6

From $25 Open 30 spots left

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2026 River Rat Run (3K)

Thu, May 14 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Road 2026 River Rat Run

From $20 Open

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Warren County Sheriff's Foundation 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road Warren County Sheriff's Foundation 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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MILES WITH MAROONS 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, May 16 · SOMERSET, KY SOMERSET

Road 5K Run5K Competitive Walk

From $20 Open

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Hawesville FD Auxiliary 5K

Sat, May 16 · Lewisport, KY Lewisport

Road Hawesville FD Auxiliary 5K

From $20 Open

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Kentucky Hands & Voices SuperHEARo 5K

Sat, May 16 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Virtual 1.5 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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