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.

KTFMC 5K At Gainsborough Farm

Sat, Oct 10 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Road KTFMC 5k

From $30 Open

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Haunted Horsepower 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K Run/WalkKids Dash

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Redeeming Hope’s Rise Up & Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Virtual 1 Mile Fun WalkVirtual Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk +1

From $0 Open

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k

Sun, Oct 11 · Midway, KY Midway

Virtual Virtual 5k5k - NO SHIRT5K +7

From $25 Open

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Every Life Remembered Walk

Sun, Oct 11 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Every Life Remembered

From $10 Open

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Little Rooster Run

Fri, Oct 16 · Glencoe, KY Glencoe

Ultra Little Rooster Run 5K TrailLittle Rooster Run Mini Barnyard Ultra TrailLittle Rooster Kids Fun Run

From $20 Open

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LBL Bridge to Bridge Trail Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Hardin, KY Hardin

Trail 22K Trail Run - 3 Person Relay22K Trail Run - Individual22K Trail Run - 2 Person Relay

From $69 Open 40 spots left

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Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual VIRTUAL Urban Bourbon 5KUrban Bourbon 5KUrban Bourbon Half Marathon +1

From $30 Open 50 spots left

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LCRH Run and Walk To Remember 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Road Fun Walk (1 Loop) - No Awards5K Competitive Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Hustle for Hope 3K

Sat, Oct 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road Hustle for Hope 3K

From $25 Open

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Baptist Health: The American Bluegrass Classic

Sat, Oct 17 · PADUCAH, KY PADUCAH

Road Half MarathonMarathon4 Person Relay

From $65 Open

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Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Hopkinsville, KY Hopkinsville

Road Hoptown 5KHoptown Half Marathon

From $30 Open

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Running For A Cure: Georgia Mae's Peachy 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Leitchfield, KY Leitchfield

Road Running For A Cure: Georgia Mae's Peachy 5K

From $25 Open

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The Running Pumpkin

Sat, Oct 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road The Running Pumpkin 5K

From $30 Open

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Knox/Whitley Humane Association 5K Mutt Strut and Dogwalk

Sat, Oct 17 · CORBIN, KY CORBIN

Road Dog walk/fun runKnox/Whitley Humane Association 5K

From $25 Open

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Dash For A Cure 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · London, KY London

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

From $0 Open

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Renfro Rock 'N Run Half Marathon / 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Mount Vernon, KY Mount Vernon

Road 5K - RunStudent Strides 5K Fun Run/Walk5K - Walk +2

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Miles For Medicine 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

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

From $15 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Thru the Ville 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Thru the Ville 5K

From $30 Open

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Little Batty Trail Runs

Sun, Oct 25 · Nancy, KY Nancy

Road 5K Trail Run/Walk10K Trail Run1/2 Marathon Trail Run

From $30 Open 30 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Danville, KY (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Danville, KY Danville

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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GRADSA 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road GRADSA 5K

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000

Sat, Oct 31 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Virtual bg6000 - Virtualbg6000 (Sunday, Nov 1, 2026)Half Marathon (Sunday, Nov 1, 2026) +4

From $35 Open

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Howl‑O‑Ween Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Virtual 1k Kids Run5K Virtual5k Run/Walk +1

From $0 Open

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Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K

Sun, Nov 1 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual Virtual Run - 10K10K - Extended Online Registration10K +6

From $49.99 Open

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Turkey Trotter 5 Miler

Sat, Nov 7 · La Grange, KY La Grange

Road Turkey Trotter 4K WalkTurkey Trotter 5 Miler Run

From $40 Open

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The Wildcat @ General Butler

Sat, Nov 7 · Carrollton, KY Carrollton

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

From $40 Open

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Turkey Trails Louisville

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Throo the Boo

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual Throo the Boo Fun RunVirtual Throo the Boo Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Officer Daniel Ellis Memorial 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker 5KRace Volunteer

From $0 Open

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Copperfield Caretaker 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Strides For Service 5k/10k

Sat, Nov 14 · Radcliff, KY Radcliff

Virtual 5k Run/Walk5K Virtual10k

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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RYR Endurance Race Weekend

Sat, Nov 14 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Ultra RYR Endurance 5KRYR Endurance 10KDouble the Fun! 5K and 10K +4

From $45 Open 100 spots left

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Dirty Dog Trail 4 Miler

Sat, Nov 14 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Virtual Runner/Walker/Hiker4 Miler (Run/Walk/Hike)

From $25 Open

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Bleeding Disorders of Kentucky Hemo Hustle

Sat, Nov 14 · Shelbyville, KY Shelbyville

Road BDoKY Hemo Hustle (Adults)BDoKY Hemo Hustle (NO SHIRT GIVEAWAY)BDoKY Hemo Hustle (Kids 12 and under)

From $15 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Red Monster

Sat, Nov 14 · Slade, KY Slade

Trail The Red Monster 25kThe Red Monster 50 Mile

From $80 Open

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Honor Run Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 15 · Florence, KY Florence

Road 5K Run/Walk presented by Medpace10K Run/Walk presented by MedpaceHalf Marathon presented by St. Elizabeth Healthcare

From $40 Open

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The Gobbler Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkHalf Marathon Run +1

From $28 Open

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Pilgrimage in the Park 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Nancy, KY Nancy

Trail Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Louisville Hungry Turkey 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 5K - Extended Online Registration5K5K (Untimed) +4

From $0 Open

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Titletown Turkey Trot, Presented by DOE

Thu, Nov 26 · Danville, KY Danville

Road 1 Mile Gobble WobbleTitletown 5K

From $27.5 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Jingle Bell Trot

Fri, Dec 4 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Road Jingle Bell Trot

From $40 Open

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Woodford County Santa Shuffle 5K & Kids Elf Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Virtual Virtual Runner/Walker5K Run/WalkKids' Elf Dash

From $0 Open

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