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.

Haunted Horsepower 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K Run/WalkKids Dash

From $0 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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The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k

Sun, Oct 11 · Midway, KY Midway

Virtual 5k5K5k - NO SHIRT +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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Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Louisville, KY Louisville

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

From $30 Open 50 spots left

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The Running Pumpkin

Sat, Oct 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

The Running Pumpkin 5K

From $30 Open

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Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Hopkinsville, KY Hopkinsville

Hoptown 5KHoptown Half Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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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Dash For A Cure 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · London, KY London

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

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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 Closing Soon

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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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Renfro Rock 'N Run Half Marathon / 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Mount Vernon, KY Mount Vernon

Student Strides 5K Run/Walk (Ages 4-18) - No shirt, no age group awards5K - WalkStudent Strides 5K Run/Walk (Ages 4-18) - Includes shirt and age group awards eligibility +2

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Howl‑O‑Ween Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

1k Kids Run5k Run/Walk5K Virtual +1

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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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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 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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Turkey Trails Louisville

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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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 Run/Walk5K Virtual10k

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

From $30 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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Turkey Strut 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

5K Wheelchair Division5K Run/Walk

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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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 - Extended Online Registration5K Virtual5K (Untimed) +4

From $0 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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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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Candy Cane Course-Louisville

Sat, Dec 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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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

From $30 Open

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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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Frosty Feet 5K

Sat, Jan 30 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5k Run/Walk10K

From $30 Open

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