Running Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 273 running races in Kentucky in 2026 across 95 cities. The next upcoming race is the Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At The Park in Lexington on September 5. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

Iron Rig 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Florence, KY Florence

Road 5k

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Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At The Park

Sat, Sep 5 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At the Park

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Hope Rescued's 5K For Hope

Sat, Sep 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Hope Rescued 2K WalkHope Rescued 5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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GRC Cross Country Daniel Boone 5K Honoring David Borden

Sat, Sep 5 · Winchester, KY Winchester

Road 5K RUN OR WALK

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Louisville

Sat, Sep 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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RunWild Fall XC Classic 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

Open Closing Soon

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Splash, Spin and Zoom -2026 Super Sprint

Sun, Sep 6 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

Triathlon Splash, Spin and Zoom -2026 Super Sprint

From $75 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Sight 5K Presented by GGC Eyes and Clinic Optical

Mon, Sep 7 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road Kids Bubble Run2 Mile Walk5K WheelChair +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Breathitt County Honey Run

Mon, Sep 7 · Jackson, KY Jackson

Road 2M5K10K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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John’s Run/Walk Shop’s Medical Professionals Night sponsored by Saucony

Tue, Sep 8 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Medical Professionals Night

From $0 Open Closing Soon 60 spots left

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CUFFS & HOSES 5K/10K BLOCK PARTY

Fri, Sep 11 · Pikeville, KY Pikeville

Virtual VIRTUAL 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk10K Run +1

From $35 Open

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Bluegrass Mountain Cup - Sugarcamp Enduro

Fri, Sep 11 · Prestonsburg, KY Prestonsburg

PARTY LAP - ENDURO (non competitive, still need a pass)PRO MEN ENDUROPRO WOMEN ENDURO +17

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride

Fri, Sep 11 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Virtual 1 Mile Fun WalkVirtual Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Core of Scottsville and Med Center Health 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Scottsville, KY Scottsville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/ Walk1 Mile Fun Run/ WalkThe Core of Scottsville and Med Center Health 5K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run with the Bulldogs

Sat, Sep 12 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Road Bulldogs Kids RunRun With the Bulldogs: Color Splash 5K

From $10 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Robo Run 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

Road Robo Run 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Roberts Family Farm 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Guston, KY Guston

Road Roberts Family Farm 5KRoberts Family Farm Kids Dash

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Kentucky Nurses Association 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Virtual VIRTUAL KNA 5K Fun Run/WalkKNA 5K Kids Run FreeKNA 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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The Bear Crawl

Sat, Sep 12 · Williamsburg, KY Williamsburg

Road The Bear Crawl

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Northern KY

Sat, Sep 12 · Crescent Springs, KY Crescent Springs

Road Adult RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Heroes Run - Madisonville, Kentucky

Sat, Sep 12 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

Road The Patrick Rudd Memorial Mile5K Ruck5K Run

From $21 Open Closing Soon

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The Lake Cumberland Half & 10K

Sat, Sep 12 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Road 10KHalf Marathon

From $40 Open Closing Soon 84 spots left

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Freebird 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 1 Mile Fun WalkVirtual Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Heroes Run - Louisville, KY

Sat, Sep 12 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road 5K Ruck5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Run +1

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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Strides for the Silenced 5K Run, Walk, Crawl

Sat, Sep 12 · Crestwood, KY Crestwood

Open Closing Soon

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Racer 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Murray, KY Murray

Road Racer 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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One Flag Forward - Fort Campbell, KY

Sat, Sep 12 · Fort Campbell, KY Fort Campbell

Open Closing Soon

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Brothers' Run 8th Annual 3k Run/Walk Event

Sat, Sep 12 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Virtual VIRTUAL 3K Run/Walk3K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Roots & Heritage 3K Powered by Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame

Sat, Sep 12 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road Roots 3K Powered By LAASHOF

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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3rd Annual Kentucky Army National Guard 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run for Kids

Sun, Sep 13 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road Kids Fun Run (T-Shirt & Coin)5K Run (T-Shirt & Coin)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Susan Bradley-Cox Tri for Sight Triathlon/Duathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Triathlon Duathlon Relay - CoedTriathlon - ClydesdaleTriathlon - Athena +11

From $90 Open Closing Soon

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Constitution 5K Run for the Arts 2026

Sun, Sep 13 · Danville, KY Danville

Road Constitution 5K Run for the Arts 2026

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Patriot Chase 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Aphasia in Motion 5K & Fun Run

Fri, Sep 18 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road One Mile Fun RunAphasia in Motion 5K

From $15 Open

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Run To Remember 5K

Fri, Sep 18 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Virtual Run To Remember 5KRun To Remember VIRTUAL Run

From $30 Open

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Run4DC

Sat, Sep 19 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Road Run4DC 5K

From $30 Open

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J.J. the Jet Plane Foundation 5K Color Run/Walk for Pediatric Cancer

Sat, Sep 19 · Frenchburg, KY Frenchburg

Virtual 5K Color Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk for Pediatric Cancer5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Frontrunners Lexington Pride Run 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road 1 Mile Fun WalkPride Run 5K Run/WalkVirtual Pride Run 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Harrodsburg Animal Hospital Harrodsburg Oktoberfest 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Harrodsburg, KY Harrodsburg

Road Harrodsburg Animal Hospital - Harrodsburg Oktoberfest 5k Walk/Run

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Sep 19 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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#FeedTheKids 3K Presented by Dahlhus Fudge

Sat, Sep 19 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Virtual Runner/Walker3K Run/WalkFREE Kid's Dash (7 & Under)

From $0 Open Closing Soon 56 spots left

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13th Annual CASA of the Northern Bluegrass Region 5K Superhero Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Burlington, KY Burlington

Road 5K RUN5K WALKKids 12 and Under Free (Run) +1

From $0 Open

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Graves County 4-H Clover Classic 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Mayfield, KY Mayfield

Road .5 mile Doggy Dash5K Run

From $0 Open

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Med Center Health 10K Classic

Sat, Sep 19 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Wheelchair RaceMed Center Health 10K Classic

From $35 Open

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Tracks for Packs 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road Tracks for Packs 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Spoonbread Festival 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Berea, KY Berea

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Walk5K VIRTUAL Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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The Lookout

Sun, Sep 20 · LOUISVILLE, KY LOUISVILLE

Road Short LoopThe Lookout

From $20 Open

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Color Me LexCath DanceBlue 5K & 1Mile Fun Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road 1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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