Running Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 250 running races in Kentucky in 2026 across 82 cities. The next upcoming race is the Black Cat Chase 3K presented by Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Frankfort on October 23. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

Officer Daniel Ellis Memorial 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Virtual Virtual Runner/Walker 5K5K Run/WalkRace Volunteer

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Throo the Boo

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual Virtual Throo the Boo Fun RunThroo the Boo Fun Run

From $25 Open 50 spots left

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Better Together 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Berea, KY Berea

Virtual Virtual Runner/Walker5K Run/WalkKids Dash

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Discipleship Dash 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Copperfield Caregiver 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Junior Achievement Chilly Hilly 5K/10K Trail Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Henderson, KY Henderson

Road Chilly Hilly 5K Trail RunChilly Hilly 10K Trail Run

From $45 Open

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John’s Run/Walk Shop’s Medical Professionals Night

Tue, Nov 10 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Open

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RYR Endurance Race Weekend

Sat, Nov 14 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

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

From $45 Open 100 spots left

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The Red Monster

Sat, Nov 14 · Slade, KY Slade

Trail The Red Monster 25kThe Red Monster 50 Mile

From $50 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Camp Hendon T-1-D Miler

Sat, Nov 14 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road CH T-1-D Miler

From $35 Open

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Dirty Dog Trail 4 Miler

Sat, Nov 14 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 4 Miler (Run/Walk/Hike)Virtual Runner/Walker/Hiker

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Bleeding Disorders of Kentucky Hemo Hustle

Sat, Nov 14 · Shelbyville, KY Shelbyville

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

From $15 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Strides For Service 5k/10k

Sat, Nov 14 · Radcliff, KY Radcliff

Virtual 5k Run/Walk5K Virtual10k

From $30 Open

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Operation Freedom Run: Wilmore 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Wilmore, KY Wilmore

Road 5K Run & Ruck

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Stepping for Life 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Brandenburg, KY Brandenburg

Road Stepping for Life 5K

From $25 Open

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Honor Run Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 15 · Florence, KY Florence

Road 5K Run/Walk presented by Medpace10K Run/Walk presented by MedpaceHalf Marathon presented by St. Elizabeth Healthcare

From $40 Open

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Dixie Dash 5K & Kid's Sprint

Sun, Nov 15 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerKid's Sprint

From $0 Open

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Huntertown Turkey Trot Fun Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Road Huntertown Turkey Trot Fun Run~ 2 Mile Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Lions Club Light The Way 5 K

Sat, Nov 21 · Benton, KY Benton

Road LIONS CLUB LIGHT THE WAY 5K.

From $30 Open

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Chasing Dreams 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Louisville, KY Louisville

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

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Southern Lights Stroll 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road 5K Run5K Run - Kids5K Stroll - Kids +1

From $0 Open

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Turkey Strut 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Wheelchair Division

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Bowling Green, KY

Sat, Nov 21 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Virtual 5K Timed5K UntimedVirtual Jingler

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Fall Fun Walk/Run 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Liberty, KY Liberty

Road Fall Fun Walk/Run 5k

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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St. Vincent De Paul Turkeyfoot Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Crestview Hills, KY Crestview Hills

Road Adult 5K Run/WalkChild 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Run for a Reason 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Mount Sterling, KY Mount Sterling

Virtual Virtual Runner/Walker5K Run/WalkFREE Kid's Dash (9 & Under)

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Tough Turkey 1-day & 2-day Challenge

Sat, Nov 21 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

Road Sunday 5K Run/Walk WITH SHIRTSunday 5K Run/Walk (NO SHIRT)SATURDAY 10K Run/Walk WITH SHIRT +3

From $15 Open

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

Sun, Nov 22 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Loop Format - Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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The Gobbler Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkHalf Marathon Run +1

From $28 Open Closing Soon

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Harrods Creek Trail Bash

Sun, Nov 22 · Prospect, KY Prospect

Trail Harrods Creek Trail Bash 5KHarrods Creek Trail Bash 10K

From $40 Open

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West KY FCA & Edward Jones Turkey Trot 5K/10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Paducah, KY Paducah

Road 5K10K

From $35 Open

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Titletown Turkey Trot, Presented by DOE

Thu, Nov 26 · Danville, KY Danville

Road 1 Mile Gobble WobbleTitletown 5K

From $27.5 Open

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The 40th Annual Great Turkey 5K Run & Gobbler Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road Gobbler WalkGreat Turkey 5K - Non Timed Fun RunGreat Turkey 5K - Competitive 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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31st Annual Thanksgiving WALK of Awareness (2026)

Thu, Nov 26 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Road 31st Annual Thanksgiving Walk of Awareness

From $30 Open

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Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk- Hazard, KY

Thu, Nov 26 · Hazard, KY Hazard

Road Turkey Trot 5k RunnerTurkey Trot 5k Walker

From $25 Open

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Thoroughbred Classic 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Thoroughbred Classic 5K VIRTUAL (Shirt Only)Thoroughbred Classic 5K ParticipantThoroughbred Classic 5K Participant (9 & under)

From $25 Open

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2026 Northeast Family YMCA Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Brought to you by Publix

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Kids TrotTurkey Trot 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Vamos Pavo Thanksgiving 5K Benefitting Bluegrass Community Action

Thu, Nov 26 · Lawrenceburg, KY Lawrenceburg

Road Vamos Pavo Thanksgiving 5K

From $5 Open

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Run for the Hungry

Thu, Nov 26 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

Virtual Kids (12 and under) 1/4 mile5k 18+5k under 18 +1

From $10 Open

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19th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk - Williamsburg, Ky

Thu, Nov 26 · Williamsburg, KY Williamsburg

Road 5K Run/Walk - STUDENT REGISTRATION5K Run/Walk - ADULT REGISTRATION

From $15 Open

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KORFEDGE Thanksgiving Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road KORFEDGE Thanksgiving Day 5K

From $20 Open

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Lions Club Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Murray, KY Murray

Road MBLC Turkey Trot 5K

From $30 Open

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Hardinsburg Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Hardinsburg, KY Hardinsburg

Road Hardinsburg Turkey Trot 2KHardinsburg Turkey Trot 5K

From $20 Open

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Clay Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Clay, KY Clay

Road Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Louisville Hungry Turkey 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

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

From $0 Open

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Anchorage Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Turkey Trot

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · London, KY London

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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47th Iroquois Hill Runners Thanksgiving Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road 1.25 Mile Run/Walk5 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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