Running Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 321 running races in Kentucky in 2026 across 104 cities. The next upcoming race is the St. Albert the Great Church Viking Dash 5k 2026 in Louisville on June 18. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Fitt Fiddle 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 17 · Leitchfield, KY Leitchfield

Road Fit Fiddle Family Fun WalkFitt Fiddle 5K

From $0 Open

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Crank & Boom Sprint For Scoops 3K & Kid's Dash

Fri, Jul 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Virtual Runner/Walker3K Run/WalkLittle Scoops Kids' Dash

From $15 Open

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The Forge Challenge

Sat, Jul 18 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

OCR Single Competition 9:10am WAVESingle Competition 9:20am WAVESingle Competition 8:00am WAVE +32

From $85 Open 5 spots left

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Survive the Night Relays

Sat, Jul 18 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Ultra Solo MarathonSurvive the Night Marathon Relay (2-5 Runners)Survive the Night Marathon Relay (6-10 Runners) +6

From $80 Open

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Connect Community Village 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Road Connect Community Village 5K Run5K COMPETITIVE WalkerRUCK

From $20 Open

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Run with the Bulldogs

Sat, Jul 18 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Road Run With the Bulldogs: Color Splash 5KBulldogs Kids Run

From $10 Open

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QD50: Duel at the creek

Sun, Jul 19 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road QD50: Duel at the creek.

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Bagel Boogie 2 Miler & FREE Kid's Dash

Sun, Jul 19 · Berea, KY Berea

Virtual Virtual Runner/Walker2 Miler Run/WalkFREE Kid's Dash (9 & Under)

From $0 Open

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MJ5K Run/Walk/Roll

Thu, Jul 23 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road MJ5K Run/Walk/Roll

From $35 Open

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Distillery Dash Cross Country 5k/10k

Fri, Jul 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road 5k Cross Country Race10k Cross Country Race

From $35 Open

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IHR Midnight Climb 6K

Fri, Jul 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road IHR Midnight Climb

From $5 Open

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Moonlit Mile 5K

Fri, Jul 24 · Richmond, KY Richmond

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

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Shepherd's House Run For Recovery

Sat, Jul 25 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual LIVE Fun Walk5K LIVEDog Contest Registration +1

From $10 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (30)

Sat, Jul 25 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Coal Miner Run for Clean Lungs

Sat, Jul 25 · Harlan, KY Harlan

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

From $10 Open

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Run White & Blue 5K & 10K

Sat, Jul 25 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 2 Mile Ruck/Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker +1

From $20 Open

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Santa's Midnight Dash

Sat, Jul 25 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Road Santa's Midnight Dash 3 Mile Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Run For Dreams

Sat, Jul 25 · Shelbyville, KY Shelbyville

Trail 12 hr6 Hr relay (up to 6 people)6 hr +1

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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#FEEDTHEKIDS Beer Mile

Sat, Jul 25 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road #FEEDTHEKIDS Beer Mile Relay#FEEDTHEKIDS Beer Mile

From $30 Open 24 spots left

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St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic 5K

Fri, Jul 31 · Fancy Farm, KY Fancy Farm

Road 2026 St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic 5K

From $25 Open

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Right On Time Mile

Fri, Jul 31 · Campbellsville, KY Campbellsville

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Nothing Bundt Fun 3K Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 31 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Virtual Participant3K Run/WalkKids 1/4 Mile Cake Dash

From $15 Open

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Kentucky State Police "Running Signal 9" 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Campbellsville, KY Campbellsville

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

From $10 Open

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Talon's Trail to Triumph 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Brandenburg, KY Brandenburg

Virtual Talons 5K Run/ WalkVIRTUAL 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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MKK's Rugged Race Presented by Independence Bank

Sat, Aug 1 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Trail 5K Trail RunRugged RascalsRugged Kids +5

From $20 Open

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The Duane Klug/Hunter Serna Memorial 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Radcliff, KY Radcliff

Road The Duane Klug/Hunter Serna Memorial 5K

From $35 Open

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Back to School 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Danville, KY Danville

Road Kids Fun Run/WalkBack 2 School 5K

From $20 Open

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Grant County Fair Mile

Sat, Aug 1 · Williamstown, KY Williamstown

Road Grant County Fair Mile Race

From $5 Open

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IHR Poker Run

Tue, Aug 4 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road 1 Mile Fun RunIroquois Hill Runners Poker Run

From $0 Open

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FOX on the RUN 5K

Fri, Aug 7 · Henderson, KY Henderson

Road 5K WALK5K run/walk

From $20 Open

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NIBROC 2 Miler

Fri, Aug 7 · Corbin, KY Corbin

Road Fastest Kid in TownNibroc 2 Miler

From $10 Open

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2026 WCYCC Emancipation Celebration 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Paducah, KY Paducah

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Laps of Love: Run For Their Lives 2026

Sat, Aug 8 · Monticello, KY Monticello

1 Mile Loop

From $10 Open

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Race the Runway 5.02K

Sat, Aug 8 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Race the Runway 5.02K

From $30 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Louisville

Sat, Aug 8 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)Virtual - Adult +3

From $10 Open

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Garden Spot 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Franklin, KY Franklin

Virtual 5K WalkVirtual 5K5K Run

From $20 Open

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OLOL 1 Mile Bearcat Fun Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Louisville, KY Louisville

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A Midsummer Night's Run 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Virtual Runner/WalkerA Midsummer Night's Run 5KFastest Kid In Town

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Summer Sizzler- Louisville

Sat, Aug 8 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual Kids Dash1 Mile10k +4

From $17 Open

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PACK THE PANTRY 4-MILE RELAY RACE

Sat, Aug 8 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Road 2-Mile Run/Walk (racing alone)4-Mile Run/Walk (racing alone)4-Mile Relay

From $20 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Harmony Hustle 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Road Harmony Hustle 5K

From $25 Open

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Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour (OKHT)

Sat, Aug 8 · Crestwood, KY Crestwood

Virtual Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour: 20-mile RideOld Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour: 40-mile RideOld Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour: Virtual Ride +1

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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The Cupcake Classic 3K

Fri, Aug 14 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Virtual Runner/Walker3K Run/WalkLittle Cupcake Kids' Dash (1/4 Mile)

From $12 Open

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St. Augustine School Faith in Motion 5K

Fri, Aug 14 · Lebanon, KY Lebanon

Road St. Augustine School Faith in Motion Fun Run (St. Augustine Preschool / Kindergarten students only)St. Augustine School Faith in Motion 5K Run/WalkSt. Augustine Faith in Motion 5K VIRTUAL EDITION +1

From $15 Open

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Radler Rush Cross Country 5k/10k

Fri, Aug 14 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Road 5k Cross Country Race10k Cross Country Race

From $35 Open

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Back The Track 5K Sponsored by O'Brien Ford

Fri, Aug 14 · Versailles, KY Versailles

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

From $15 Open

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Chrysalis House 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 15 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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DV8K Life Changing Run (8K & 4K)

Sat, Aug 15 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Kids' 1/4 Mile DashVirtual Runner/Walker4K Run/Walk +1

From $12 Open

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LEGACY RACE

Sat, Aug 15 · Lexington, KY Lexington

LEGACY RACE - MIXED TEAM OF 4LEGACY RACE - DOUBLESLEGACY RACE - INDIVIDUAL

From $70 Open 40 spots left

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