Running Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 336 running races in Kentucky in 2026 across 104 cities. The next upcoming race is the Green River Lake Trail 5k, 10K, & Half Marathon Presented By: Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville on May 30. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

MJ5K Run/Walk/Roll

Thu, Jul 23 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road MJ5K Run/Walk/Roll

From $35 Open

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Moonlit Mile 5K

Fri, Jul 24 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Virtual 1 Mile Fun WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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IHR Midnight Climb 6K

Fri, Jul 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road IHR Midnight Climb

From $5 Open

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Distillery Dash Cross Country 5k/10k

Fri, Jul 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road 5k Cross Country Race10k Cross Country Race

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Coal Miner Run for Clean Lungs

Sat, Jul 25 · Harlan, KY Harlan

Road Coal Miner Run for Clean Lungs competitive 5KFun Walk/Run

From $10 Open

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Santa's Midnight Dash

Sat, Jul 25 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Road Santa's Midnight Dash 3 Mile Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Shepherd's House Run For Recovery

Sat, Jul 25 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual LIVE Fun Walk5K LIVE5K Virtual Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open

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#FEEDTHEKIDS Beer Mile

Sat, Jul 25 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road #FEEDTHEKIDS Beer Mile Relay#FEEDTHEKIDS Beer Mile

From $30 Open Closing Soon 24 spots left

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Run For Dreams

Sat, Jul 25 · Shelbyville, KY Shelbyville

Trail 6 Hr relay (up to 6 people)6 hr3 hr +1

From $50 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (30)

Sat, Jul 25 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run White & Blue 5K & 10K

Sat, Jul 25 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 2 Mile Ruck/Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic 5K

Fri, Jul 31 · Fancy Farm, KY Fancy Farm

Road 2026 St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic 5K

From $25 Open

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Kentucky State Police "Running Signal 9" 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Campbellsville, KY Campbellsville

Virtual “Fastest Kid on the Force” Run“Running Signal 9” 5k“Running Signal 9” Virtual 5k

From $10 Open

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The Duane Klug/Hunter Serna Memorial 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Radcliff, KY Radcliff

Road The Duane Klug/Hunter Serna Memorial 5K

From $35 Open

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MKK's Rugged Race Presented by Independence Bank

Sat, Aug 1 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Trail Rugged KidsRugged RascalsRugged Rascals +5

From $20 Open

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Grant County Fair Mile

Sat, Aug 1 · Williamstown, KY Williamstown

Road Grant County Fair Mile Race

From $5 Open

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Talon's Trail to Triumph 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Brandenburg, KY Brandenburg

Virtual Talons 5K Run/ WalkVIRTUAL 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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IHR Poker Run

Tue, Aug 4 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road 1 Mile Fun RunIroquois Hill Runners Poker Run

From $0 Open

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FOX on the RUN 5K

Fri, Aug 7 · Henderson, KY Henderson

Road 5K run/walk5K WALK

From $20 Open

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NIBROC 2 Miler

Fri, Aug 7 · Corbin, KY Corbin

Road Fastest Kid in TownNibroc 2 Miler

From $10 Open

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Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour (OKHT)

Sat, Aug 8 · Crestwood, KY Crestwood

Virtual Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour: 20-mile RideOld Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour: Virtual RideOld Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour: 40-mile Ride +1

From $50 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Louisville

Sat, Aug 8 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual Kids Dash1 Mile10k +4

From $17 Open

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OLOL 1 Mile Bearcat Fun Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Open

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A Midsummer Night's Run 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Virtual Runner/WalkerA Midsummer Night's Run 5KFastest Kid In Town

From $10 Open

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Laps of Love: Run For Their Lives 2026

Sat, Aug 8 · Monticello, KY Monticello

1 Mile Loop

From $10 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Louisville

Sat, Aug 8 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - AdultVirtual - Child +3

From $10 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run For The Chorus 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Road Run For The Chorus 5K

From $25 Open

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PACK THE PANTRY 4-MILE RELAY RACE

Sat, Aug 8 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Road 2-Mile Run/Walk (racing alone)4-Mile Relay4-Mile Run/Walk (racing alone)

From $20 Open

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Hillcrest Youth Triathlon by Personal Best Racing

Sat, Aug 8 · Prospect, KY Prospect

Triathlon Thunderstorms (Mid Sprint)Hurricanes (Long Sprint)Rain Showers (Short Sprint)

From $30 Open

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Race the Runway 5.02K

Sat, Aug 8 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Race the Runway 5.02K

From $30 Open

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Back The Track 5K & Woodford Track Challenge

Fri, Aug 14 · Versailles, KY Versailles

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

From $15 Open

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Radler Rush Cross Country 5k/10k

Fri, Aug 14 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Road 5k Cross Country Race10k Cross Country Race

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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St. Augustine School Faith in Motion 5K

Fri, Aug 14 · Lebanon, KY Lebanon

Road St. Augustine School Faith in Motion Fun Run (St. Augustine Preschool / Kindergarten students only)St. Augustine School Faith in Motion 5K Run/Walk (St. Augustine 1st - 8th Grade students only)St. Augustine Faith in Motion 5K VIRTUAL EDITION +1

From $15 Open

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DV8K Life Changing Run (8K & 4K)

Sat, Aug 15 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Kids' 1/4 Mile Dash4K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker +1

From $12 Open

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Chrysalis House 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 15 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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River Festivus 5k and 10k

Sat, Aug 15 · Burkesville, KY Burkesville

Road River Festivus 5K and 10k

From $30 Open

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Kentucky Cryptid Series - Wolfman

Sun, Aug 16 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual Wolfman - 4 MilerVirtual Wolfman 7 MilerWolfman - 7 Miler

From $20 Open

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

Fri, Aug 21 · Leitchfield, KY Leitchfield

Road Light The Night Run/ Walk

From $35 Open

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DMTL Presents: A Healthy KSU 3K & Health Fair

Sat, Aug 22 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Road STUDENT - A Healthy KSU 3K - Student ID REQUIREDA Healthy KSU 3K & Health Fair

From $0 Open

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A Running Start for Hope 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Virtual Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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MLK Dreamer's Dash 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Sweaty Hooters Trail Runs and Stage Race

Sat, Aug 22 · Nancy, KY Nancy

Road 5K Trail Run/Walk5K Competitive Trail Walk10K Trail Run +6

From $30 Open Closing Soon 25 spots left

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Paws & Pom‑Poms Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Virtual Virtual 5K5k Run/Walk10K +1

From $25 Open

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CASA Superhero Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Road Children's 1K (Includes Festival Registration)CASA Superhero Run 5K (Includes Festival Registration)Festival Only Registration

From $20 Open

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Triple Crown Trot 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Virtual 5K RunScratched

From $35 Open

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

Sun, Aug 23 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Loop Format - Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Splash 5K (Hosted by the North and John Hardin Swim Team)

Fri, Aug 28 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Road Splash 5K

From $30 Open

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