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.

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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47th Iroquois Hill Runners Thanksgiving Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

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

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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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Dash For Dolls 5K & 10K

Sat, Nov 28 · Midway, KY Midway

Virtual Kids' 1/4 Mile Dash5K Run/WalkVirtual Participant - 5K or 10K +1

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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2026 MAC Jingle Bell Trot

Thu, Dec 3 · Brandenburg, KY Brandenburg

Open

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Jingle Bell Trot

Fri, Dec 4 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Road Jingle Bell Trot

From $40 Open

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Candy Cane Course-Louisville

Sat, Dec 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race

Sat, Dec 5 · Shepherdsville, KY Shepherdsville

Trail Half Marathon - (Sunday MORNING)Half Marathon TRIPLE PLAYHalf Marathon - (Saturday NIGHT) +9

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Louisville, KY

Sat, Dec 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual Virtual Jingler5K Timed

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Jingle Bell 6K Run/2M Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Mount Vernon, KY Mount Vernon

Road 2-Mile Walk6K Run

From $25 Open

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Care Net Owensboro 5K Reindeer Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

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

From $8 Open

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Luke's Diner Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Monticello, KY Monticello

Road 5K Run

From $25 Open

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Woodford County Santa Shuffle 5K & Kids Elf Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Virtual Virtual Runner/Walker5K Run/WalkKids' Elf Dash

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Frankfort Frosty 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Virtual Frankfort Frosty 5K - VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKERFrankfort Frosty 5K

From $20 Open

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Stanford Jingle Bell Jog 5K Run/Walk for Alzheimer's

Sun, Dec 6 · Stanford, KY Stanford

Virtual IN PERSON - 5K run/walk - 1/4 Zip Tech Pullover (NO RACE SHIRT)VIRTUAL/DONATION - race shirt AND 1/4 Zip Tech PulloverVIRTUAL/DONATION - 1/4 Zip Tech Pullover (NO RACE SHIRT) +3

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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St. Nicholasville Ugly Sweater 3K

Sat, Dec 12 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

Virtual 3K Run/Walk3K VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKER

From $25 Open

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YMCA REINDEER RAMBLE 5K Presented by Publix®

Sat, Dec 12 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $27 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Cincinnati, OH

Sat, Dec 12 · Covington, KY Covington

Virtual 5K Untimed5K TimedVirtual Jingler

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Christmas Island Jingle Bell Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Burnside, KY Burnside

Road 5K Run5K Competitive Walker

From $20 Open

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St. Romuald Reindeer Run 2026

Sat, Dec 12 · Hardinsburg, KY Hardinsburg

Road St. Romuald Reindeer Run

From $25 Open

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Rockin Around the Bluegrass

Sat, Dec 12 · Danville, KY Danville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkRockin Around the Bluegrass 5K

From $27.5 Open Closing Soon

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Waverly Winter Warrior

Sun, Dec 13 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 6.5 MileHalf MarathonVirtual 6.5 Mile +1

From $25 Open

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Ugly Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Whitley City, KY Whitley City

Road 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Ugly Sweater Run

Sun, Dec 20 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Open

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Reindeer Runway 2 & 1/2 Mile Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 20 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

Road 2 & 1/2 MILE RUN/WALK WITH A T-SHIRT2 & 1/2 MILE RUN/WALK - NO T-SHIRT

From $15 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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PUR Test Race

Thu, Dec 31 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Pioneer Corporate Coaching and Events

From $0 Open

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2026 Hangover Classic 10 Mile and 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Shelbyville, KY Shelbyville

Road 5K10 Mile

From $35 Open

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Frozen Rails 5K & 10K

Fri, Jan 1 · Midway, KY Midway

Virtual Little Rails 1K Kids' Run1 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker +2

From $15 Open

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FROZEN 4 Mile Run & 2 Mile Walk

Sat, Jan 2 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 2 Mile Walk4 Mile Run

From $40 Open

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New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (02)

Sat, Jan 9 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Madisonville, KY (02)

Sat, Jan 9 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (01)

Sat, Jan 9 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Shelby Trails

Sat, Jan 16 · Simpsonville, KY Simpsonville

Trail 4 Mile8 Mile

From $30 Open

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Ol' Silty Winter Warrior

Sun, Jan 17 · Fairdale, KY Fairdale

Virtual Virtual Ol' Silty Winter WarriorOl' Silty Winter Warrior

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Bowling Green, KY (04)

Sat, Jan 23 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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

Sun, Jan 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Frosty Feet 5K

Sat, Jan 30 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Virtual 5k Run/Walk10K

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (04)

Sat, Jan 30 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Y Not Tri

Sat, Jan 30 · Paris, KY Paris

Triathlon Individual Triathlon RegistrationTriathlon Relay Registration

From $40 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (05)

Sat, Jan 30 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (07)

Sat, Feb 13 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (06)

Sat, Feb 13 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (07)

Sat, Feb 13 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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The Fast and The Furriest 5K

Sun, Feb 21 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

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

From $0 Open

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (09)

Sat, Feb 27 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Etown Trail Classic

Sat, Mar 6 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

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

From $0 Open

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