Running Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 250 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.

Water Trail Fall Paddle

Thu, Oct 22 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

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Haunted 5k Run/Walk

Fri, Oct 23 · Hazard, KY Hazard

Road Haunted Trail 5k RunFamily Friendly 5k WalkFamily Friendly 5k Run +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Black Cat Chase 3K presented by Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Fri, Oct 23 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Virtual 3KVirtual 3K

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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Panther Cheer Halloween Spirit 5K & 2.5K Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Road Halloween Spirit Kids 2.5KHalloween Spirit 5K

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Monster Mash Dash 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Louisa, KY Louisa

Road Monster Mash Dash 5K and 1 Mile Walk

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Thru the Ville 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Thru the Ville 5K

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GINKGO GO! 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Wilmore, KY Wilmore

Road GINKGO GO! 5K Run/Walk

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Campbellsville G.O.A.T. 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Harrodsburg, KY Harrodsburg

Road Campbellsville University G.O.A.T. 5KCampbellsville University G.O.A.T. 10K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run Rolling Hills 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Winchester, KY Winchester

Road 5K

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Renfro Rock 'N Run Half Marathon / 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Mount Vernon, KY Mount Vernon

Road 5K - Run5K - WalkStudent Strides 5K Fun Run/Walk +2

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Hal's Stomping Grounds Memorial Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Farmington, KY Farmington

Road Hal's Stomping Grounds Memorial Race

From $35 Open

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FREE Silent Disco Presented by John's Run/Walk Shop & HOKA

Sat, Oct 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Silent Disco

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Zombie 5K Supply Mission Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

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

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Louisville Earth Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Open Closing Soon

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Miles For Medicine 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

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

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Oct 24 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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Faith & Fitness 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run/Walk

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Mammoth Cave 50K/25K

Sat, Oct 24 · Park City, KY Park City

Trail Mammoth Cave 25KMammoth Cave 50K

From $65 Open Closing Soon 65 spots left

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Camo For Cole 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Mayfield, KY Mayfield

Road Camo For Cole 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Little Batty Trail Runs

Sun, Oct 25 · Nancy, KY Nancy

Road 5K Trail Run/Walk10K Trail Run1/2 Marathon Trail Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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Legends Spooky Trail Race

Sun, Oct 25 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road Spooky Trail Run

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Running Soles Banana Relays Presented by Saucony

Mon, Oct 26 · Campbellsville, KY Campbellsville

Open Closing Soon

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Graveyard Gallop 5K

Fri, Oct 30 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Virtual Runner/Walker5K Run/WalkFREE Kid's Dash

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Nightmare on Main 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Morehead, KY Morehead

Road 5k

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GRADSA 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road GRADSA 5K

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Madison Central DanceBlue For The Kids 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K Run/Walk

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Track or Treat 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Lancaster, KY Lancaster

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Danville, KY (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Danville, KY Danville

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

Road 5K10K13.1M

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LEGACY RACE - BATTLE OF THE BORDERS

Sat, Oct 31 · Tompkinsville, KY Tompkinsville

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

From $99.75 Open

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bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000

Sat, Oct 31 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Virtual bg6000 - Virtualbg6000 (Sunday, Nov 1, 2026)Half Marathon - Virtual +6

From $35 Open Closing Soon 2 spots left

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Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K

Sun, Nov 1 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual Virtual Run - 10K10K - Extended Online Registration10K +6

From $54.99 Open Closing Soon

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LRWH 2026 Hunter Pace

Sun, Nov 1 · Harrodsburg, KY Harrodsburg

LRWH 2026 Fall Hunter Pace

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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The Wildcat @ General Butler

Sat, Nov 7 · Carrollton, KY Carrollton

Trail Saturday 6 Hours of PowerSaturday 5KSaturday 6 Hours of Power +6

From $40 Open

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Carry the Fallen 5k and Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 7 · Shepherdsville, KY Shepherdsville

Road Carry the Fallen 5KCarry the Fallen Half Marathon

From $35 Open

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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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Kiwanis Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Harrodsburg, KY Harrodsburg

Road Kiwanis Turkey Trot 5K

From $25 Open

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Turkey Trotter 5 Miler

Sat, Nov 7 · La Grange, KY La Grange

Road Turkey Trotter 4K WalkTurkey Trotter 5 Miler Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Officer Daniel Ellis Memorial 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Virtual Virtual Runner/Walker 5K5K Run/WalkRace Volunteer

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Trails Louisville

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Junior Achievement Chilly Hilly 5K/10K Trail Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Henderson, KY Henderson

Road Chilly Hilly 5K Trail RunChilly Hilly 10K Trail Run

From $45 Open

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Live Like Houston 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Calhoun, KY Calhoun

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Discipleship Dash 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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KDVA (Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs) 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road 5 K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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First Annual Panther Prowl 3K

Sat, Nov 7 · Ludlow, KY Ludlow

Road Panther Prowl 3K - Ages 5 and Under w/o Shirt & MedalPanther Prowl 3K - Ages 5 and Under w/ Shirt & MedalPanther Prowl 3K - Ages 6 and Up

From $0 Open

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Rodgers Road Race

Sat, Nov 7 · White Plains, KY White Plains

Virtual 1 Mile Kids Run5k Run/WalkVirtual Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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CU Homecoming 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Campbellsville, KY Campbellsville

Road CU Homecoming 5K

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

Sat, Nov 7 · Morehead, KY Morehead

Road 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual AdultStudentFamily

From $35 Open

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