5K Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 265 5K races in Kentucky scheduled for 2026. The next is the St. Albert the Great Church Viking Dash 5k 2026 in Louisville on June 18. Kentucky 5K races run primarily June.

Tucker’s Treehouse It's Okay If You're Not Okay 5K presented by TTMA

Sat, Sep 19 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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The Lookout

Sun, Sep 20 · LOUISVILLE, KY LOUISVILLE

Short LoopThe Lookout

From $20 Open

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Spoonbread Festival 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Berea, KY Berea

1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk5K VIRTUAL Runner/Walker

From $20 Open

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Montgomery County All Paws 3K

Fri, Sep 25 · Mount Sterling, KY Mount Sterling

Virtual Runner/Walker3K Run/WalkFREE Kid's Dash (9 & Under)

From $0 Open

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Glow for Recovery 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Sep 25 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Glow for Recovery 5K Run/Walk

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Second Stride 5K and 2.5K Run/Walk at Claiborne Farm

Fri, Sep 25 · Paris, KY Paris

5K2.5K

From $25 Closed

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Sawyer's Race for Research 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

3K WalkKids RunVirtual 5K +1

From $15 Closed

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Run Baby Run 5K Benefiting NICU Babies

Sat, Sep 26 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Run/Walk5K Virtual ParticipantKid's Dash

From $10 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Bourbon & Beyond 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Bourbon & Beyond 5K

From $30 Open

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Sound the Alarm 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Independence, KY Independence

Virtual 5k Run/Walk5K RUN5K WALK

From $25 Open

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Big Bad Wolf 5k & 1 Mile Lil' Piggy Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Paducah, KY Paducah

1 Mile Youth Run5K Run/Fitness Walk5K Run/Fitness Walk (No Shirt Option)

From $15 Closed

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Farmers National Bank Pokey Pig 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Lebanon, KY Lebanon

VIRTUAL Farmers National Bank Pokey Pig 5K Run/WalkFarmers National Bank Pokey Pig 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Stronger Than 1 Family Fun Mile and 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Family Fun MileStronger Than 1 - 5k

From $20 Open

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10,000 Meter on Van Meter

Sat, Sep 26 · Winchester, KY Winchester

5K10K

From $25 Open

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"Luther Run" 5k Race for Recovery

Sat, Sep 26 · Hebron, KY Hebron

5K RUN/WALK

From $40 Open

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Superhero 5K, Kids Fun Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Superhero 5K Race

From $30 Closed

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Miles for Music

Sat, Sep 26 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Miles for Music 6 Hour Endurance EventMiles for Music 12 Hour Endurance Event

From $50 Open

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Scarecrow Shuffle 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Carlisle, KY Carlisle

5k Run/WalkFastest Kid in TownVirtual Runner/Walker

From $0 Open

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Fly Sam Fly 5K run/walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Stanford, KY Stanford

Fly Sam Fly 5K run/walkT Shirt Only

From $20 Open

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Spencer County Octoberfest 5K

Tue, Sep 29 · Taylorsville, KY Taylorsville

Octoberfest Kids Fun RunOctoberfest 5K

From $15 Open

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The Alton Blakley 5K To Beat Breast Cancer

Sat, Oct 3 · Somerset, KY Somerset

5K Run5K Competitive Walker

From $25 Open

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Mogadishu Mile - Georgetown, Kentucky

Sat, Oct 3 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

Mogadishu Mile Team Registration (Civilian, NON-ACTIVE Military)

From $10 Open

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Sorghum Shuffle 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Springfield, KY Springfield

Sorghum Shuffle 5K

From $20 Open

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Cancer Care 5k Fun Run/ Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Elkton, KY Elkton

1 Mile Walk5k Run5k Walk

From $35 Closed

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UK DPT 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Lexington, KY Lexington

DPT 2027 Fundraiser Race

From $25 Open

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Thrive Empowerment Center - Thrive 5k Walk-Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Covington, KY Covington

Thrive 5K (11 and Under)Thrive5k

From $5 Closed

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World Thrombosis Day Nick Payne Memorial 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Henderson, KY Henderson

5K

From $25 Closed

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Lincoln Days Railsplitter 5K and 10K

Sat, Oct 3 · Hodgenville, KY Hodgenville

Lincoln Days Railsplitter Kid's DashLincoln Days Railsplitter Run - 5KLincoln to Lincoln- 10K

From $10 Open

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WHINE UP THE HILL

Sat, Oct 3 · Park City, KY Park City

Whine up the HillSip n StrollKid's Run

From $15 Open

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Foundations 4 Hope 5K - Kentucky

Sat, Oct 3 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Jerry Can 5K Relay5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Louisville

Sat, Oct 3 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5K10KKids Dash +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Kentucky Cryptid Series - Bigfoot

Sun, Oct 4 · Fairdale, KY Fairdale

Bigfoot 5 MilerBigfoot Virtual 8 MilerBigfoot 8 Miler

From $20 Open

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Tails & Tatas Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Tails and Tatas Breast Cancer Kids 1 Mile RunTails and Tatas Breast Cancer 5K Run/WalkTails and Tatas Breast Cancer 5K Run Walk VIRTUAL

From $10 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Redeeming Hope’s Rise Up & Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Richmond, KY Richmond

1 Mile Fun WalkVirtual Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk +1

From $0 Open

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KTFMC 5K At Gainsborough Farm

Sat, Oct 10 · Versailles, KY Versailles

KTFMC 5k

From $30 Open

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The Tri-County Kentucky United Way Spirit 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Bardstown, KY Bardstown

The Spirit 5KThe Spirit 5K VIRTUAL RUN

From $20 Open

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Monster Mash & Dash 5K Glow Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Lexington, KY Lexington

FREE Kid's Monster Dash (1/4 Mile)1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $0 Closed

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Steps for Safety 5k & Kid Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Kids Fun RunSteps for Safety 5k - Virtual RunSteps for Safety 5k

From $15 Open

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Haunted Horsepower 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K Run/WalkKids Dash

From $0 Open

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The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k

Sun, Oct 11 · Midway, KY Midway

5K5k - NO SHIRTVirtual 5k +7

From $25 Open

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Little Rooster Run

Fri, Oct 16 · Glencoe, KY Glencoe

Little Rooster Run 5K TrailLittle Rooster Run Mini Barnyard Ultra TrailLittle Rooster Kids Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Hustle for Hope 3K

Sat, Oct 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Hustle for Hope 3K

From $25 Open

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Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Louisville, KY Louisville

VIRTUAL Urban Bourbon 5KUrban Bourbon 5KUrban Bourbon Half Marathon +1

From $30 Open 50 spots left

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Running For A Cure: Georgia Mae's Peachy 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Leitchfield, KY Leitchfield

Running For A Cure: Georgia Mae's Peachy 5K

From $25 Open

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LCRH Run and Walk To Remember 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Somerset, KY Somerset

5K Competitive Walk5K RunFun Walk (1 Loop) - No Awards

From $25 Open

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Knox/Whitley Humane Association 5K Mutt Strut and Dogwalk

Sat, Oct 17 · CORBIN, KY CORBIN

Dog walk/fun runKnox/Whitley Humane Association 5K

From $25 Open

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The Running Pumpkin

Sat, Oct 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

The Running Pumpkin 5K

From $30 Open

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