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.

Owensboro YMCA BBQ 5K

Sat, May 9 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

BBQ 5K no timing - non competitiveBBQ 5K chip timing

From $35 Open

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Wanda Casey Mother's Day 3K

Sun, May 10 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

VIRTUAL Wanda Casey Mother's Day 3KWanda Casey Mother's Day 3KFREE Kid's 1/4 Mile Dash

From $0 Open

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2026 River Rat Run (3K)

Thu, May 14 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

2026 River Rat Run

From $20 Open

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Kentucky Hands & Voices SuperHEARo 5K

Sat, May 16 · Richmond, KY Richmond

1.5 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K5K

From $20 Open

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I'm A Dam Runner 5K

Sat, May 16 · Campbellsville, KY Campbellsville

5K Run5K Walk

From $25 Open

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K-9 YOUBE 5k Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Ludlow, KY Ludlow

VIRTUAL RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK

From $40 Open

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2026 Run for the Paws 5k Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Winchester, KY Winchester

5K RUN/WALK (VIRTUAL)5K RUN/WALK (IN-PERSON)

From $25 Open

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Roses, Ribbons & Racing

Sat, May 16 · Henderson, KY Henderson

Roses,Ribbons &Racing 1MileRoses,Ribbons &Racing 5kKids Trot

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Nazareth 5K

Sat, May 16 · Nazareth, KY Nazareth

Nazareth Kids DashVirtual 5KNazareth 5K

From $10 Open

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Run The Bluegrass

Sat, May 16 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5kVirtual 5k5k - NO SHIRT +6

From $25 Open

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Milford's Merry Miles of May

Sat, May 16 · Brooksville, KY Brooksville

Milford's Mini Miles of May (Kids Fun Run)Milford's Merry Miles of May 5k

From $20 Open

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Candace’s Cause 5K

Sat, May 16 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Candace’s Cause FREE Kids 5KCandace’s Cause 5K

From $0 Open

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Run For Hope 5K

Sun, May 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Louisville

Sun, May 17 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (21)

Sat, May 23 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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BIG LEX 4 Miler

Sat, May 23 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Little LEX Kids' 1/4 Mile DashBIG LEX 1 Mile Fun WalkBIG LEX 4 Miler +1

From $15 Open

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Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics KY

Sat, May 23 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Law Enforcement Torch Run 5K

From $30 Open

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Jackrabbit Jog 5K Run/Walk & 5-Miler

Mon, May 25 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Bunny Hop Kid's RunVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk +1

From $5 Open

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Owensboro Memorial Day Run To Remember

Mon, May 25 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

1 Mile5KKids Fun Run +1

From $5 Open

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Swags 5K

Tue, May 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 MileSwags 5K

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Danville, KY (22)

Sat, May 30 · Danville, KY Danville

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Pisgah Farms & Furlongs Half Mare-athon, 10K and 5K

Sat, May 30 · Versailles, KY Versailles

5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkVirtual Participant +1

From $49 Open 70 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (22)

Sat, May 30 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Seton Catholic School Run for the Nun 5K

Sat, May 30 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Kids 1/3 Mile DashSeton Catholic School Run for the Nun 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Closed

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Healthy Mommy 5K and 10K

Sat, May 30 · Leitchfield, KY Leitchfield

Healthy Mommy 5KHealthy Mommy 10KHealthy Mommy Kiddie Dash

From $0 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (22)

Sat, May 30 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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R&R 5K

Sat, May 30 · Williamsburg, KY Williamsburg

R&R 5K

From $20 Open

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Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck

Sat, May 30 · Louisville, KY Louisville

H.E.R.O VIRTUAL Run/Walk/RuckH.E.R.O. 5K Run/Walk/RuckH.E.R.O 10K Run/Ruck +1

From $0 Open

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2026 Run For Foxy Roxie

Sat, May 30 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

1 Mile Walk5K Run/WalkKids Dash

From $10 Open

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21st Annual FEAT 5K Walk/Run for Autism

Sat, May 30 · Louisville, KY Louisville

21st Annual FEAT 5K Walk/Run for Autism

From $34.34 Open

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Light the Night 5K: Superhero Walk/Run Meade County

Fri, Jun 5 · Brandenburg, KY Brandenburg

Light The Night Run/ Walk

From $35 Open

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Nacho Average 5K

Fri, Jun 5 · Fort Knox, KY Fort Knox

Nacho Average 5K

Closed

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No Greater Honor 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Lexington, KY Lexington

1 Mile Fun WalkKids' 1/4 Mile Honor DashVirtual Runner/Walker +1

From $15 Open

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Fighting Back Against Parkinson's 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Murray, KY Murray

1 mile Fun Run5K RunVirtual 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Morris Hill Meltdown

Sat, Jun 6 · Monticello, KY Monticello

Vertical MileVertical Mile RUCK

From $20 Open

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5k Run/1mile Walk to End Alzheimer's

Sat, Jun 6 · Brownsville, KY Brownsville

1 mile Walk to End Alzheimer's5k Run to End Alzheimer's

From $30 Open

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Run for the Paws 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

Kids (under 12) 1/4 mile Fun RunVirtual 5kUnder 18 5k +1

From $10 Open

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Alexis Thompson Memorial 5k/10K

Sat, Jun 6 · Winchester, KY Winchester

5K10kVirtual Participant

From $25 Open

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Chase & Cole Memorial 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Villa Hills, KY Villa Hills

5K Run

From $35 Closed

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Mountain Memories 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Frenchburg, KY Frenchburg

Mountain Memories 5K

From $25 Open

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Dart for Head Start Run and Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile Walk5k Run5K Run- HS FAMILIES ONLY +1

From $25 Open

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MCXC 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Richmond, KY Richmond

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $30 Open

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Race4Justice

Sat, Jun 6 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1.3 Mile (5 Lap Walk/Jog/Roll) Individual26 Lap Walk/Jog/Run/Roll.. Relay (Up to 10 per team)4 x 200 Sprint Relay +3

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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IHR Pizza Run

Tue, Jun 9 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 MileIroquois Hill Runners Pizza Run

From $5 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Hatfield and McCoy Races

Sat, Jun 13 · South Williamson, KY South Williamson

Jeannie Rivard 5KRiver Road Half MarathonBlackberry Mountain Half Marathon +1

From $25 Open

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Buffalo Trace Stampede

Sat, Jun 13 · Maysville, KY Maysville

Buffalo Trace Stampede 1 MileBuffalo Trace Stampede 1 Mile Run1 Mile Run With Your Dog

From $20 Open

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Treat Trot-Louisville

Sat, Jun 13 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Gavin's Gallop 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Gavin's Gallop 5K

From $35 Open

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Kentucky Cryptid Series - Mothman

Sat, Jun 13 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Mothman 6 MilerVirtual Mothman 6 MilerMothman Half Marathon

From $20 Open

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