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.

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

Sat, Jun 5 · Brownsville, KY Brownsville

1 Mile Walk1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $30 Open

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Morris Hill Meltdown

Sat, Jun 5 · Monticello, KY Monticello

Vertical MileVertical MileVertical Mile RUCK +1

From $15 Open

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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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Team Madison 5k Run/1 Mile Walk to #EndAlz

Sat, Jun 5 · Brownsville, KY Brownsville

1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Eckert's Versailles Orchard Donut Dash 5k

Sun, Jun 6 · Versailles, KY Versailles

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Run for the Rosies 5K

Sat, Jun 12 · Franklin, KY Franklin

5K Walk5K Run5K Walk +3

From $20 Closed

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Freedom Run 5K

Sun, Jul 4 · Springfield, KY Springfield

Freedom Run 5KFreedom Run 5K

From $25 Open

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BIG LEX 4 Miler

Sat, Jul 10 · Lexington, KY Lexington

BIG LEX 1 Mile Fun WalkBIG LEX 1 Mile Fun WalkLittle LEX Kids' 1/4 Mile Dash +5

From $15 Closed

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Grant County Fair Mile

Sat, Jul 31 · Williamstown, KY Williamstown

Grant County Fair Mile RaceGrant County Fair Mile Race

From $5 Closed

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MCXC 5K

Sat, Aug 7 · Richmond, KY Richmond

1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run5K Run +1

From $30 Closed

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Louisville

Sat, Aug 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult +7

From $10 Closed

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Freebird 5K

Sat, Aug 21 · Lexington, KY Lexington

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

From $15 Closed

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Triple Crown Trot 5K

Sat, Aug 21 · Versailles, KY Versailles

5K Run5K RunScratched +1

From $35 Closed

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Fostering Hope 5K

Sat, Aug 21 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Kid's 1/4 Mile DashKid's 1/4 Mile Dash5K Run/Walk +5

From $10 Closed 33 spots left

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Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride

Fri, Sep 10 · Richmond, KY Richmond

1 Mile Fun WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerChasing Hope 5K & 1-Mile Hope Stride +1

From $25 Closed

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Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At The Park

Sat, Sep 11 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At the ParkLexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At the Park

From $30 Closed

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Sawyer's Race for Research 5K

Sat, Sep 25 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Kids Run3K WalkKids Run +5

From $20 Closed

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Thrive Empowerment Center - Thrive 5k Walk-Run

Sat, Oct 2 · Covington, KY Covington

Thrive 5K (11 and Under)Thrive5kThrive 5K (11 and Under) +1

From $5 Closed

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