5K Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 124 5K races in Kentucky scheduled for 2026. The next is the Monster Dash To End Domestic Violence 5K in Elizabethtown on October 16. Kentucky 5K races run primarily October.

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 Open Closing Soon

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KTFMC 5K At Gainsborough Farm

Sat, Oct 10 · Versailles, KY Versailles

KTFMC 5k

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Steps for Safety 5k & Kid Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

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

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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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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Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! 5K

From $40 Closed

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Paint Pikeville Pink/Colors Of Courage 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Pikeville, KY Pikeville

1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Cancer Care 5k Fun Run/ Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Elkton, KY Elkton

1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk5k Walk +1

From $30 Closed

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Finke 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Danville, KY Danville

5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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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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Monster Dash To End Domestic Violence 5K

Fri, Oct 16 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

VIRTUAL Monster Dash 5KMonster Dash 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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LCRH Run and Walk To Remember 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Fun Walk (1 Loop) - No Awards5K Competitive Walk5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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THE HAUNTED TRAIL: ZOMBIE RUN 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Radcliff, KY Radcliff

THE HAUNTED TRAIL: ZOMBIE RUN 5KTHE HAUNTED TRAIL: ZOMBIE RUN 5K (Virtual)Run With the Bulldogs: Color Splash 5K +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Chemo Buddies Run for Hope at Ellis Park

Sat, Oct 17 · Henderson, KY Henderson

Run for Hope 5k1-mile walkKids Pony Dash

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Over the Bridge Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Hardin, KY Hardin

Fun Run - 1.5 Mile

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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

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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

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Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma 5k Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma 5k Run & Walk

Closed

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The Running Pumpkin

Sat, Oct 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

The Running Pumpkin 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Fallen Trooper Mack Brady Memorial 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Henderson, KY Henderson

5K Run / Walk5K Run (Virtual)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Propellers & Pavement 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Mount Sterling, KY Mount Sterling

5K Run/WalkKids Run

From $0 Closed

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Hustle for Hope 3K

Sat, Oct 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Hustle for Hope 3K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Nelson County Up and Running 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Bardstown, KY Bardstown

Nelson County Up and Running 5K

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Ford Fillies 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Ford Fillies Fun Run (1 Mile Run or Walk)Ford Fillies 5KFord Fillies 5K Virtual

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Black Cat Chase 3K presented by Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Fri, Oct 23 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

3KVirtual 3K

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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Run Rolling Hills 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Winchester, KY Winchester

5K

From $30 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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Panther Cheer Halloween Spirit 5K & 2.5K Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Halloween Spirit Kids 2.5KHalloween Spirit 5K

From $0 Open

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Faith & Fitness 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Kids Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $5 Open

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GINKGO GO! 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Wilmore, KY Wilmore

GINKGO GO! 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Camo For Cole 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Mayfield, KY Mayfield

Camo For Cole 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Hal's Stomping Grounds Memorial Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Farmington, KY Farmington

Hal's Stomping Grounds Memorial Race

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Zombie 5K Supply Mission Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

5K Run/Walk (NO SHIRT)5K Run/Walk (Shirt included)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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EKU Homecoming 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K

From $0 Closed

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Legends Spooky Trail Race

Sun, Oct 25 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Spooky Trail Run

From $30 Open

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Nightmare on Main 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Morehead, KY Morehead

5k

From $35 Open

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Graveyard Gallop 5K

Fri, Oct 30 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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LEGACY RACE - BATTLE OF THE BORDERS

Sat, Oct 31 · Tompkinsville, KY Tompkinsville

DOUBLES - COMPETITIVE DIVISIONDOUBLES - OPEN DIVISIONINDIVIDUAL - COMPETITIVE DIVISION +2

From $99.75 Open Closing Soon

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Madison Central DanceBlue For The Kids 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Track or Treat 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Lancaster, KY Lancaster

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Bluegrass Pug Run 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Louisville, KY Louisville

VirtualBluegrass Pug Run 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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GRADSA 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

GRADSA 5K

From $25 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 Closing Soon

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CU Homecoming 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Campbellsville, KY Campbellsville

CU Homecoming 5K

From $30 Open

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Officer Daniel Ellis Memorial 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Virtual Runner/Walker 5K5K Run/WalkRace Volunteer

From $0 Open

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Blessings in a Backpack "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

StudentAdultFamily

From $35 Open

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The Mocktail Guy Presents a Sip & Run, Walk, or Roll: An All-Abilities 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Murray, KY Murray

Fun Run Buddy Run (Participant Plus Free Admission for Personal Assistant/CLS)1 Mile Fun Run5K Buddy Run (Participant Plus Free Admission for Personal Assistant/CLS) +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Trot for a Cure 5K Walk/Run for Alzheimer's

Sat, Nov 7 · Morehead, KY Morehead

5K

From $25 Open

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The Eagle Chase 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Lexington, KY Lexington

The Eagle Chase 5KVirtual 5K (Not in Lexington? Run anywhere and support our 4th and 5th graders!)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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KDVA (Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs) 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5 K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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