5K Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 283 5K races in Kentucky scheduled for 2026. The next is the 2026 Johnson Elementary PTO Color Run in Fort Thomas on March 14. Kentucky 5K races run primarily March through January.

Fitness For Fun Run 5k - Feeling Empowered by Movement

Sat, Mar 7 · Danville, KY Danville

Fitness For Fun Run 5k - Feeling Empowered by Movement

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Etown Trail Classic

Sat, Mar 7 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

5K Trail run8 Hour Endurance Race Relay8 Hour Endurance Race +1

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

Sat, Mar 7 · Versailles, KY Versailles

5K10 MilerHalf Marathon +1

From $29 Open Closing Soon

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Kappa Delta Shamrock Shuffle 5K Run

Sat, Mar 7 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Kappa Delta Shamrock Shuffle 5K Run

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Hightail'n for Hadley Jo

Sat, Mar 7 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Hightail'n for Hadley Jo 5KHightail'n for Hadley Jo 1 Mile Fun Run

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2026 Johnson Elementary PTO Color Run

Sat, Mar 14 · Fort Thomas, KY Fort Thomas

Individual StudentIndividual Adult

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

Sat, Mar 14 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

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UK Otolaryngology World Hearing Day 5K

Sat, Mar 14 · Lexington, KY Lexington

1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk

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Glow to the Beat 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Mar 14 · Bardstown, KY Bardstown

Glow to the Beat 5K Run/Walk

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2026 St. Patrick's Day 5K Virtual Run - Louisville

Sat, Mar 14 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5K

From $19.72 Open Closing Soon

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Shamrock Shuffle 5K

Sat, Mar 14 · Somerset, KY Somerset

5K Run/Walk5K Competitive WalkFastest Kid In Town

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Lexington Habitat’s Shamrock Shuffle 3K

Sat, Mar 14 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Lexington Habitat for Humanity's 20th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 3K

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (11)

Sat, Mar 14 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K10KHalf Marathon

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St. Patrick's Day 5K Run/2-Mile Walk

Sat, Mar 14 · Livingston, KY Livingston

2-Mile WalkStudent Strides (Ages 4-18)Student Strides (Ages 4-18) +1

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St. Paddy's Day 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Mar 14 · Pikeville, KY Pikeville

5K RunFun Walk

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Loopy Leprechaun 5k/10k

Sun, Mar 15 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5K10K

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Farmer & Frenchman Winery Run/Walk

Sun, Mar 15 · Robards, KY Robards

Fun Run/Walk + BrunchFun Run/Walk OnlyBrunch Only

From $22 Closed

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Madison Central Marching Band Band On The Run 5k

Sat, Mar 21 · Richmond, KY Richmond

MCHS Band Band on The Run Virtual5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Lucky O'possum

Sat, Mar 21 · Nancy, KY Nancy

5K Trail Competitive Walk5K Trail Run10K Trail Run +1

From $30 Open 100 spots left

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Run for Reform 5K/10K

Sat, Mar 21 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

10K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Reforest Frenzy

Sat, Mar 21 · Lexington, KY Lexington

1 Mile Dash5K Run10k Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Kingdom 5K

Sat, Mar 21 · Shelbyville, KY Shelbyville

5K Run or Walk

From $50 Open

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Bluegrass Bourbon 5K

Sat, Mar 21 · Midway, KY Midway

Virtual Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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Strides Against Blood Cancer 5K

Sun, Mar 22 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk

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Family Enrichment Center's Run & Walk for Children

Fri, Mar 27 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K Run5K Fun WalkHalf-Marathon

From $30 Open 80 spots left

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Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Mar 28 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

5K: Steps Division5K: Run/Walk5K: Duo Team +5

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Mar 28 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Roaring Color Fun Run and Walk (5k/1 Mile) (Saturday, March 28, 2026)

Sat, Mar 28 · La Grange, KY La Grange

Roaring Color 1 MileRoaring Color 5K

From $15 Open

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Run For Another 2026 5K and 10K

Sat, Mar 28 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

Run For Another 5KRun For Another 10K

From $30 Open

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Color Me KD Shamrock Color Run 5K

Sat, Mar 28 · Burlington, KY Burlington

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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

Sat, Mar 28 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Mar 28 · Danville, KY Danville

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Perfect 10 at Mt. Brilliant Farm

Sat, Mar 28 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K10 K10 Mile

From $30 Open

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Kiwanis Bunny Hop 5K/10K Run/Walk and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Mar 28 · Paducah, KY Paducah

Kids 1 K fun run (not timed) clock going5K run/walk10K run/walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Kenton Rotary 0.5K

Wed, Apr 1 · Covington, KY Covington

.5K

From $50 Open

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Lions Run for Sight 5K

Sat, Apr 4 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Healing in Motion 5K

Sat, Apr 4 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerFREE Kid's Dash (9 & Under)

From $0 Open

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National Parkinson's Institute: Walk to End Parkinson's

Sat, Apr 4 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Walk to End Parkinson's Virtual RaceWalk To End Parkinson's

From $40 Open

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Kentucky Wesleyan Senior Committee Charity 5K

Sat, Apr 4 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Kentucky Wesleyan Senior Committee Charity 5K

From $10 Open

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The Tater Trot

Sat, Apr 4 · Benton, KY Benton

The Tater Trot

From $35 Open

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Hillbilly Hustle 5K & 10K

Sat, Apr 4 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

Hillbilly Hustle 5KHillbilly Hustle 10K

From $30 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (15)

Sat, Apr 11 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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ARK's Dawgy Dash 2026 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 11 · Munfordville, KY Munfordville

Dawgy Dash 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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A Warrant to Run 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

A Warrant to Run 5K [*ONLY* Medallion Included]A Warrant to Run 5K [Race Medallion + T-Shirt]A Warrant to Run 5K [*ONLY* T-Shirt Included] +4

From $25 Open

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Tour de Paris 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Paris, KY Paris

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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The Red Brick Run

Sat, Apr 11 · Cadiz, KY Cadiz

Red Brick Run 5K - Student TicketRed Brick Run or Walk 5kRed Brick Run 10k +1

From $20 Open

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Bluegrass Mile & Trotters 5k!

Fri, Apr 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Bluegrass MileTrotters 5K

From $12 Closed

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

Sat, Apr 18 · Lexington, KY Lexington

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

From $0 Open

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The Good Fight 5k

Sat, Apr 18 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

The Good Fight 5k

From $30 Open

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Run/Walk for Hope 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Kona Ice Kids Color RunRun/Walk for Hope 5kVirtual 5K

From $10 Open

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