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.

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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Bleeding Disorders of Kentucky Hemo Hustle

Sat, Nov 14 · Shelbyville, KY Shelbyville

BDoKY Hemo Hustle (Adults)BDoKY Hemo Hustle (NO SHIRT GIVEAWAY)BDoKY Hemo Hustle (Kids 12 and under)

From $15 Open

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Dirty Dog Trail 4 Miler

Sat, Nov 14 · Lexington, KY Lexington

4 Miler (Run/Walk/Hike)Virtual Runner/Walker/Hiker

From $25 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Bowling Green, KY

Sat, Nov 21 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Virtual Jingler5K Timed5K Untimed

From $40 Open

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Southern Lights Stroll 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Stroll - Kids5K Run5K Stroll +1

From $0 Open

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St. Vincent De Paul Turkeyfoot Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Crestview Hills, KY Crestview Hills

Adult 5K Run/WalkChild 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Strut 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

5K Run/Walk5K Wheelchair Division

From $25 Closed

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Miles of Imagination – A Young Authors Greenhouse Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Nov 22 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Loop Format - Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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45th Iroquois Hill Runners Thanksgiving Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

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

From $20 Closed

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Clay Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Clay, KY Clay

Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

From $25 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

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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

From $25 Closed

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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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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

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Thoroughbred Classic 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Lexington, KY Lexington

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

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+Virtual 5k +1

From $10 Closed

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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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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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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Louisville, KY

Sat, Dec 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5K TimedVirtual Jingler

From $40 Open

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

Sun, Dec 6 · Stanford, KY Stanford

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

From $20 Closed

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Frankfort Frosty 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Frankfort Frosty 5K - VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKERFrankfort Frosty 5K

From $20 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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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Cincinnati, OH

Sat, Dec 12 · Covington, KY Covington

5K Untimed5K TimedVirtual Jingler

From $35 Open

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St. Nicholasville Ugly Sweater 3K

Sat, Dec 12 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

3K Run/Walk3K VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKER

From $25 Closed

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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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The Tater Trot

Sat, Apr 3 · Benton, KY Benton

The Tater TrotThe Tater Trot

From $35 Closed

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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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Southern Grit Endurance Challenge

Sat, Apr 17 · Parksville, KY Parksville

3 Hour24 Hour Ruck12 Hour Ruck +23

From $0 Closed

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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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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 Closed

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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 ContinuesExtreme Adventure Challenge 2 Person TeamExtreme Adventure Challenge 2 Person Team +2

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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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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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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R&R 5K

Sat, Jun 5 · Williamsburg, KY Williamsburg

R&R 5KR&R 5K

From $5 Closed

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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 Mile RUCKVertical MileVertical Mile +1

From $20 Closed

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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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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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Fostering Hope 5K

Sat, Aug 21 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Kid's 1/4 Mile DashKid's 1/4 Mile DashVirtual Runner/Walker +5

From $10 Closed 33 spots left

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