Running Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 327 running races in Kentucky in 2026 across 106 cities. The next upcoming race is the Tribe Tri Kids Triathlon in Mount Sterling on June 20. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

The COOL RUN at MIDNIGHT

Fri, Jun 19 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Road Cool Run at Midnight

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Run The Runway 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Danville, KY Danville

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

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Strides4CMV- Running for Ruth

Sat, Jun 20 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road 5K run/walk

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North Lime Donut Dash 3K

Sat, Jun 20 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 3K Run/WalkVirtual ParticipantKids Dash

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Juneteenth Freedom 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Richmond, KY Richmond

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

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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St. Romuald School Glow Run 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Hardinsburg, KY Hardinsburg

Road St. Romuald School Glow Run 5K

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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

Road 5K

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Nature Run 5K/10K at Loretto Motherhouse

Sat, Jun 20 · Nerinx, KY Nerinx

Virtual VIRTUAL Nature Run 5KNature Run 5KNature Run 10K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Astemo Company 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Harrodsburg, KY Harrodsburg

Road Astemo 5K

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Just For The Health Of It 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Calvert City, KY Calvert City

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

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Eckert's Versailles Orchard Donut Dash 5k

Sun, Jun 21 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Road 5K Run/Walk

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Run Wild

Sun, Jun 21 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road 3 Mile Fun Run (medal, timed, no awards)5 Mile Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Swags Future Legends Camp

Mon, Jun 22 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Swags Future Legends Camp

From $75 Open Closing Soon 75 spots left

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Central Kentucky All-Comers Track Meet 2026

Tue, Jun 23 · Wilmore, KY Wilmore

BOTH MEETS (June 23, July 7) (Participate in some or all events)June 23 Meet ONLY (Participate in some or all events)July 7 Meet ONLY (Participate in some or all events)

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Bluegrass Mountain Cup - Sugarcamp Enduro

Fri, Jun 26 · Prestonsburg, KY Prestonsburg

MEN 30-39 ENDUROPRO MEN ENDUROPRO WOMEN ENDURO +17

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (26)

Sat, Jun 27 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10K13.1M

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McDougal Lake Trail Fest

Sat, Jun 27 · Hodgenville, KY Hodgenville

Trail 4 Mile Trail RunMTB 4 Mile Junior Race (Ages 8-12)Party Lap +7

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The Ascent Red River Gorge 5K & 10K Trail Races

Sat, Jun 27 · Slade, KY Slade

Trail 5K10K

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RJ Corman 5K Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Wilmore, KY Wilmore

Road RJ Corman 5K Run

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Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Elkton, KY Elkton

Road Firecracker 5K Run/Walk

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Stars, Stripes & Strides 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Versailles, KY Versailles

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

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Run Morehead 5K

Fri, Jul 3 · Morehead, KY Morehead

Virtual Virtual Runner/Walker5k Run/Walk

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Queen City Sparkler 5k

Fri, Jul 3 · Hazard, KY Hazard

Road Queen City Sparkler 5k: WalkersQueen City Sparkler 5k: Runners

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Bluegrass 10,000

Sat, Jul 4 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5K Hand CycleVIRTUAL 5K +6

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Freedom Run 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Springfield, KY Springfield

Road Freedom Run 5K

From $25 Open

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Blackberry Festival 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Carlisle, KY Carlisle

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerFastest Kid in Town

From $0 Open

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Hometown Pharmacy Stay Well 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Campbellsville, KY Campbellsville

Road 5k Run5k Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Spirit of 76: 7.6 Miler

Sat, Jul 4 · Albany, KY Albany

Road 7.6 Miler

From $35 Open

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Freedom 5K Celebration @ Independence Bank

Sat, Jul 4 · Paducah, KY Paducah

Road Freedom 5k RuckFreedom 5k RunFreedom 5k Walk

From $35 Open

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Main Street Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Murray, KY Murray

Road Main Street Mile

From $25 Open

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Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Road Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K

From $25 Open

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Firecracker 5K 2026 - Campbell County YMCA

Sat, Jul 4 · Fort Thomas, KY Fort Thomas

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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EDGEWOOD / TRI-STATE RUNNING COMPANY INDEPENDENCE DAY 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, Jul 4 · Edgewood, KY Edgewood

Road 5K Run/WalkT-shirt Only (This option is not available until Race Day)

From $10 Open

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47th Annual Douglas R. Lynn Sebree Firecracker Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Sebree, KY Sebree

Road Firecracker Fun Run 1 MileFirecracker Run 5kFirecracker Run 10K

From $5 Open

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Jamestown Lakefest Mike Hill 10k/5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Jamestown, KY Jamestown

Road 5K - Jamestown Lakefest Mike Hill10K - Jamestown Lakefest Mike Hill

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Dry Ridge, KY Dry Ridge

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

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Splash, Spin and Zoom -2026 Super Sprint

Sun, Jul 5 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

Triathlon Splash, Spin and Zoom -2026 Super Sprint

From $75 Open

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Hardin County Fair 4-H 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Glendale, KY Glendale

Road 4-H 5K Run/ Walk

From $30 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (28)

Sat, Jul 11 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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5K for MK

Sat, Jul 11 · Corbin, KY Corbin

Road Kids for MK5K for MK

From $10 Open

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Roots of Mercer 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Harrodsburg, KY Harrodsburg

Road 1 Mile Fun Run (Fastest Kid in Town)5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (28)

Sat, Jul 11 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run Wild Rhino Rush 5k + 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 11 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

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

From $0 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Louisville

Sat, Jul 11 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +5

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Beat the Heat 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Firecracker 5K Run/4K Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Mt. Vernon, KY Mt. Vernon

Road 4K Walk5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Rudy Rumble Trail Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Trail 10 & Under Kids Run10K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Tri Louisville

Sun, Jul 12 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual Olympic Triathlon - 3 Person RelaySprint - IndividualSprint Triathlon - 2 Person Relay +4

From $79 Open

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SJS 1 Mile Color Run/Walk

Tue, Jul 14 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

Road SJS 1 Mile Color Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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IHR Ice Cream Run

Tue, Jul 14 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road 1 Mile Fun RunIce Cream Run

From $5 Open

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