5K Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 117 5K races in Kentucky scheduled for 2026. The next is the Black Cat Chase 3K presented by Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Frankfort on October 23. Kentucky 5K races run primarily October.

LL Fitness Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Mayfield, KY Mayfield

LL Fitness Turkey Trot

From $25 Open

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KORFEDGE Thanksgiving Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

KORFEDGE Thanksgiving Day 5K

From $20 Open

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19th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk - Williamsburg, Ky

Thu, Nov 26 · Williamsburg, KY Williamsburg

5K Run/Walk - ADULT REGISTRATION5K Run/Walk - STUDENT REGISTRATION

From $15 Open

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Vamos Pavo Thanksgiving 5K Benefitting Bluegrass Community Action

Thu, Nov 26 · Lawrenceburg, KY Lawrenceburg

Vamos Pavo Thanksgiving 5K

From $5 Open

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Titletown Turkey Trot, Presented by DOE

Thu, Nov 26 · Danville, KY Danville

1 Mile Gobble WobbleTitletown 5K

From $27.5 Open

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2026 B.I.A.C. Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Henderson, KY Henderson

26th Annual Turkey Trot 5K

From $35 Closed

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Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk- Hazard, KY

Thu, Nov 26 · Hazard, KY Hazard

Turkey Trot 5k RunnerTurkey Trot 5k Walker

From $25 Open

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47th Iroquois Hill Runners Thanksgiving Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1.25 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk5 Mile Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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2026 Northeast Family YMCA Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Brought to you by Publix

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Kids TrotTurkey Trot 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Lions Club Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Murray, KY Murray

MBLC Turkey Trot 5K

From $30 Open

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The 40th Annual Great Turkey 5K Run & Gobbler Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Gobbler WalkGreat Turkey 5K - Non Timed Fun RunGreat Turkey 5K - Competitive 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Hardinsburg Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Hardinsburg, KY Hardinsburg

Hardinsburg Turkey Trot 2KHardinsburg Turkey Trot 5K

From $20 Open

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Thoroughbred Classic 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Thoroughbred Classic 5K ParticipantThoroughbred Classic 5K VIRTUAL (Shirt Only)Thoroughbred Classic 5K Participant (9 & under)

From $25 Open

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Run for the Hungry

Thu, Nov 26 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

Kids (12 and under) 1/4 mile5k 18+5k under 18 +1

From $10 Open

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Anchorage Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile Fun Run5K Turkey Trot

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Bardstown, KY Bardstown

Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K VIRTUALTurkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Santa's 5K Fun Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Independence, KY Independence

5K RUN/WALK

From $30 Closed

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Louisville, KY

Sat, Dec 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual Jingler5K Timed

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Jingle Bell 6K Run/2M Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Mount Vernon, KY Mount Vernon

2-Mile Walk6K Run

From $25 Open

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Luke's Diner Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Monticello, KY Monticello

5K Run

From $25 Open

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Eyecare Center Frosty Frames 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Princeton, KY Princeton

Eyecare Center Frosty Frames 5K

From $30 Closed

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Frankfort Frosty 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Frankfort Frosty 5KFrankfort Frosty 5K - VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKER

From $20 Open

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Stanford Jingle Bell Jog 5K Run/Walk for Alzheimer's

Sun, Dec 6 · Stanford, KY Stanford

VIRTUAL/DONATION - 1/4 Zip Tech Pullover (NO RACE SHIRT)IN PERSON - 5K run/walk - race shirt ONLYIN PERSON - 5K run/walk - 1/4 Zip Tech Pullover (NO RACE SHIRT) +3

From $20 Open

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St. Nicholasville Ugly Sweater 3K

Sat, Dec 12 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

3K Run/Walk3K VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKER

From $25 Open

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Christmas Island Jingle Bell Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Burnside, KY Burnside

5K Run5K Competitive Walker

From $20 Open

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St. Romuald Reindeer Run 2026

Sat, Dec 12 · Hardinsburg, KY Hardinsburg

St. Romuald Reindeer Run

From $25 Open

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Rockin Around the Bluegrass

Sat, Dec 12 · Danville, KY Danville

1 Mile Fun Run/WalkRockin Around the Bluegrass 5K

From $27.5 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Cincinnati, OH

Sat, Dec 12 · Covington, KY Covington

5K Untimed5K TimedVirtual Jingler

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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YMCA REINDEER RAMBLE 5K Presented by Publix®

Sat, Dec 12 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $27 Open

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Ugly Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Whitley City, KY Whitley City

5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Reindeer Runway 2 & 1/2 Mile Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 20 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

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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Rainbow Dash

Thu, Dec 31 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Rainbow Dash 5kRainbow Dash "Wacky Races"

From $25 Closed

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FROZEN 4 Mile Run & 2 Mile Walk

Sat, Jan 2 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

2 Mile Walk4 Mile Run

From $40 Open

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Lions Run for Sight 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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

Sat, Apr 3 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Walk to End Parkinson's Virtual RaceWalk To End Parkinson'sWalk To End Parkinson's +1

From $40 Closed

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The Tater Trot

Sat, Apr 3 · Benton, KY Benton

The Tater TrotThe Tater Trot

From $35 Closed

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

Sat, Apr 3 · Beattyville, KY Beattyville

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

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Apr 17 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

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

From $35 Closed

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The Challenge Race 2027 - Kentucky Obstacle Course Race

Sat, Apr 17 · Mackville, KY Mackville

Challenge Race Open WavesMen's Elite & Age GroupsMen's Elite & Age Groups +3

From $45 Open 50 spots left

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Southern Grit Endurance Challenge

Sat, Apr 17 · Parksville, KY Parksville

24 Hour3 Hour12 Hour 4 Person Relay +23

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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A Running Start for Hope 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $20 Open

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Chicks on the Run 5K & Honor Walk

Sat, Apr 24 · Wilder, KY Wilder

1 Mile Honor Walk1 Mile Honor WalkVirtual Runner/Walker +3

From $40 Open 32 spots left

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Sustainable Glasgow's 6th Annual Homegrown 5k

Sat, Apr 24 · Glasgow, KY Glasgow

2026 Homegrown 5k2027 Homegrown 5k

From $25 Closed

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Westside 5K Derby Dash

Sun, May 2 · Junction City, KY Junction City

Westside 5K Derby DashWestside 5K Derby Dash

From $25 Open

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Mount Washington Spring Festival 5K (May 8. 2027)

Sat, May 8 · Mt Washington, KY Mt Washington

5K Run Walk (Live race)5K Run Walk (Live race)

From $20 Open

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Lunch Lady Hustle 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 8 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Kids DashKids DashVirtual Runner/Walker +3

From $0 Closed

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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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Rise Together 5K

Sun, May 16 · Versailles, KY Versailles

5k Run / Walk

From $20 Closed

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ARK's Dawgy Dash 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 22 · Munfordville, KY Munfordville

Dawgy Dash 5K Run/WalkDawgy Dash 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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R&R 5K

Sat, Jun 5 · Williamsburg, KY Williamsburg

R&R 5KR&R 5K

From $5 Closed

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