5K Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 289 5K races in Kentucky scheduled for 2026. The next is the Kentucky Derby Festival Race Weekend in Louisville on April 24. Kentucky 5K races run primarily April.

Run White & Blue 5K & 10K

Sat, Jul 25 · Lexington, KY Lexington

2 Mile Ruck/Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker +1

From $20 Open

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Coal Miner Run for Clean Lungs

Sat, Jul 25 · Harlan, KY Harlan

Coal Miner Run for Clean Lungs

From $10 Open

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St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic 5K

Fri, Jul 31 · Fancy Farm, KY Fancy Farm

2026 St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic 5K

From $25 Closed

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Kentucky State Police "Running Signal 9" 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Campbellsville, KY Campbellsville

“Fastest Kid on the Force” Run“Running Signal 9” 5k“Running Signal 9” Virtual 5k

From $10 Open

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Beat the Heat 5K+

Sat, Aug 1 · Fort Knox, KY Fort Knox

Beat The Heat 5K+

Closed

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Talon's Trail to Triumph 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Brandenburg, KY Brandenburg

Talons 5K Run/ WalkVIRTUAL 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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The Duane Klug/Hunter Serna Memorial 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Radcliff, KY Radcliff

The Duane Klug/Hunter Serna Memorial 5K

From $35 Open

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IHR Poker Run

Tue, Aug 4 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile Fun RunIroquois Hill Runners Poker Run

From $0 Open

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NIBROC 2 Miler

Fri, Aug 7 · Corbin, KY Corbin

Fastest Kid in TownNibroc 2 Miler

From $10 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Louisville

Sat, Aug 8 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run (Timed) - Child (Ages 6-12) +3

From $10 Open

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Race the Runway 5.02K

Sat, Aug 8 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Race the Runway 5.02K

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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PACK THE PANTRY 4-MILE RELAY RACE

Sat, Aug 8 · Somerset, KY Somerset

2-Mile Run/Walk (racing alone)4-Mile Run/Walk (racing alone)4-Mile Relay

From $20 Open

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Run For The Chorus 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Run For The Chorus 5K

From $25 Open

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Laps of Love: Run For Their Lives 2026

Sat, Aug 8 · Monticello, KY Monticello

1 Mile Loop

From $10 Open

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A Midsummer Night's Run 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Runner/WalkerA Midsummer Night's Run 5KFastest Kid In Town

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Summer Sizzler- Louisville

Sat, Aug 8 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 MileKids Dash10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Radler Rush Cross Country 5k/10k

Fri, Aug 14 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

5k Cross Country Race10k Cross Country Race

From $35 Open

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Back The Track 5K & Woodford Track Challenge

Fri, Aug 14 · Versailles, KY Versailles

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $15 Open

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DV8K Life Changing Run (8K & 4K)

Sat, Aug 15 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Kids' 1/4 Mile DashVirtual Runner/Walker4K Run/Walk +1

From $12 Open

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Historic White Mills 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · White Mills, KY White Mills

Historic White Mills 5K

From $20 Closed

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Kentucky Senior Games 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Louisville, KY Louisville

KSG 5K

Closed

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Chrysalis House 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 15 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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Kentucky Cryptid Series - Wolfman

Sun, Aug 16 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Wolfman - 4 MilerVirtual Wolfman 7 MilerWolfman - 7 Miler

From $20 Open

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Light the Night 5K: Superhero Walk/Run Grayson County Edition

Fri, Aug 21 · Leitchfield, KY Leitchfield

Light The Night Run/ Walk

From $35 Open

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Paws & Pom‑Poms 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Virtual 5K5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Sweaty Hooters Trail Runs and Stage Race

Sat, Aug 22 · Nancy, KY Nancy

5K Trail Run/Walk5K Competitive Trail Walk10K Trail Run +6

From $30 Open 25 spots left

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Triple Crown Trot 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Versailles, KY Versailles

5K RunScratched

From $35 Open

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CASA SuperHero 5K and Walk

Sat, Aug 22 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

CASA SuperHero 5K RunCASA Virtual RunCASA SuperHero Walk +1

From $10 Closed

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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DMTL Presents: A Healthy KSU 3K & Health Fair

Sat, Aug 22 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

STUDENT - A Healthy KSU 3K - Student ID REQUIREDA Healthy KSU 3K & Health Fair

From $0 Open

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MLK Dreamer's Dash 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

5K

From $30 Open

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CASA Superhero Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Children's 1K (Includes Festival Registration)CASA Superhero Run 5K (Includes Festival Registration)Festival Only Registration

From $20 Open

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Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K

Fri, Aug 28 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Cross Country Race10K Cross Country Race

From $35 Open

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Splash 5K (Hosted by the North and John Hardin Swim Team)

Fri, Aug 28 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Splash 5K

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Louisville Pure Tap® 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Louisville Pure Tap® 5K

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Danville, KY (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Danville, KY Danville

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 29 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile WalkVirtual Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk +1

From $0 Closed

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Fostering Hope 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Kid's 1/4 Mile DashVirtual Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Blackacre Barnstormer

Sun, Aug 30 · Louisville, KY Louisville

4 Miler8 Miler

From $30 Open

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Hope Rescued's 5K For Hope

Sat, Sep 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Hope Rescued 2K WalkHope Rescued 5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $35 Closed

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Iron Rig 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Florence, KY Florence

5k

From $18 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Louisville

Sat, Sep 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Tri Pike 2026

Sat, Sep 5 · Pikeville, KY Pikeville

5k Trail Run2026 Tri Pike - Aquabike2026 Tri Pike +5

From $20 Open 50 spots left

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9/11 Heroes Run - Louisville, KY

Sat, Sep 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5K Ruck - Individual5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder +1

From $32 Closed

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Racer 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Murray, KY Murray

Racer 5K

From $25 Closed

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2026 Breathitt County Honey Run

Mon, Sep 7 · Jackson, KY Jackson

2M5K10K

From $35 Closed

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