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.

Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 4K

Sat, Oct 10 · Gravel Switch, KY Gravel Switch

Trail 2026 Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 4K

From $25 Open

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Haunted Horsepower 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K Run/WalkKids Dash

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Run The Ridge Trail Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Beaver Dam, KY Beaver Dam

Trail Run The Ridge Trail 5KRun The Ridge Trail 10KRun The Ridge Trail 25K

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 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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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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KTFMC 5K At Gainsborough Farm

Sat, Oct 10 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Road KTFMC 5k

From $30 Open

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The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k

Sun, Oct 11 · Midway, KY Midway

Virtual Virtual 5k5K5k - NO SHIRT +7

From $25 Open

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Every Life Remembered Walk

Sun, Oct 11 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Every Life Remembered

From $10 Open

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Little Rooster Run

Fri, Oct 16 · Glencoe, KY Glencoe

Ultra Little Rooster Run 5K TrailLittle Rooster Run Mini Barnyard Ultra TrailLittle Rooster Kids Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Hustle for Hope 3K

Sat, Oct 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road Hustle for Hope 3K

From $25 Open

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Foothills Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Albany, KY Albany

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Over the Bridge Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Hardin, KY Hardin

Road Fun Run - 1.5 Mile

From $30 Open

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The Running Pumpkin

Sat, Oct 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road The Running Pumpkin 5K

From $30 Open

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Redeeming Hope’s Rise Up & Run 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Richmond, KY Richmond

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

From $0 Open

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Swags Performance Project Half Marathon Training

Sat, Oct 17 · Louisville, KY Louisville

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Baptist Health: The American Bluegrass Classic

Sat, Oct 17 · PADUCAH, KY PADUCAH

Road Half MarathonMarathon4 Person Relay

From $65 Open Closing Soon

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LBL Bridge to Bridge Trail Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Hardin, KY Hardin

Trail 22K Trail Run - Individual22K Trail Run - 2 Person Relay22K Trail Run - 3 Person Relay

From $69 Open 40 spots left

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Propellers to Pavement 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Mount Sterling, KY Mount Sterling

Road Propellers to Pavement 5K

From $25 Open

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Chemo Buddies Run for Hope at Ellis Park

Sat, Oct 17 · Henderson, KY Henderson

Road Run for Hope 5k1-mile walkKids Pony Dash

From $15 Open

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Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Hopkinsville, KY Hopkinsville

Road Hoptown 5KHoptown Half Marathon

From $30 Open

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Running For A Cure: Georgia Mae's Peachy 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Leitchfield, KY Leitchfield

Road Running For A Cure: Georgia Mae's Peachy 5K

From $25 Open

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LCRH Run and Walk To Remember 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Road 5K Competitive Walk5K RunFun Walk (1 Loop) - No Awards

From $25 Open

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Knox/Whitley Humane Association 5K Mutt Strut and Dogwalk

Sat, Oct 17 · CORBIN, KY CORBIN

Road Dog walk/fun runKnox/Whitley Humane Association 5K

From $25 Open

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Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual VIRTUAL Urban Bourbon 5KUrban Bourbon 5KUrban Bourbon Half Marathon +1

From $30 Open 50 spots left

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Dash For A Cure 5K/1 Mile Fun Walk/Kid's Dash

Sun, Oct 18 · London, KY London

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

From $0 Open

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Black Cat Chase 3K presented by Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Fri, Oct 23 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Virtual 3KVirtual 3K

From $27 Open

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Panther Cheer Halloween Spirit 5K & 2.5K Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Road Halloween Spirit Kids 2.5KHalloween Spirit 5K

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Campbellsville G.O.A.T. 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Harrodsburg, KY Harrodsburg

Road Campbellsville University G.O.A.T. 5KCampbellsville University G.O.A.T. 10K

From $30 Open

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Miles For Medicine 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker +1

From $15 Open

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Mammoth Cave 50K/25K

Sat, Oct 24 · Park City, KY Park City

Trail Mammoth Cave 25KMammoth Cave 50K

From $65 Open 65 spots left

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Faith & Fitness 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Renfro Rock 'N Run Half Marathon / 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Mount Vernon, KY Mount Vernon

Road Student Strides 5K Run/Walk (Ages 4-18) - Includes shirt and age group awards eligibilityStudent Strides 5K Fun Run/Walk5K - Walk +2

From $0 Open

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Run Rolling Hills 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Winchester, KY Winchester

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Thru the Ville 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Thru the Ville 5K

From $30 Open

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FREE Silent Disco Presented by John's Run/Walk Shop & HOKA

Sat, Oct 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Silent Disco

From $0 Open

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Little Batty Trail Runs

Sun, Oct 25 · Nancy, KY Nancy

Road 5K Trail Run/Walk10K Trail Run1/2 Marathon Trail Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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Legends Spooky Trail Race

Sun, Oct 25 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road Spooky Trail Run

From $30 Open

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Bluegrass Pug Run 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Bluegrass Pug Run 5K 2026

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Danville, KY (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Danville, KY Danville

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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GRADSA 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road GRADSA 5K

From $25 Open

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Madison Central DanceBlue For The Kids 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000

Sat, Oct 31 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Virtual bg6000 - Virtualbg6000 (Sunday, Nov 1, 2026)Half Marathon (Sunday, Nov 1, 2026) +6

From $35 Open 2 spots left

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Track or Treat 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Lancaster, KY Lancaster

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K

Sun, Nov 1 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 10K - Extended Online RegistrationVirtual Run - 10K10K +6

From $49.99 Open

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Turkey Trotter 5 Miler

Sat, Nov 7 · La Grange, KY La Grange

Road Turkey Trotter 4K WalkTurkey Trotter 5 Miler Run

From $40 Open

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The Wildcat @ General Butler

Sat, Nov 7 · Carrollton, KY Carrollton

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

From $40 Open

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