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.

Renfro Rock 'N Run Half Marathon / 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Mount Vernon, KY Mount Vernon

Student Strides 5K Run/Walk (Ages 4-18) - Includes shirt and age group awards eligibilityStudent Strides 5K Fun Run/Walk5K - Run +2

From $0 Open

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Thru the Ville 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Thru the Ville 5K

From $30 Open

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Miles For Medicine 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

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

From $15 Open

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Little Batty Trail Runs

Sun, Oct 25 · Nancy, KY Nancy

5K Trail Run/Walk10K Trail Run1/2 Marathon Trail Run

From $30 Open 30 spots left

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Howl‑O‑Ween Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

1k Kids Run5K Virtual5k Run/Walk +1

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000

Sat, Oct 31 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

bg6000 (Sunday, Nov 1, 2026)bg6000 - VirtualHalf Marathon (Sunday, Nov 1, 2026) +4

From $40 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Danville, KY (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Danville, KY Danville

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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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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Turkey Trails Louisville

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Copperfield Caretaker 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Bleeding Disorders of Kentucky Hemo Hustle

Sat, Nov 14 · Shelbyville, KY Shelbyville

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

From $15 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Strides For Service 5k/10k

Sat, Nov 14 · Radcliff, KY Radcliff

5K Virtual5k Run/Walk10k

From $30 Open

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RYR Endurance Race Weekend

Sat, Nov 14 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

RYR Endurance 5KRYR Endurance 10KDouble the Fun! 5K and 10K +4

From $45 Open 100 spots left

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

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Honor Run Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 15 · Florence, KY Florence

5K Run/Walk presented by Medpace10K Run/Walk presented by MedpaceHalf Marathon presented by St. Elizabeth Healthcare

From $40 Open

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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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The Gobbler Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkHalf Marathon Run +1

From $28 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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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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Louisville Hungry Turkey 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5K Kid's Division Fun Run (12 Years and Under)5K5K (Untimed) +4

From $0 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Care Net 5K Reindeer Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Virtual Run/WalkCare Net 5K Reindeer Run/WalkReindeer Dash (Ages 7 & Under)

From $8 Closed

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Candy Cane Course-Louisville

Sat, Dec 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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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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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 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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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 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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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

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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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Frozen Nuts Trail Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Nancy, KY Nancy

5K Trail Run/Walk10K Trail Run1/2 Marathon Trail Run

From $30 Closed 100 spots left

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Frosty Feet 5K

Sat, Jan 30 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5k Run/Walk10K

From $30 Open

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Shamrock Shuffle 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Somerset, KY Somerset

5K Competitive Walk5K Run/Walk5K Competitive Walk +3

From $10 Closed

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Etown Trail Classic

Sat, Mar 13 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

5K Trail run5K Trail run8 Hour Endurance Race Relay +4

From $0 Closed

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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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