5K Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 284 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.

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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Southern Grit Endurance Challenge

Sat, Apr 18 · Parksville, KY Parksville

3 Hour Ruck24 Hour12 Hour +6

From $0 Open

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Danny Carothers "Conquer the Hill" 5K Race/Walk

Sat, Apr 18 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Danny Carothers "Conquer the Hill" 5K Race/Walk

From $35 Open

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Colors for Care 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

Colors for Care 5K - Students (6th-12th grade)Colors for Care 5K - 18+ (non-students)Colors for Care 5K VIRTUAL EVENT

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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The Challenge Race 2026 - Kentucky Obstacle Course Race

Sat, Apr 18 · Mackville, KY Mackville

Challenge Race Open WavesMen's Elite & Age GroupsWomen’s Elite & Age Groups Heat

From $45 Open 50 spots left

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Two Bridge Run 10-Miler and 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Maysville, KY Maysville

5k Run/Walk10 Miler

From $30 Open

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Autism SpectRUN 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 18 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Autism SpectRUN 5K Run/WalkAutism SpectRUN 5K Run/Walk (Kids 9 & Under)

From $0 Open

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Breakfast Lions Club 35th Annual Tri-Fest 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Henderson, KY Henderson

5K RunHabi-Tot Trot Kids Dash

From $5 Open

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Stronger Than Silence 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 18 · Corbin, KY Corbin

Stronger Than Silence 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Hillbilly Half Race Series - Run for the Kids 5K/10K/Half Marathon

Sun, Apr 19 · Pikeville, KY Pikeville

2 Mile Walk (NOT TIMED)5K10K +1

From $20 Open

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Steps for Safe Water 5K

Sun, Apr 19 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Steps For Safe Water 5KSteps for Safe Water - VIRTUAL

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon (5k/10k) - Louisville

Sun, Apr 19 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Kentucky Cryptid Series - Goatman

Sun, Apr 19 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Goatman 5 MilerVirtual Goatman 5 Miler

From $20 Open

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Thoroughbred Trot 5K & Fun Run

Sun, Apr 19 · Midway, KY Midway

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

From $20 Open

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National Crime Victim Rights Week Awareness 5K

Mon, Apr 20 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

NCVRW 5K

From $0 Open

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Kentucky Derby Festival Race Weekend

Fri, Apr 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

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

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Grace in Every Step 5K

Fri, Apr 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

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

From $0 Open

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Lace Up for Limb Loss

Sat, Apr 25 · Greensburg, KY Greensburg

Lace Up for Limb Loss WalkLace Up for Limb Loss - Intermediate Race (Third - Fifth Grade)Lace Up for Limb Loss - Primary Race (Kindergarten - Second Grade)

From $10 Open

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Camel Color 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Alexandria, KY Alexandria

1 MileSleep-In OptionCamel Color 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Mutt Strut

Sat, Apr 25 · Murray, KY Murray

1 mile dog walk5K RunMutt Strut Virtual Race

From $20 Open

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Beechwood PTSA Tiger Trail 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Ft Mitchell, KY Ft Mitchell

5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Mountain Mushroom Festival Fungus 5K and 2K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · Irvine, KY Irvine

Mountain Mushroom Festival Fungus 2KMountain Mushroom Festival Fungus 5K

From $25 Open

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2026 Run With Courage 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Pikeville, KY Pikeville

1 Mile Walk5KShirt Only

From $25 Open

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Paws to The Pavement 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5KKids Dash

From $10 Open

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

Sat, Apr 25 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Dogwood Dash

Sat, Apr 25 · Union, KY Union

5K Run/Walk (With Shirt)5K Run/Walk (No Shirt)

From $25 Open

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Sustainable Glasgow's 5th Annual Homegrown 5k

Sat, Apr 25 · Glasgow, KY Glasgow

2026 Homegrown 5k

From $25 Open

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Chicks on the Run 5K & Honor Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · Wilder, KY Wilder

1 Mile Honor WalkVirtual Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Burnside Bunny Hop 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Burnside, KY Burnside

5K Competitive Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Diaper Dash 5K & FREE Kid's Sprint

Sat, Apr 25 · Versailles, KY Versailles

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

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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MCTC PTA 3k Color Run

Sun, Apr 26 · Mount Sterling, KY Mount Sterling

MCTC PTA 3k Color Run

From $30 Open

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The Aumazing Race 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Apr 26 · Barbourville, KY Barbourville

The AuMazing Race 5K/1 mile Fun Walk

From $25 Closed

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Derby Dash 5k

Sat, May 2 · Williamstown, KY Williamstown

5K Derby DashGroup Deal (5+ people make a group)Youth (16 years old or younger)

From $10 Open

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Chamber Crawl 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 2 · Columbia, KY Columbia

Chamber Crawl 5K

From $30 Open

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Sutton Derby Day 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Sutton Derby Day 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkSutton Derby Day 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Fairview Baptist 5K Run For Missions

Sat, May 2 · Mount Vernon, KY Mount Vernon

2 Mile WalkFree Student Strides 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk (Ages 4-18; No shirt included; No age group awards)5K Run +2

From $0 Open

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Light the Night 5K: Superhero Walk/Run Hardin County Edition

Fri, May 8 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Light The Night Run/ Walk

From $35 Open

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2026 Mercy Health Iron Mom Half-Marathon, Relay & 5K

Sat, May 9 · Paducah, KY Paducah

5K4 Person Relay2 Person Relay +3

From $35 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (19)

Sat, May 9 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Lunch Lady Hustle 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Kids Dash5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $0 Open

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The Olmsted 5K at Shawnee Park

Sat, May 9 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open 52 spots left

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Team Stacy – Nobody Fights Alone F3 Northern Kentucky 5K

Sat, May 9 · Burlington, KY Burlington

5K RUN/WALK (NO SHIRT)5K RUN/WALK (WITH SHIRT)5K STUDENT (WITH SHIRT) +1

From $20 Open

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Grey Matters 5K/10K/Virtual Race

Sat, May 9 · Whitesburg, KY Whitesburg

5KVirtual 5K RaceVirtual 10K Race +1

From $30 Open

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Share Your Strength 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Danville, KY Danville

5K Virtual Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Hebron Color Run

Sat, May 9 · Hebron, KY Hebron

Hebron Color Run

From $15 Open

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Mount Washington Spring Festival 5K (May 9, 2026)

Sat, May 9 · Mt Washington, KY Mt Washington

5K Run Walk (Live race)

From $20 Open

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

Sat, May 9 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Throo the Zoo 5K

Sat, May 9 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Throo the Zoo 5KThroo the Zoo Virtual 5K

From $25 Open

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

Sat, May 9 · Smiths Grove, KY Smiths Grove

Puppy PACE 5K with Warren County Public LibraryPACE Half Marathon RETURNING Half or Full RunnerPACE Half Marathon +2

From $15 Open

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Ultimate Raider Challenge

Sat, May 9 · Dry Ridge, KY Dry Ridge

Ultimate Raider Challenge OpenUltimate Raider Challenge MaleUltimate Raider Challenge Female +3

From $15 Open

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