5K Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 144 5K races in Kentucky scheduled for 2026. The next is the Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At The Park in Lexington on September 5. Kentucky 5K races run primarily September through August.

Big Bad Wolf 5k + Lil' Piggy Run 1 Mile Youth Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Paducah, KY Paducah

1 Mile Youth Run5K Run/Fitness Walk5K Run/Fitness Walk (No Shirt Option)

From $15 Open

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Fly Sam Fly 5K run/walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Stanford, KY Stanford

Fly Sam Fly 5K run/walkT Shirt Only

From $20 Open

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Spencer County Octoberfest 5K

Tue, Sep 29 · Taylorsville, KY Taylorsville

Octoberfest Kids Fun RunOctoberfest 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Pink Up the Pace

Thu, Oct 1 · Mt Vernon, KY Mt Vernon

1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Aggie Extravaganza - 2026

Fri, Oct 2 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Danceathon (Saint Agnes Students PS-8th Grade)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Mogadishu Mile - Georgetown, Kentucky

Sat, Oct 3 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

Mogadishu Mile Team Registration (Civilian, NON-ACTIVE Military)

From $10 Open

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World Thrombosis Day Nick Payne Memorial 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Henderson, KY Henderson

5K

From $25 Closed

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WHINE UP THE HILL

Sat, Oct 3 · Park City, KY Park City

Sip n StrollWhine up the HillKid's Run

From $15 Open

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Foundations 4 Hope 5K - Kentucky

Sat, Oct 3 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Run/WalkJerry Can 5K Relay

From $35 Open

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Thrive Empowerment Center - Thrive 5k Walk-Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Covington, KY Covington

Thrive 5K (11 and Under)Thrive5k

From $5 Open

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BowmanFest 5K on Runway presented by IPA

Sat, Oct 3 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5K Run/Walk15 & Under 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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The Alton Blakley 5K To Beat Breast Cancer

Sat, Oct 3 · Somerset, KY Somerset

5K Run5K Competitive Walker

From $25 Open

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Sorghum Shuffle 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Springfield, KY Springfield

Sorghum Shuffle 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Pi Kappa Phi Rose Run 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Run/WalkVirtual Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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UK DPT Pumpkin Pacer 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Lexington, KY Lexington

DPT 2027 Fundraiser Race

From $25 Open

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Monster Mash & Dash 5K Glow Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Lexington, KY Lexington

FREE Kid's Monster Dash (1/4 Mile)1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $0 Closed

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KTFMC 5K At Gainsborough Farm

Sat, Oct 10 · Versailles, KY Versailles

KTFMC 5k

From $30 Open

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Paint Pikeville Pink/Colors Of Courage 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Pikeville, KY Pikeville

1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Haunted Horsepower 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K Run/WalkKids Dash

From $0 Open

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Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! 5K

From $40 Closed

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Steps for Safety 5k & Kid Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Kids Fun RunSteps for Safety 5kSteps for Safety 5k - Virtual Run

From $15 Open

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The Tri-County Kentucky United Way Spirit 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Bardstown, KY Bardstown

The Spirit 5KThe Spirit 5K VIRTUAL RUN

From $20 Open

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Finke 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Danville, KY Danville

5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $25 Open

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Chicks on the Run 5K & Honor Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Independence, KY Independence

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

From $40 Open 32 spots left

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Tails & Tatas Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Tails and Tatas Breast Cancer Kids 1 Mile RunTails and Tatas Breast Cancer 5K Run/WalkTails and Tatas Breast Cancer 5K Run Walk VIRTUAL

From $10 Open

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Cancer Care 5k Fun Run/ Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Elkton, KY Elkton

1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk5k Walk +1

From $30 Open

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Chemo Buddies Run for Hope at Ellis Park

Sat, Oct 17 · Henderson, KY Henderson

Run for Hope 5k1-mile walkKids Pony Dash

From $15 Open

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Over the Bridge Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Hardin, KY Hardin

Fun Run - 1.5 Mile

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Leitchfield, KY Leitchfield

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

From $25 Open

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Hustle for Hope 3K

Sat, Oct 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Hustle for Hope 3K

From $25 Open

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Knox/Whitley Humane Association 5K Mutt Strut and Dogwalk

Sat, Oct 17 · CORBIN, KY CORBIN

Dog walk/fun runKnox/Whitley Humane Association 5K

From $25 Open

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LCRH Run and Walk To Remember 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Fun Walk (1 Loop) - No Awards5K Run5K Competitive Walk

From $25 Open

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The Running Pumpkin

Sat, Oct 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

The Running Pumpkin 5K

From $30 Open

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Propellers & Pavement 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Mount Sterling, KY Mount Sterling

5K Run/WalkKids Run

From $0 Closed

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Black Cat Chase 3K presented by Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Fri, Oct 23 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

3KVirtual 3K

From $27 Open

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Run Rolling Hills 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Winchester, KY Winchester

5K

From $30 Open

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Panther Cheer Halloween Spirit 5K & 2.5K Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Halloween Spirit Kids 2.5KHalloween Spirit 5K

From $0 Open

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Faith & Fitness 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Kids Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Thru the Ville 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Thru the Ville 5K

From $30 Open

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Legends Spooky Trail Race

Sun, Oct 25 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Spooky Trail Run

From $30 Open

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Madison Central DanceBlue For The Kids 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Bluegrass Pug Run 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Bluegrass Pug Run 5K 2026

From $25 Open

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Track or Treat 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Lancaster, KY Lancaster

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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GRADSA 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

GRADSA 5K

From $25 Open

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Turkey Trotter 5 Miler

Sat, Nov 7 · La Grange, KY La Grange

Turkey Trotter 4K WalkTurkey Trotter 5 Miler Run

From $40 Open

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Copperfield Caretaker 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Officer Daniel Ellis Memorial 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Virtual Runner/Walker 5K5K Run/WalkRace Volunteer

From $0 Open

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Blessings in a Backpack "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

AdultStudentFamily

From $35 Open

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Turkey Trot for a Cure 5K Walk/Run for Alzheimer's

Sat, Nov 7 · Morehead, KY Morehead

5K

From $25 Open

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Throo the Boo

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual Throo the Boo Fun RunThroo the Boo Fun Run

From $25 Open

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