Running Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 315 running races in Kentucky in 2026 across 100 cities. The next upcoming race is the Bagel Boogie 2 Miler & FREE Kid's Dash in Berea on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At The Park

Sat, Sep 5 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At the Park

From $30 Open

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Tri Pike 2026

Sat, Sep 5 · Pikeville, KY Pikeville

Triathlon 5k Trail Run2026 Tri Pike2026 Tri Pike Relay - Coed +5

From $20 Open 50 spots left

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RunWild Fall XC Classic 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

Open

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Splash, Spin and Zoom -2026 Super Sprint

Sun, Sep 6 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

Triathlon Splash, Spin and Zoom -2026 Super Sprint

From $75 Open

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2026 Breathitt County Honey Run

Mon, Sep 7 · Jackson, KY Jackson

Road 2M5K10K

From $35 Open

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Run For Sight 5K Presented by GGC Eyes and Clinic Optical

Mon, Sep 7 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road Kids Bubble Run2 Mile Walk5K +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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CUFFS & HOSES 5K/10K BLOCK PARTY

Fri, Sep 11 · Pikeville, KY Pikeville

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVIRTUAL 5K Run/WalkVIRTUAL 10K +1

From $35 Open

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Bluegrass Mountain Cup - Sugarcamp Enduro

Fri, Sep 11 · Prestonsburg, KY Prestonsburg

MEN 50 + ENDUROMEN 30-39 ENDUROSHUTTLE PASS - REQUIRED TO ACCESS THE SHUTTLE +17

From $0 Open

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Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride

Fri, Sep 11 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $25 Open

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Freebird 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Heroes Run - Madisonville, Kentucky

Sat, Sep 12 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

Road The Patrick Rudd Memorial Mile5K Ruck5K Run

From $21 Open

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Roots & Heritage 3K Powered by Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame

Sat, Sep 12 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road Roots 3K Powered By LAASHOF

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Roberts Family Farm 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Guston, KY Guston

Road Roberts Family Farm 5KRoberts Family Farm Kids Dash

From $0 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Robo Run 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

Road Robo Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Iron Horse Locomotion 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · New Haven, KY New Haven

Road LOCO motion 5K

From $30 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Louisville, KY

Sat, Sep 12 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road 5K Run5K Ruck5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder +1

From $32 Open

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The Lake Cumberland Half & 10K

Sat, Sep 12 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Road 10KHalf Marathon

From $40 Open 84 spots left

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Strides for the Silenced 5K Run, Walk, Crawl

Sat, Sep 12 · Crestwood, KY Crestwood

Open

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Brothers' Run 8th Annual 3k Run/Walk Event

Sat, Sep 12 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Virtual VIRTUAL 3K Run/Walk3K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Kentucky Nurses Association 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Virtual KNA 5K Kids Run FreeVIRTUAL KNA 5K Fun Run/WalkKNA 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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The Bear Crawl

Sat, Sep 12 · Williamsburg, KY Williamsburg

Road The Bear Crawl

From $20 Open

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Run for Hope

Sat, Sep 12 · Henderson, KY Henderson

Road Run for Hope 5kKids Pony Dash

From $15 Open

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Run with the Bulldogs

Sat, Sep 12 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Road Bulldogs Kids RunRun With the Bulldogs: Color Splash 5K

From $10 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Northern KY

Sat, Sep 12 · Crescent Springs, KY Crescent Springs

Road Adult RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Susan Bradley-Cox Tri for Sight Triathlon/Duathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Triathlon Duathlon - AthenaDuathlonDuathlon Relay - Female +11

From $90 Open

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3rd Annual Kentucky Army National Guard 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run for Kids

Sun, Sep 13 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road Kids Fun Run (T-Shirt & Coin)5K Run (T-Shirt & Coin)

From $20 Open

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Constitution 5K Run for the Arts 2026

Sun, Sep 13 · Danville, KY Danville

Road Constitution 5K Run for the Arts 2026

From $35 Open

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Patriot Chase 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run To Remember 5K

Fri, Sep 18 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Virtual Run To Remember 5KRun To Remember VIRTUAL Run

From $30 Open

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Aphasia in Motion 5K & Fun Run

Fri, Sep 18 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road One Mile Fun RunAphasia in Motion 5K

From $15 Open

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Run4DC

Sat, Sep 19 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Road Run4DC 5K

From $30 Open

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13th Annual CASA of the Northern Bluegrass Region 5K Superhero Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Burlington, KY Burlington

Road 5K RUN5K WALKKids 12 and Under Free (Run) +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Tracks for Packs 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road Tracks for Packs 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Frontrunners Lexington Pride Run 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road 1 Mile Fun WalkPride Run 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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#FeedTheKids 3K Presented by Dahlhus Fudge

Sat, Sep 19 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Virtual Runner/Walker3K Run/WalkFREE Kid's Dash (7 & Under)

From $0 Open Closing Soon 56 spots left

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J.J. the Jet Plane Foundation 5K Color Run/Walk for Pediatric Cancer

Sat, Sep 19 · Frenchburg, KY Frenchburg

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk for Pediatric Cancer5K Run/Walk5K Color Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Harrodsburg Animal Hospital Harrodsburg Oktoberfest 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Harrodsburg, KY Harrodsburg

Road Harrodsburg Animal Hospital - Harrodsburg Oktoberfest 5k Walk/Run

From $25 Open

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Tucker’s Treehouse It's Okay If You're Not Okay 5K presented by TTMA

Sat, Sep 19 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Med Center Health 10K Classic

Sat, Sep 19 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Wheelchair RaceMed Center Health 10K Classic

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Graves County 4-H Clover Classic 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Mayfield, KY Mayfield

Road .5 mile Doggy Dash5K Run

From $0 Open

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The Lookout

Sun, Sep 20 · LOUISVILLE, KY LOUISVILLE

Road Short LoopThe Lookout

From $20 Open

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Spoonbread Festival 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Berea, KY Berea

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk5K VIRTUAL Runner/Walker

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Celebrating USA 250 & USMC

Sun, Sep 20 · Stanford, KY Stanford

Road Wilderness Road 10KWilderness Road Half MarathonWilderness Road Marathon

From $45 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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Second Stride 5K and 2.5K Run/Walk at Claiborne Farm

Fri, Sep 25 · Paris, KY Paris

Road 5K2.5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Montgomery County All Paws 3K

Fri, Sep 25 · Mount Sterling, KY Mount Sterling

Virtual 3K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerFREE Kid's Dash (9 & Under)

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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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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Portland (Almost) 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Portland (Almost) 5K

From $4.99 Open

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