5K Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 117 5K races in Kentucky scheduled for 2026. The next is the Black Cat Chase 3K presented by Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Frankfort on October 23. Kentucky 5K races run primarily October.

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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Haunted 5k Run/Walk

Fri, Oct 23 · Hazard, KY Hazard

Family Friendly 5k WalkHaunted Trail 5k WalkHaunted Trail 5k Run +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Thru the Ville 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Thru the Ville 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run Rolling Hills 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Winchester, KY Winchester

5K

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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

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Faith & Fitness 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Kids Fun Run5K Run/Walk

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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

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EKU Homecoming 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K

From $0 Closed

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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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Hal's Stomping Grounds Memorial Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Farmington, KY Farmington

Hal's Stomping Grounds Memorial Race

From $35 Open

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Legends Spooky Trail Race

Sun, Oct 25 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Spooky Trail Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Nightmare on Main 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Morehead, KY Morehead

5k

From $35 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 Closing Soon

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Bluegrass Pug Run 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Bluegrass Pug Run 5KVirtual

From $25 Closed

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GRADSA 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

GRADSA 5K

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Track or Treat 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Lancaster, KY Lancaster

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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LEGACY RACE - BATTLE OF THE BORDERS

Sat, Oct 31 · Tompkinsville, KY Tompkinsville

INDIVIDUAL - OPEN DIVISIONLEGACY RACE - MIXED TEAM OF 4DOUBLES - COMPETITIVE DIVISION +2

From $99.75 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 Closing Soon

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

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

AdultStudentFamily

From $35 Open

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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 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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Rodgers Road Race

Sat, Nov 7 · White Plains, KY White Plains

1 Mile Kids Run5k Run/WalkVirtual Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Throo the Boo

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Throo the Boo Fun RunVirtual Throo the Boo Fun Run

From $25 Open 50 spots left

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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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Live Like Houston 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Calhoun, KY Calhoun

5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Copperfield Caregiver 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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First Annual Panther Prowl 3K

Sat, Nov 7 · Ludlow, KY Ludlow

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

From $0 Open

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Kiwanis Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Harrodsburg, KY Harrodsburg

Kiwanis Turkey Trot 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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Stepping for Life 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Brandenburg, KY Brandenburg

Stepping for Life 5K

From $25 Open

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Rockcastle Gobble Wobble 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Mount Vernon, KY Mount Vernon

2 Mile Walk5K Run

From $20 Closed

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Dirty Dog Trail 4 Miler

Sat, Nov 14 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Runner/Walker/Hiker4 Miler (Run/Walk/Hike)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Operation Freedom Run: Wilmore 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Wilmore, KY Wilmore

5K Run & Ruck

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Bleeding Disorders of Kentucky Hemo Hustle

Sat, Nov 14 · Shelbyville, KY Shelbyville

BDoKY Hemo Hustle (Kids 12 and under)BDoKY Hemo Hustle (Adults)BDoKY Hemo Hustle (NO SHIRT GIVEAWAY)

From $15 Open

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Camp Hendon T-1-D Miler

Sat, Nov 14 · Louisville, KY Louisville

CH T-1-D Miler

From $35 Open

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Turkey Strut 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

5K Run/Walk5K Wheelchair Division

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Southern Lights Stroll 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Run5K Stroll - Kids5K Run - Kids +1

From $0 Open

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Fall Fun Walk/Run 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Liberty, KY Liberty

Fall Fun Walk/Run 5k

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Huntertown Turkey Trot Fun Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Huntertown Turkey Trot Fun Run~ 2 Mile Fun Run

From $25 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Bowling Green, KY

Sat, Nov 21 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

5K Untimed5K TimedVirtual Jingler

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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St. Vincent De Paul Turkeyfoot Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Crestview Hills, KY Crestview Hills

Child 5K Run/WalkAdult 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Chasing Dreams 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Chasing Dreams Glow 5K Run/WalkChasing Dreams 5K Kids RUN FREE

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Lions Club Light The Way 5 K

Sat, Nov 21 · Benton, KY Benton

LIONS CLUB LIGHT THE WAY 5K.

From $30 Open

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Miles of Imagination – A Young Authors Greenhouse Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Nov 22 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Loop Format - Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Clay Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Clay, KY Clay

Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · London, KY London

5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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