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.

Wild Hearts Superhero 5K, 10K & Kids Super Sprint

Sat, Jun 13 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Runner/Walker (5K or 10K)Wild Hearts Superhero 5KWild Hearts Superhero 10K +1

From $10 Open 75 spots left

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

Sat, Jun 13 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Louisville Pride 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Jun 14 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 5K5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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St. Albert the Great Church Viking Dash 5k 2026

Thu, Jun 18 · Louisville, KY Louisville

St. Albert the Great Church Viking Dash 5k 2026

From $25 Open

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The COOL RUN at MIDNIGHT

Fri, Jun 19 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Cool Run at Midnight

From $20 Open

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2026 Juneteenth Freedom 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Richmond, KY Richmond

1 Mile Family Fun WalkVirtual Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Nature Run 5K/10K at Loretto Motherhouse

Sat, Jun 20 · Nerinx, KY Nerinx

VIRTUAL Nature Run 5KNature Run 5KNature Run 10K

From $35 Open

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Run The Runway 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Danville, KY Danville

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Just For The Health Of It 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Calvert City, KY Calvert City

Just For The Health Of It 5KJust For The Health Of It 5K STUDENT RATE

From $20 Open

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Strides4CMV- Running for Ruth

Sat, Jun 20 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

5K run/walk

From $25 Open

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Eckert's Versailles Orchard Donut Dash 5k

Sun, Jun 21 · Versailles, KY Versailles

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Run Wild

Sun, Jun 21 · Louisville, KY Louisville

3 Mile Fun Run (medal, timed, no awards)5 Mile Run

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (26)

Sat, Jun 27 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Elkton, KY Elkton

Firecracker 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Run Morehead 5K

Fri, Jul 3 · Morehead, KY Morehead

Virtual Runner/Walker5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Blackberry Festival 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Carlisle, KY Carlisle

Virtual Runner/Walker5K Run/WalkFastest Kid in Town

From $0 Open

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Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Dry Ridge, KY Dry Ridge

Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5KLittle Rex's Kids Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Jamestown Lakefest Mike Hill 10k/5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Jamestown, KY Jamestown

5K - Jamestown Lakefest Mike Hill10K - Jamestown Lakefest Mike Hill

From $25 Open

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Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K

From $25 Open

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Bluegrass 10,000

Sat, Jul 4 · Lexington, KY Lexington

1 Mile Fun Run5K Hand CycleVIRTUAL 5K +6

From $20 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Louisville

Sat, Jul 11 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Stars and Stripes Almost 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Fort Knox, KY Fort Knox

Stars and Stripes Almost 5K

Closed

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (28)

Sat, Jul 11 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (28)

Sat, Jul 11 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Westport, KY Westport

OCPR Firecracker 5K

From $45 Open

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Run Wild Rhino Rush 5k

Sat, Jul 11 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

RunWild Rhino Rush 5kRunWild Rhino Rush Kids Run (Ages 6 and Under)

From $0 Open

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IHR Ice Cream Run

Tue, Jul 14 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile Fun RunIce Cream Run

From $5 Open

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Fitt Fiddle 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 17 · Leitchfield, KY Leitchfield

Fit Fiddle Family Fun WalkFitt Fiddle 5K

From $0 Open

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Connect Community Village 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Connect Community Village 5K Run5K COMPETITIVE WalkerRUCK

From $20 Open

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Moonlit Mile 5K

Fri, Jul 24 · Richmond, KY Richmond

1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Distillery Dash Cross Country 5k/10k

Fri, Jul 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5k Cross Country Race10k Cross Country Race

From $35 Open

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Midnight Climb 6K

Fri, Jul 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Midnight Climb

From $5 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (30)

Sat, Jul 25 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Shepherd's House Run For Recovery

Sat, Jul 25 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K LIVELIVE Fun WalkDog Contest Registration +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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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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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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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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Race the Runway 5.02K

Sat, Aug 8 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Race the Runway 5.02K

From $30 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Louisville

Sat, Aug 8 · Louisville, KY Louisville

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

From $10 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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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

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Summer Sizzler- Louisville

Sat, Aug 8 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 MileKids Dash10k +4

From $17 Open

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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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IHR Poker Run

Tue, Aug 11 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile Fun RunIroquois Hill Runners Poker Run

From $0 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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