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.

Iron Horse Locomotion 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · New Haven, KY New Haven

Road LOCO motion 5K

From $30 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Northern KY

Sat, Sep 12 · Crescent Springs, KY Crescent Springs

Road Child Registration 12 & UnderFirst Responders & Military RegistrationAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Patriot Chase 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Susan Bradley-Cox Tri for Sight Triathlon/Duathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Triathlon Aqua-BikeTriathlon Relay - FemaleTriathlon Relay - Male +11

From $90 Open

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Aphasia in Motion 5K & Fun Run

Fri, Sep 18 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road One Mile Fun RunAphasia in Motion 5K

From $15 Open

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Run To Remember 5K

Fri, Sep 18 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Virtual Run To Remember 5KRun To Remember VIRTUAL Run

From $30 Open

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Harrodsburg Animal Hospital Harrodsburg Oktoberfest 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Harrodsburg, KY Harrodsburg

Road Harrodsburg Animal Hospital - Harrodsburg Oktoberfest 5k Walk/Run

From $25 Open

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J.J. the Jet Plane Foundation 5K Color Run/Walk for Pediatric Cancer

Sat, Sep 19 · Frenchburg, KY Frenchburg

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk for Pediatric Cancer5K Color Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Tracks for Packs 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road Tracks for Packs 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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13th Annual CASA of the Northern Bluegrass Region 5K Superhero Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Burlington, KY Burlington

Road 5K WALK5K RUNKids 12 and Under Free (Walk) +1

From $0 Open

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Med Center Health 10K Classic

Sat, Sep 19 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Wheelchair RaceMed Center Health 10K Classic

From $35 Open

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Frontrunners Lexington Pride Run 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road 1 Mile Fun WalkPride Run 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Tucker’s Treehouse It's Okay If You're Not Okay 5K presented by TTMA

Sat, Sep 19 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Run4DC

Sat, Sep 19 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Road Run4DC 5K

From $30 Open

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The Lookout

Sun, Sep 20 · LOUISVILLE, KY LOUISVILLE

Road Short LoopThe Lookout

From $20 Open

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Spoonbread Festival 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Berea, KY Berea

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Walk5K VIRTUAL Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Celebrating USA 250 & USMC

Sun, Sep 20 · Stanford, KY Stanford

Road Wilderness Road 10KWilderness Road Half MarathonWilderness Road Marathon

From $45 Open

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Montgomery County All Paws 3K

Fri, Sep 25 · Mount Sterling, KY Mount Sterling

Virtual 3K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerFREE Kid's Dash (9 & Under)

From $0 Open

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Glow for Recovery 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Sep 25 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Road Glow for Recovery 5K Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Scarecrow Shuffle 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Carlisle, KY Carlisle

Road 5k Run/WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerFastest Kid in Town

From $0 Open

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"Luther Run" 5k Race for Recovery

Sat, Sep 26 · Hebron, KY Hebron

Road 5K RUN/WALK

From $40 Open

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MuuvWell Hot Rod 24 Hour Ultra

Sat, Sep 26 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road MuuvWell Hot Rod 24 Hour UltraMuuvWell Hot Rod 12 Hour Ultra NIGHT TIMEMuuvWell Hot Rod 24 Hour Relay +1

From $75 Open

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Sound the Alarm 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Independence, KY Independence

Virtual 5K WALK5K RUNVirtual 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Farmers National Bank Pokey Pig 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Lebanon, KY Lebanon

Virtual VIRTUAL Farmers National Bank Pokey Pig 5K Run/WalkFarmers National Bank Pokey Pig 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Bourbon & Beyond 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Bourbon & Beyond 5K

From $30 Open

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Stronger Than 1 Family Fun Mile and 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road Family Fun MileStronger Than 1 - 5k

From $20 Open

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Miles for Music

Sat, Sep 26 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Miles for Music 6 Hour Endurance EventMiles for Music 12 Hour Endurance Event

From $50 Open

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10,000 Meter on Van Meter

Sat, Sep 26 · Winchester, KY Winchester

Road 5K10K

From $25 Open

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Run Baby Run 5K Benefiting NICU Babies

Sat, Sep 26 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Virtual ParticipantKid's Dash

From $10 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Fly Sam Fly 5K run/walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Stanford, KY Stanford

Road Fly Sam Fly 5K run/walkT Shirt Only

From $20 Open

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Spencer County Octoberfest 5K

Tue, Sep 29 · Taylorsville, KY Taylorsville

Road Octoberfest 5KOctoberfest Kids Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Lincoln Days Railsplitter 5K and 10K

Sat, Oct 3 · Hodgenville, KY Hodgenville

Road Lincoln Days Railsplitter Kid's DashLincoln Days Railsplitter Run - 5KLincoln to Lincoln- 10K

From $10 Open

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6th Annual Queenslake Mogadishu Mile Kentucky

Sat, Oct 3 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

Open

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The Alton Blakley 5K To Beat Breast Cancer

Sat, Oct 3 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Road 5K Run5K Competitive Walker

From $25 Open

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Mogadishu Mile - Georgetown, Kentucky

Sat, Oct 3 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

OCR Mogadishu Mile Team Registration (Civilian, NON-ACTIVE Military)

From $10 Open

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Foundations 4 Hope 5K - Kentucky

Sat, Oct 3 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road 5K Run/WalkJerry Can 5K Relay

From $35 Open

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Sorghum Shuffle 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Springfield, KY Springfield

Road Sorghum Shuffle 5K

From $20 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Louisville

Sat, Oct 3 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 5K10KVolunteer then Run +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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UK DPT 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road DPT 2027 Fundraiser Race

From $25 Open

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The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 3 · Slade, KY Slade

Trail VIRTUAL Half MarathonHalf Marathon

From $60 Open

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WHINE UP THE HILL

Sat, Oct 3 · Park City, KY Park City

Road Sip n StrollWhine up the HillKid's Run

From $15 Open

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CDH Family Reunion and Memorial Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

Virtual Warrior WalkWarrior Walk for all CDH Families (In Person)

From $20 Open

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Kentucky Cryptid Series - Bigfoot

Sun, Oct 4 · Fairdale, KY Fairdale

Virtual Bigfoot 5 MilerBigfoot 8 MilerBigfoot Virtual 8 Miler

From $20 Open

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Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 4K

Sat, Oct 10 · Gravel Switch, KY Gravel Switch

Trail 2026 Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 4K

From $25 Open

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Steps for Safety 5k & Kid Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Virtual Kids Fun RunSteps for Safety 5k - Virtual RunSteps for Safety 5k

From $15 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Tails & Tatas Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Virtual Tails and Tatas Breast Cancer Kids 1 Mile RunTails and Tatas Breast Cancer 5K Run/WalkTails and Tatas Breast Cancer 5K Run Walk VIRTUAL

From $10 Open

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The Tri-County Kentucky United Way Spirit 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Bardstown, KY Bardstown

Virtual The Spirit 5KThe Spirit 5K VIRTUAL RUN

From $20 Open

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Run The Ridge Trail Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Beaver Dam, KY Beaver Dam

Trail Run The Ridge Trail 5KRun The Ridge Trail 10KRun The Ridge Trail 25K

From $25 Open

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