Ultras in Kentucky — 2026

There are 29 ultras in Kentucky scheduled for 2026. The next is the Little Rooster Run in Glencoe on October 16. Kentucky ultras run primarily October through September.

Little Rooster Run

Fri, Oct 16 · Glencoe, KY Glencoe

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

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Redeeming Hope’s Rise Up & Run 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Richmond, KY Richmond

1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker +1

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Dash For A Cure 5K/1 Mile Fun Walk/Kid's Dash

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 Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker +1

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The Forge Challenge

Sat, Nov 7 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Single Competition 9:00am WAVESingle Competition 9:10am WAVESingle Competition 7:50am WAVE +38

From $85 Closed 5 spots left

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Turkey Trails Louisville

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile5K10K +7

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Better Together 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Berea, KY Berea

Virtual Runner/Walker5K Run/WalkKids Dash

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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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Dixie Dash 5K & Kid's Sprint

Sun, Nov 15 · Lexington, KY Lexington

5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerKid's Sprint

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Run for a Reason 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Mount Sterling, KY Mount Sterling

5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerFREE Kid's Dash (9 & Under)

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Louisville Hungry Turkey 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

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

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Miracle on College Street Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Miracle on College Street MileMiracle 3:59 Event

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Woodford County Santa Shuffle 5K & Kids Elf Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Virtual Runner/Walker5K Run/WalkKids' Elf Dash

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Candy Cane Course-Louisville

Sat, Dec 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile5K10K +7

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Care Net Owensboro 5K Reindeer Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Virtual Run/WalkCare Net Owensboro 5K Reindeer Run/WalkReindeer Dash (Ages 7 & Under)

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Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Louisville

Sun, Jan 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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The Fast and The Furriest 5K

Sun, Feb 21 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

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

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Etown Trail Classic

Sat, Mar 6 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

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

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Shamrock Shuffle 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Somerset, KY Somerset

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

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Louisville

Sat, Apr 3 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

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PNC Kentucky Derby Festival Tour de Lou

Sun, Apr 11 · Louisville, KY Louisville

12 Mile Ride12 Mile Ride25 Mile Ride +7

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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

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Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck

Sat, Jun 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

H.E.R.O VIRTUAL Run/Walk/RuckH.E.R.O VIRTUAL Run/Walk/RuckH.E.R.O. 5K Run/Walk/Ruck +5

From $0 Closed 47 spots left

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Buffalo Trace Stampede

Sat, Jun 12 · Maysville, KY Maysville

1 Mile Run With Your DogBuffalo Trace Stampede 1 Mile RunBuffalo Trace Stampede 1 Mile Run +5

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Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K

Sat, Jul 3 · Dry Ridge, KY Dry Ridge

Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5KBig Rex's Bottle Rocket 5KVirtual Big Rex’s Bottle Rocket 5K +5

From $10 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Louisville

Sat, Jul 17 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile1 Mile5K +12

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Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 28 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile Walk1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk +5

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

Sun, Sep 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

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