5K Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 144 5K races in Kentucky scheduled for 2026. The next is the Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At The Park in Lexington on September 5. Kentucky 5K races run primarily September through August.

Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At The Park

Sat, Sep 5 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At the Park

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GRC Cross Country Daniel Boone 5K Honoring David Borden

Sat, Sep 5 · Winchester, KY Winchester

5K RUN OR WALK

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Watermelon Festival 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Tompkinsville, KY Tompkinsville

Watermelon Festival Fun Run/WalkWatermelon Festival 5K

From $15 Closed

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Iron Rig 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Florence, KY Florence

5k

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Tri Pike 2026-Cancelled

Sat, Sep 5 · Pikeville, KY Pikeville

5k Trail Run2026 Tri Pike2026 Tri Pike - Duathlon +5

From $20 Closed 50 spots left

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Hope Rescued's 5K For Hope

Sat, Sep 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

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

From $35 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

Kids Bubble Run2 Mile Walk5K WheelChair +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride

Fri, Sep 11 · Richmond, KY Richmond

1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Bear Crawl

Sat, Sep 12 · Williamsburg, KY Williamsburg

The Bear Crawl

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Robo Run 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

Robo Run 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Iron Horse Locomotion 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · New Haven, KY New Haven

LOCO motion 5K

From $30 Closed

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Freebird 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Lexington, KY Lexington

1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Northern KY

Sat, Sep 12 · Crescent Springs, KY Crescent Springs

Adult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military RegistrationChild Registration 12 & Under +1

From $5 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

Roots 3K Powered By LAASHOF

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Heroes Run - Louisville, KY

Sat, Sep 12 · Louisville, KY Louisville

5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Run5K Ruck +1

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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Racer 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Murray, KY Murray

Racer 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Roberts Family Farm 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Guston, KY Guston

Roberts Family Farm 5KRoberts Family Farm Kids Dash

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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The Core of Scottsville and Med Center Health 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Scottsville, KY Scottsville

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

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Versailles, KY Versailles

VIRTUAL 3K Run/Walk3K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Heroes Run - Madisonville, Kentucky

Sat, Sep 12 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

The Patrick Rudd Memorial Mile5K Ruck5K Run

From $21 Open Closing Soon

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Kentucky Nurses Association 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

KNA 5K Kids Run FreeVIRTUAL KNA 5K Fun Run/WalkKNA 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Patriot Chase 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Richmond, KY Richmond

5K Run/Walk

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

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

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Constitution 5K Run for the Arts 2026

Sun, Sep 13 · Danville, KY Danville

Constitution 5K Run for the Arts 2026

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Aphasia in Motion 5K & Fun Run

Fri, Sep 18 · Lexington, KY Lexington

One Mile Fun RunAphasia in Motion 5K

From $15 Open

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Run To Remember 5K

Fri, Sep 18 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Run To Remember VIRTUAL RunRun To Remember 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

5K Color Run/Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk for Pediatric Cancer

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Sep 19 · Burlington, KY Burlington

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

From $0 Open

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Graves County 4-H Clover Classic 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Mayfield, KY Mayfield

.5 mile Doggy Dash5K Run

From $0 Open

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Harrodsburg Animal Hospital Harrodsburg Oktoberfest 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Harrodsburg, KY Harrodsburg

Harrodsburg Animal Hospital - Harrodsburg Oktoberfest 5k Walk/Run

From $25 Open

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Tracks for Packs 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Tracks for Packs 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Run4DC

Sat, Sep 19 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Run4DC 5K

From $30 Open

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Frontrunners Lexington Pride Run 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Lexington, KY Lexington

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

From $20 Open

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Brain Aneurysm Foundation 5K - Louisville

Sat, Sep 19 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Brain Aneurysm Foundation 5K

From $35 Closed

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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

5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Color Me LexCath DanceBlue 5K & 1Mile Fun Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Lexington, KY Lexington

1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Spoonbread Festival 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Berea, KY Berea

1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk5K VIRTUAL Runner/Walker

From $20 Open

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Second Stride 5K and 2.5K Run/Walk at Claiborne Farm

Fri, Sep 25 · Paris, KY Paris

5K2.5K

From $25 Open

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Glow for Recovery 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Sep 25 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Glow for Recovery 5K Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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NEON Night 5K Run/Walk - A Paint the Town Pink Event

Fri, Sep 25 · Richmond, KY Richmond

NEON Night 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Bourbon & Beyond 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Bourbon & Beyond 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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"Luther Run" 5k Race for Recovery

Sat, Sep 26 · Hebron, KY Hebron

5K RUN/WALKCHILD 5K RUN/WALK

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Farmers National Bank Pokey Pig 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Lebanon, KY Lebanon

VIRTUAL Farmers National Bank Pokey Pig 5K Run/WalkFarmers National Bank Pokey Pig 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Stronger Than 1 Family Fun Mile and 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Family Fun MileStronger Than 1 - 5k

From $20 Open

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Sound the Alarm 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Independence, KY Independence

5K WALKVirtual 5k Run/Walk5K RUN

From $25 Open

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Superhero 5K, Kids Fun Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Superhero 5K Race

From $30 Closed

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Sawyer's Race for Research 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Kids Run3K Walk5K Run +1

From $20 Open

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Scarecrow Shuffle 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Carlisle, KY Carlisle

5k Run/WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerFastest Kid in Town

From $0 Open

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Portland (Almost) 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Portland (Almost) 5K

From $4.99 Open

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2nd Annual Step Up for Recovery 5K- hosted by Crater of Hope

Sat, Sep 26 · Middlesboro, KY Middlesboro

Sleeping but SupportingStep Up for Recovery 5K Run & Walk

From $20 Open

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