5K Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 279 5K races in Kentucky scheduled for 2026. The next is the FCA Light the Way: Run With Purpose. Shine With Impact in Glasgow on May 30. Kentucky 5K races run primarily May.

FCA Light the Way: Run With Purpose. Shine With Impact

Sat, May 30 · Glasgow, KY Glasgow

1K - Kids Fun Run3K Glow Run

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Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck

Sat, May 30 · Louisville, KY Louisville

H.E.R.O VIRTUAL Run/Walk/RuckH.E.R.O. 5K Run/Walk/RuckH.E.R.O 10K Run/Ruck +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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R&R 5K

Sat, May 30 · Williamsburg, KY Williamsburg

R&R 5K

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Pisgah Farms & Furlongs Half Mare-athon, 10K and 5K

Sat, May 30 · Versailles, KY Versailles

5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkHalf Marathon +1

From $49 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Mommy 5K and 10K

Sat, May 30 · Leitchfield, KY Leitchfield

Healthy Mommy 5KHealthy Mommy 10KHealthy Mommy Kiddie Dash

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Run For Foxy Roxie

Sat, May 30 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

1 Mile Walk5K Run/WalkKids Dash

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Seton Catholic School Run for the Nun 5K

Sat, May 30 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Kids 1/3 Mile DashSeton Catholic School Run for the Nun 5K Run/Walk

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (22)

Sat, May 30 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

5K10K13.1M

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (22)

Sat, May 30 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10K13.1M

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Danville, KY (22)

Sat, May 30 · Danville, KY Danville

5K10K13.1M

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21st Annual FEAT 5K Walk/Run for Autism

Sat, May 30 · Louisville, KY Louisville

21st Annual FEAT 5K Walk/Run for Autism

From $34.34 Open Closing Soon

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Light the Night 5K: Superhero Walk/Run Meade County

Fri, Jun 5 · Brandenburg, KY Brandenburg

Light The Night Run/ Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Nacho Average 5K

Fri, Jun 5 · Fort Knox, KY Fort Knox

Nacho Average 5K

Closed

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No Greater Honor 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Kids' 1/4 Mile Honor Dash1 Mile Fun WalkVirtual Runner/Walker +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Funnel Cake 3K

Sat, Jun 6 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

3K run/walkVirtual Funnel Cake 3K

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Morris Hill Meltdown

Sat, Jun 6 · Monticello, KY Monticello

Vertical MileVertical Mile RUCK

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Fighting Back Against Parkinson's 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Murray, KY Murray

1 Mile Fun Run5K RunVirtual 5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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5k Run/1mile Walk to End Alzheimer's

Sat, Jun 6 · Brownsville, KY Brownsville

1 mile Walk to End Alzheimer's5k Run to End Alzheimer's

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Run for the Paws 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

Kids (under 12) 1/4 mile Fun RunVirtual 5kOver 18 5k +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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MCXC 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Richmond, KY Richmond

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Chase & Cole Memorial 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Villa Hills, KY Villa Hills

5K Run

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Mountain Memories 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Frenchburg, KY Frenchburg

Mountain Memories 5K

From $25 Closed

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Dart for Head Start Run and Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile Walk5k Run1 Mile Walk- HS FAMILIES ONLY +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Race4Justice

Sat, Jun 6 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1.3 Mile (5 Lap Walk/Jog/Roll) Individual26 Lap Walk/Jog/Run/Roll.. Relay (Up to 10 per team)4 x 400 Sprint Relay +3

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Alexis Thompson Memorial 5K/10K

Sat, Jun 6 · Winchester, KY Winchester

5KVirtual Participant10k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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IHR Pizza Run

Tue, Jun 9 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 MileIroquois Hill Runners Pizza Run

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Buffalo Trace Stampede

Sat, Jun 13 · Maysville, KY Maysville

Buffalo Trace Stampede 1 Mile1 Mile Run With Your DogBuffalo Trace Stampede 1 Mile Run +1

From $20 Open

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Hatfield and McCoy Races

Sat, Jun 13 · South Williamson, KY South Williamson

Jeannie Rivard 5KBlackberry Mountain Half MarathonRiver Road Half Marathon +1

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Old Mill Days 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Bradfordsville, KY Bradfordsville

Old Mill Days 5K

From $25 Open

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Kentucky Cryptid Series - Mothman

Sat, Jun 13 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Mothman 6 MilerVirtual Mothman 6 MilerMothman Half Marathon

From $20 Open

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Gavin's Gallop 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Gavin's Gallop 5K

From $35 Open

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Treat Trot-Louisville

Sat, Jun 13 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open

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Run for the Rosies 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Franklin, KY Franklin

5K Walk5K RunRun for the Rosies VIRTUAL 5K

From $20 Closed

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Beer Cheese 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · winchester, KY winchester

Beer Cheese 5K

From $30 Open

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Wild Hearts Superhero 5K, 10K & Kids Super Sprint

Sat, Jun 13 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Runner/Walker (5K or 10K)Wild Hearts Superhero 5KWild Hearts Superhero 10K +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon 75 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Spring into Recovery 5K

Sun, Jun 14 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Spring into Recovery 5K

From $45 Open

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Louisville Pride 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Jun 14 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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St. Albert the Great Church Viking Dash 5k 2026

Thu, Jun 18 · Louisville, KY Louisville

St. Albert the Great Church Viking Dash 5k 2026

From $25 Open

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The COOL RUN at MIDNIGHT

Fri, Jun 19 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Cool Run at Midnight

From $20 Open

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The 10th Annual Stuff the Bus 5K Run/Walk presented by RPI-Bowling Green

Sat, Jun 20 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K

From $35 Open

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New Hope Family Life Ministries 13th Annual Walk for Healthy Living 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 20 · Radcliff, KY Radcliff

New Hope Family Life Ministries 13th Annual 5K Healthy Walk/Run Fundraiser.

From $30 Open

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2026 Juneteenth Freedom 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Richmond, KY Richmond

1 Mile Family Fun Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $25 Open

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St. Romuald School Glow Run 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Hardinsburg, KY Hardinsburg

St. Romuald School Glow Run 5K

From $25 Open

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Nature Run 5K/10K at Loretto Motherhouse

Sat, Jun 20 · Nerinx, KY Nerinx

Nature Run 5KVIRTUAL Nature Run 5KNature Run 10K

From $35 Open

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Run The Runway 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Danville, KY Danville

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Just For The Health Of It 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Calvert City, KY Calvert City

Just For The Health Of It 5KJust For The Health Of It 5K STUDENT RATE

From $20 Open

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Strides4CMV- Running for Ruth

Sat, Jun 20 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

5K run/walk

From $25 Open

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North Lime Donut Dash 3K

Sat, Jun 20 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Participant3K Run/WalkKids Dash

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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