Running Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 261 running races in Kentucky in 2026 across 89 cities. The next upcoming race is the Monster Mash & Dash 5K Glow Run in Lexington on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

2026 Jingle Bell Run - Cincinnati, OH

Sat, Dec 12 · Covington, KY Covington

Virtual 5K Timed5K UntimedVirtual Jingler

From $35 Open

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Christmas Island Jingle Bell Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Burnside, KY Burnside

Road 5K Run5K Competitive Walker

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Waverly Winter Warrior

Sun, Dec 13 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 6.5 MileHalf MarathonVirtual Half Marathon +1

From $25 Open

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Ugly Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Whitley City, KY Whitley City

Road 5K

From $20 Open

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Reindeer Runway 2 & 1/2 Mile Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 20 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

Road 2 & 1/2 MILE RUN/WALK - NO T-SHIRT2 & 1/2 MILE RUN/WALK WITH A T-SHIRT

From $15 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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PUR Test Race

Thu, Dec 31 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Pioneer Corporate Coaching and Events

From $0 Open

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2026 Hangover Classic 10 Mile and 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Shelbyville, KY Shelbyville

Road 5K10 Mile

From $35 Open

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Frozen Rails 5K & 10K

Fri, Jan 1 · Midway, KY Midway

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkLittle Rails 1K Kids' Run5K Run/Walk +2

From $15 Open

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FROZEN 4 Mile Run & 2 Mile Walk

Sat, Jan 2 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 2 Mile Walk4 Mile Run

From $40 Open

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New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (02)

Sat, Jan 9 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Shelby Trails

Sat, Jan 16 · Simpsonville, KY Simpsonville

Trail 4 Mile8 Mile

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Bowling Green, KY (04)

Sat, Jan 23 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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

Sun, Jan 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Y Not Tri

Sat, Jan 30 · Paris, KY Paris

Triathlon Individual Triathlon RegistrationTriathlon Relay Registration

From $40 Open

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Frosty Feet 5K

Sat, Jan 30 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Virtual 5k Run/Walk10K

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (05)

Sat, Jan 30 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (07)

Sat, Feb 13 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Fast and The Furriest 5K

Sun, Feb 21 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

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

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (09)

Sat, Feb 27 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K

Sat, Mar 6 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Virtual 5K5K10 Miler +5

From $29 Open

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Etown Trail Classic

Sat, Mar 6 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

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

From $0 Open

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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Louisville

Sat, Mar 13 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5k +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (11)

Sat, Mar 13 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Land Between the Lakes - The Great American Trail Race

Sat, Mar 13 · Grand Rivers, KY Grand Rivers

Trail 23km23kmMarathon +5

From $59 Open

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Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Mar 20 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Virtual 5K: Steps Division5K: Duo Team5K: Run/Walk +13

From $30 Open 4 spots left

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Hillbilly Hustle 5K & 10K

Sat, Mar 27 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

Road Hillbilly Hustle 5KHillbilly Hustle 5KHillbilly Hustle 10K +1

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (13)

Sat, Mar 27 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Apr 3 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Woolly Booger 5K & Main Street Mile Walk, Beattyville, KY

Sat, Apr 3 · Beattyville, KY Beattyville

Road Woolly Booger 5K, Main Street Mile Walk, Beattyville, KY

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 10 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Half MarathonVirtual Runner/WalkerHalf Marathon +5

From $0 Open

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Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (13)

Sat, Apr 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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PNC Kentucky Derby Festival Tour de Lou

Sun, Apr 11 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 12 Mile Ride12 Mile Ride25 Mile Ride +7

From $40 Open

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Southern Grit Endurance Challenge

Sat, Apr 17 · Parksville, KY Parksville

Ultra 6 Hour Ruck24 Hour 2 Person Relay24 Hour Ruck +23

From $0 Open

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

Sat, Apr 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

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

From $0 Open

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Kentucky Derby Festival Race Weekend

Fri, Apr 23 · Louisville, KY Louisville

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

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Chicks on the Run 5K & Honor Walk

Sat, Apr 24 · Wilder, KY Wilder

Virtual 1 Mile Honor Walk1 Mile Honor Walk5K Run/Walk +3

From $40 Open 32 spots left

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A Running Start for Hope 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $20 Open

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Maysville Bridge Run - 10-Miler and 5k

Sat, Apr 24 · Maysville, KY Maysville

Road 5k Run/Walk5k Run/Walk10 Miler +1

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Apr 24 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Westside 5K Derby Dash

Sun, May 2 · Junction City, KY Junction City

Road Westside 5K Derby DashWestside 5K Derby Dash

From $25 Open

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Pisgah Farms & Furlongs Half Mare-athon & 10K

Sat, May 8 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +4

From $49 Open

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

Sat, May 8 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, May 8 · Smiths Grove, KY Smiths Grove

Road Puppy PACE 5K with Warren County Public LibraryPACE Half MarathonPACE Half Marathon +4

From $15 Open

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Extreme Adventure Challenge

Sat, May 15 · Versailles, KY Versailles

The Adventure Continues - Adventure PassExtreme Adventure Challenge 2 Person TeamExtreme Adventure Challenge 4 Person Team +2

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (21)

Sat, May 22 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Louisville

Sun, May 23 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5k +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (22)

Sat, May 29 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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