Running Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 362 running races in Kentucky in 2026 across 114 cities. The next upcoming race is the ARK's Dawgy Dash 2026 5K Run/Walk in Munfordville on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Sutton Derby Day 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road Sutton Derby Day 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkSutton Derby Day 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Fairview Baptist 5K Run For Missions

Sat, May 2 · Mount Vernon, KY Mount Vernon

Road 2 Mile WalkFree Student Strides 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk (Ages 4-18; No shirt included; No age group awards)5K Run +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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The Wildcat @ General Butler

Sat, May 2 · Carrollton, KY Carrollton

Trail Saturday 5KSaturday 6 Hours of PowerSaturday 10K +2

From $40 Open

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Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride

Sun, May 3 · Berea, KY Berea

Virtual 1 Mile Fun WalkVirtual Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Westside 5K Derby Dash

Sun, May 3 · Junction City, KY Junction City

Road Westside 5K Derby Dash

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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PSI KY’s Virtual 5K Run for Maternal Mental Health

Mon, May 4 · Your Town, KY Your Town

Virtual PSI KY’s Virtual 5K Run for Maternal Mental Health

From $35 Open

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The Emergency Mile

Thu, May 7 · Mt. Vernon, KY Mt. Vernon

Road 1-Mile Walk1-Mile Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Light the Night 5K: Superhero Walk/Run Hardin County Edition

Fri, May 8 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Road Light The Night Run/ Walk

From $35 Open

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2026 Mercy Health Iron Mom Half-Marathon, Relay & 5K

Sat, May 9 · Paducah, KY Paducah

Virtual 5K4 Person Relay2 Person Relay +3

From $35 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (19)

Sat, May 9 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Throo the Zoo 5K

Sat, May 9 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual Throo the Zoo Virtual 5KThroo the Zoo 5K

From $25 Open

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Team Stacy – Nobody Fights Alone F3 Northern Kentucky 5K

Sat, May 9 · Burlington, KY Burlington

Road 5K RUN/WALK (NO SHIRT)5K RUN/WALK (WITH SHIRT)5K STUDENT (WITH SHIRT) +1

From $20 Open

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Share Your Strength 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Danville, KY Danville

Virtual 5K Virtual Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Lunch Lady Hustle 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Kids Dash5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $0 Open

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The Olmsted 5K at Shawnee Park

Sat, May 9 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open 52 spots left

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Mount Washington Spring Festival 5K (May 9, 2026)

Sat, May 9 · Mt Washington, KY Mt Washington

Road 5K Run Walk (Live race)

From $20 Open

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Owensboro YMCA BBQ 5K

Sat, May 9 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road BBQ 5K no timing - non competitiveBBQ 5K chip timing

From $35 Open

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Stride for Strays (Cancelled)

Sat, May 9 · Ashland, KY Ashland

Road Stride for Strays 5K/2K(Cancelled)

From $20 Open

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Ultimate Raider Challenge

Sat, May 9 · Dry Ridge, KY Dry Ridge

Ultimate Raider Challenge FemaleUltimate Raider Challenge MaleUltimate Raider Challenge Open +3

From $15 Open

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Hebron Color Run

Sat, May 9 · Hebron, KY Hebron

Road Hebron Color Run

From $15 Open

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P.A.C.E. Races for Youth Athletic Scholarships

Sat, May 9 · Smiths Grove, KY Smiths Grove

Road Puppy PACE 5K with Warren County Public LibraryPACE Half MarathonPACE Half Marathon RETURNING Half or Full Runner +2

From $15 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (19)

Sat, May 9 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Wanda Casey Mother's Day 3K

Sun, May 10 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Virtual VIRTUAL Wanda Casey Mother's Day 3KWanda Casey Mother's Day 3KFREE Kid's 1/4 Mile Dash

From $0 Open

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WILD WORKOUTS

Wed, May 13 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Yoga @ Giraffe (Tuesday, 9/1)Yoga @ Glacier Run (Monday, 6/22)Yoga @ Butterfly (Wednesday, 7/22) +6

From $25 Open 30 spots left

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2026 River Rat Run (3K)

Thu, May 14 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Road 2026 River Rat Run

From $20 Open

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Blue Heron 10k

Sat, May 16 · Stearns, KY Stearns

Trail 10k Run

From $50 Open

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Nazareth 5K

Sat, May 16 · Nazareth, KY Nazareth

Virtual Nazareth Kids DashVirtual 5KNazareth 5K

From $10 Open

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MILES WITH MAROONS 5K RUN/WALK

Sat, May 16 · SOMERSET, KY SOMERSET

Road 5K Run5K Competitive Walk

From $20 Open

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Run The Bluegrass

Sat, May 16 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 5k - NO SHIRT5kVirtual 5k +6

From $25 Open

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K-9 YOUBE 5k Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Ludlow, KY Ludlow

Virtual VIRTUAL RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK

From $40 Open

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A Run to remember

Sat, May 16 · London, KY London

Road A Run to Remember (honoring those lost on May 16th 2025)

From $35 Open

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I'm A Dam Runner 5K

Sat, May 16 · Campbellsville, KY Campbellsville

Road 5K Run5K Walk

From $25 Open

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5k Run/Walk Sponsored by the Warren County Sheriff's Foundation

Sat, May 16 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Run for the Paws 5k Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Winchester, KY Winchester

Virtual 5K RUN/WALK (IN-PERSON)5K RUN/WALK (VIRTUAL)

From $25 Open

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Kentucky Hands & Voices SuperHEARo 5K

Sat, May 16 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Virtual 1.5 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K5K

From $20 Open

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Candace’s Cause 5K

Sat, May 16 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Candace’s Cause 5KCandace’s Cause FREE Kids 5K

From $0 Open

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Warren County Sheriff's Foundation 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road Warren County Sheriff's Foundation 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Grey Matters 5K/10K/Virtual Race

Sat, May 16 · Whitesburg, KY Whitesburg

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K Race10K +1

From $30 Open

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Hawesville FD Auxiliary 5K

Sat, May 16 · Lewisport, KY Lewisport

Road Hawesville FD Auxiliary 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Roses, Ribbons & Racing

Sat, May 16 · Henderson, KY Henderson

Road Roses,Ribbons &Racing 1MileRoses,Ribbons &Racing 5kKids Trot

From $15 Open

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Extreme Adventure Challenge

Sat, May 16 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Extreme Adventure Challenge 2 Person TeamExtreme Adventure Challenge 4 Person Team

From $60 Open 30 spots left

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Milford's Merry Miles of May

Sat, May 16 · Brooksville, KY Brooksville

Road Milford's Mini Miles of May (Kids Fun Run)Milford's Merry Miles of May 5k

From $20 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Louisville

Sun, May 17 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Run For Hope 5K

Sun, May 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (21)

Sat, May 23 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Spring into Summer 5K

Sat, May 23 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Memory Days 5K

Sat, May 23 · Grayson, KY Grayson

Road Memory Days 5K 2026

From $25 Open

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Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics KY

Sat, May 23 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Law Enforcement Torch Run 5K

From $30 Open

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Kiss the Goat

Sat, May 23 · Hazard, KY Hazard

Trail Kiss the Goat Trail Run 10KKiss the Goat Half Marathon

From $35 Open

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Spring into Summer 5K

Sat, May 23 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road 2026 Spring into Summer 5K

From $30 Open

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