Running Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 251 running races in Kentucky in 2026 across 82 cities. The next upcoming race is the Black Cat Chase 3K presented by Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Frankfort on October 23. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

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Louisville 127 Lexington 81 Bowling Green 57 Richmond 34 Owensboro 24 Elizabethtown 22 Frankfort 17 Versailles 17 Danville 15 Paducah 11 Madisonville 11 Somerset 11 Georgetown 10 Mount Sterling 9 Nicholasville 8 Henderson 8 Campbellsville 8 London 7 Harrodsburg 7 Pikeville 6 Radcliff 6 Winchester 6 Morehead 6 Mount Vernon 6 Murray 6 Nancy 6 Bardstown 6 Leitchfield 5 Midway 5 Berea 5

Haunted 5k Run/Walk

Fri, Oct 23 · Hazard, KY Hazard
Road Family Friendly 5k RunHaunted Trail 5k RunFamily Friendly 5k Walk +1
From $25 Open Closing Soon
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Renfro Rock 'N Run Half Marathon / 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Mount Vernon, KY Mount Vernon
Road 5K - RunStudent Strides 5K Run/Walk (Ages 4-18) - Includes shirt and age group awards eligibilityStudent Strides 5K Fun Run/Walk +2
From $0 Open Closing Soon
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bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000

Sat, Oct 31 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green
Virtual bg6000 (Sunday, Nov 1, 2026)bg6000 - VirtualHalf Marathon - Duo Team [Assisted Wheelchair] +6
From $35 Open Closing Soon 2 spots left
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Throo the Boo

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville
Virtual Throo the Boo Fun RunVirtual Throo the Boo Fun Run
From $25 Open 50 spots left
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First Annual Panther Prowl 3K

Sat, Nov 7 · Ludlow, KY Ludlow
Road Panther Prowl 3K - Ages 5 and Under w/ Shirt & MedalPanther Prowl 3K - Ages 6 and UpPanther Prowl 3K - Ages 5 and Under w/o Shirt & Medal
From $0 Open
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