Running Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 264 running races in Kentucky in 2026 across 93 cities. The next upcoming race is the Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At The Park in Lexington on September 5. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

Color Me LexCath DanceBlue 5K & 1Mile Fun Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road 1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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

Fri, Sep 25 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road NEON Night 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Montgomery County All Paws 3K

Fri, Sep 25 · Mount Sterling, KY Mount Sterling

Virtual Virtual Runner/Walker3K Run/WalkFREE Kid's Dash (9 & Under)

From $0 Open

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

Fri, Sep 25 · Paris, KY Paris

Road 5K2.5K

From $25 Open

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Glow for Recovery 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Sep 25 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Road Glow for Recovery 5K Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Sound the Alarm 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Independence, KY Independence

Virtual 5K WALKVirtual 5k Run/Walk5K RUN

From $25 Open

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"Luther Run" 5k Race for Recovery

Sat, Sep 26 · Hebron, KY Hebron

Road 5K RUN/WALKCHILD 5K RUN/WALK

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Sep 26 · Middlesboro, KY Middlesboro

Road Sleeping but SupportingStep Up for Recovery 5K Run & Walk

From $20 Open

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Farmers National Bank Pokey Pig 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Lebanon, KY Lebanon

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

From $20 Open

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Bourbon & Beyond 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Bourbon & Beyond 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Scarecrow Shuffle 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Carlisle, KY Carlisle

Road 5k Run/WalkFastest Kid in TownVirtual Runner/Walker

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MuuvWell Hot Rod 24 Hour Ultra

Sat, Sep 26 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road MuuvWell Hot Rod 24 Hour RelayMuuvWell Hot Rod 12 Hour Ultra NIGHT TIMEMuuvWell Hot Rod 12 Hour Ultra +1

From $75 Open

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Heartland Harvest Festival 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Trail Heartland Harvest Festival 5K

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Restoration Ministries 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Miles for Music

Sat, Sep 26 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Miles for Music 6 Hour Endurance EventMiles for Music 12 Hour Endurance Event

From $50 Open

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Run Baby Run 5K Benefiting NICU Babies

Sat, Sep 26 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 5K Virtual Participant5K Run/WalkKid's Dash

From $10 Open

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Light the Way Memorial 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Monticello, KY Monticello

Open

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Big Bad Wolf 5k + Lil' Piggy Run 1 Mile Youth Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Paducah, KY Paducah

Road 1 Mile Youth Run5K Run/Fitness Walk5K Run/Fitness Walk (No Shirt Option)

From $15 Open

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2026 Friends of the Poor Walk CTK

Sat, Sep 26 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Open

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Sawyer's Race for Research 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Virtual Kids Run3K WalkVirtual 5K +1

From $20 Open

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10,000 Meter on Van Meter

Sat, Sep 26 · Winchester, KY Winchester

Road 5K10K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Portland (Almost) 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Portland (Almost) 5K

From $4.99 Open

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Stronger Than 1 Family Fun Mile and 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road Family Fun MileStronger Than 1 - 5k

From $20 Open

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Fly Sam Fly 5K run/walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Stanford, KY Stanford

Road Fly Sam Fly 5K run/walkT Shirt Only

From $20 Open

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Spencer County Octoberfest 5K

Tue, Sep 29 · Taylorsville, KY Taylorsville

Road Octoberfest Kids Fun RunOctoberfest 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Pink Up the Pace

Thu, Oct 1 · Mt Vernon, KY Mt Vernon

Road 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Aggie Extravaganza - 2026

Fri, Oct 2 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Danceathon (Saint Agnes Students PS-8th Grade)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Thrive Empowerment Center - Thrive 5k Walk-Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Covington, KY Covington

Road Thrive5kThrive 5K (11 and Under)

From $5 Open

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Mogadishu Mile - Georgetown, Kentucky

Sat, Oct 3 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

OCR Mogadishu Mile Team Registration (Civilian, NON-ACTIVE Military)

From $10 Open

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WHINE UP THE HILL

Sat, Oct 3 · Park City, KY Park City

Road Sip n StrollWhine up the HillKid's Run

From $15 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Louisville

Sat, Oct 3 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 5K10KVirtual Run +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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6th Annual Queenslake Mogadishu Mile Kentucky

Sat, Oct 3 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

Open

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CDH Family Reunion: Super Hero Fun Run and Memorial Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

Road Warrior Walk for all CDH Families (In Person)Virtual Warrior WalkSuper Hero Sprint

From $15 Open

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Lincoln Days Railsplitter 5K and 10K

Sat, Oct 3 · Hodgenville, KY Hodgenville

Road Lincoln Days Railsplitter Kid's DashLincoln Days Railsplitter Run - 5KLincoln to Lincoln- 10K

From $10 Open

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BowmanFest 5K on Runway presented by IPA

Sat, Oct 3 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road 5K Run/Walk15 & Under 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Foundations 4 Hope 5K - Kentucky

Sat, Oct 3 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road Jerry Can 5K Relay5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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The Alton Blakley 5K To Beat Breast Cancer

Sat, Oct 3 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Road 5K Run5K Competitive Walker

From $25 Open

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Sorghum Shuffle 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Springfield, KY Springfield

Road Sorghum Shuffle 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 3 · Slade, KY Slade

Trail Half MarathonVIRTUAL Half Marathon

From $60 Open

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The Pi Kappa Phi Rose Run 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Kentucky Cryptid Series - Bigfoot

Sun, Oct 4 · Fairdale, KY Fairdale

Virtual Bigfoot 5 MilerBigfoot Virtual 8 MilerBigfoot 8 Miler

From $20 Open

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UK DPT Pumpkin Pacer 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road DPT 2027 Fundraiser Race

From $25 Open

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SCRAF - TB Makeover Team - KY bound!

Wed, Oct 7 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Open

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Haunted Horsepower 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K Run/WalkKids Dash

From $0 Open

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Steps for Safety 5k & Kid Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Virtual Kids Fun RunSteps for Safety 5kSteps for Safety 5k - Virtual Run

From $15 Open

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Paint Pikeville Pink/Colors Of Courage 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Pikeville, KY Pikeville

Road 1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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The Tri-County Kentucky United Way Spirit 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Bardstown, KY Bardstown

Virtual The Spirit 5KThe Spirit 5K VIRTUAL RUN

From $20 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Chicks on the Run 5K & Honor Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Independence, KY Independence

Virtual 1 Mile Honor Walk1 Mile Honor Walk5K Run/Walk +3

From $40 Open 32 spots left

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