Ultras in Kentucky — 2026

There are 38 ultras in Kentucky scheduled for 2026. The next is the North Lime Donut Dash 3K in Lexington on June 20. Kentucky ultras run primarily June.

North Lime Donut Dash 3K

Sat, Jun 20 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Participant3K Run/WalkKids Dash

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Stars, Stripes & Strides 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Versailles, KY Versailles

5K Run/WalkFREE Kid's Dash (9 & Under)

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Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Dry Ridge, KY Dry Ridge

Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5KLittle Rex's Kids Fun Run

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Blackberry Festival 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Carlisle, KY Carlisle

5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerFastest Kid in Town

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Run Wild Rhino Rush 5k + 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 11 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

RunWild 1 MileRunWild Rhino Rush 5kRunWild Rhino Rush Kids Run (Ages 6 and Under)

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Louisville

Sat, Jul 11 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile5K10K +5

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Crank & Boom Sprint For Scoops 3K & Kid's Dash

Fri, Jul 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

3K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerLittle Scoops Kids' Dash

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The Forge Challenge

Sat, Jul 18 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Single Competition 7:30am WAVESingle Competition 7:40am WAVESingle Competition 7:50am WAVE +32

From $85 Open 5 spots left

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Survive the Night Relays

Sat, Jul 18 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Survive the Night Marathon Relay (2-5 Runners)Survive the Night Marathon Relay (6-10 Runners)Solo Marathon +6

From $80 Open

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Bagel Boogie 2 Miler & FREE Kid's Dash

Sun, Jul 19 · Berea, KY Berea

2 Miler Run/WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerFREE Kid's Dash (9 & Under)

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QD50: Duel at the creek

Sun, Jul 19 · Louisville, KY Louisville

QD50: Duel at the creek.

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Run Your Bundts Off 3K Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 31 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Participant3K Run/WalkKids 1/4 Mile Cake Dash

From $15 Open

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A Midsummer Night's Run 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Lexington, KY Lexington

A Midsummer Night's Run 5KVirtual Runner/WalkerFastest Kid In Town

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Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour (OKHT)

Sat, Aug 8 · Crestwood, KY Crestwood

Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour: 20-mile RideOld Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour: Virtual RideOld Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour: 40-mile Ride +1

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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The Cupcake Classic 3K

Fri, Aug 14 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Runner/Walker3K Run/WalkLittle Cupcake Kids' Dash (1/4 Mile)

From $12 Open

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Falls & Forest 12‑Hour Challenge

Sat, Aug 22 · Radcliff, KY Radcliff

Duo 12 HourSolo 12 HourQuad 12 Hour

From $60 Closed

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Bluegrass Reaper Challenge

Sat, Aug 29 · Berea, KY Berea

10KHalf MarathonMarathon +2

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 29 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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3rd Annual Facelift Foundation 5K FundRun

Sun, Aug 30 · Manchester, KY Manchester

1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/WalkKid's Dash

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

Sat, Sep 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Montgomery County All Paws 3K

Fri, Sep 25 · Mount Sterling, KY Mount Sterling

3K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerFREE Kid's Dash (9 & Under)

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Run Baby Run 5K Benefiting NICU Babies

Sat, Sep 26 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Run/Walk5K Virtual ParticipantKid's Dash

From $10 Open

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Redeeming Hope’s Rise Up & Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Richmond, KY Richmond

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

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Little Rooster Run

Fri, Oct 16 · Glencoe, KY Glencoe

Little Rooster Run 5K TrailLittle Rooster Run Mini Barnyard Ultra TrailLittle Rooster Kids Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Dash For A Cure 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · London, KY London

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

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Miles For Medicine 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

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

From $15 Open

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Better Together 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Berea, KY Berea

Virtual Runner/Walker5K Run/WalkKids Dash

From $10 Closed

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Turkey Trails Louisville

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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RYR Endurance Race Weekend

Sat, Nov 14 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

RYR Endurance 5KRYR Endurance 10KDouble the Fun! 5K and 10K +4

From $45 Open 100 spots left

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Louisville Hungry Turkey 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5K Virtual5K - Extended Online Registration5K Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration +4

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Candy Cane Course-Louisville

Sat, Dec 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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Care Net Owensboro 5K Reindeer Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Care Net Owensboro 5K Reindeer Run/WalkVirtual Run/WalkReindeer Dash (Ages 7 & Under)

From $8 Closed

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Woodford County Santa Shuffle 5K & Kids Elf Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Versailles, KY Versailles

5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerKids' Elf Dash

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Shamrock Shuffle 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Somerset, KY Somerset

5K Run/Walk5K Competitive Walk5K Run/Walk +3

From $10 Closed

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Etown Trail Classic

Sat, Mar 13 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

5K Trail run5K Trail run8 Hour Endurance Race Relay +4

From $0 Closed

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Brandon True Memorial Heroes For The Homeless 5K Presented by Anderson Communities

Sat, Apr 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

1 Mile Fun Walk1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk +5

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Beechwood PTSA Tiger Trail 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Ft Mitchell, KY Ft Mitchell

5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run +1

From $15 Closed

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Buffalo Trace Stampede

Sat, Jun 12 · Maysville, KY Maysville

Buffalo Trace Stampede 1 Mile WalkBuffalo Trace Stampede 1 Mile RunBuffalo Trace Stampede 1 Mile Run +5

From $20 Closed

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