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.

Nature Run 5K/10K at Loretto Motherhouse

Sat, Jun 20 · Nerinx, KY Nerinx

Virtual VIRTUAL Nature Run 5KNature Run 5KNature Run 10K

From $35 Open

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2026 Juneteenth Freedom 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Richmond, KY Richmond

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

From $25 Open

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Strides4CMV- Running for Ruth

Sat, Jun 20 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road 5K run/walk

From $25 Open

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Tribe Tri Kids Triathlon

Sat, Jun 20 · Mount Sterling, KY Mount Sterling

Triathlon Triathlon - Ages 9 to 11Triathlon - Ages 6 to 8Triathlon - Ages 12 to 14

From $35 Open

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Run The Runway 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Danville, KY Danville

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Just For The Health Of It 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Calvert City, KY Calvert City

Road Just For The Health Of It 5K STUDENT RATEJust For The Health Of It 5K

From $20 Open

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Run Wild

Sun, Jun 21 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road 3 Mile Fun Run (medal, timed, no awards)5 Mile Run

From $30 Open

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Eckert's Versailles Orchard Donut Dash 5k

Sun, Jun 21 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Swags Future Legends Camp

Mon, Jun 22 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Swags Future Legends Camp

From $75 Open 75 spots left

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Bluegrass Mountain Cup - Sugarcamp Enduro

Fri, Jun 26 · Prestonsburg, KY Prestonsburg

PRO WOMEN ENDUROSHUTTLE PASS - REQUIRED TO ACCESS THE SHUTTLEMEN 30-39 ENDURO +17

From $0 Open

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Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Elkton, KY Elkton

Road Firecracker 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (26)

Sat, Jun 27 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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McDougal Lake Trail Fest

Sat, Jun 27 · Hodgenville, KY Hodgenville

Trail 4 Mile Trail RunMTB 4 Mile Junior Race (Ages 8-12)Party Lap +7

From $25 Open

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Stars, Stripes & Strides 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Road 5K Run/WalkFREE Kid's Dash (9 & Under)

From $0 Open

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The Ascent Red River Gorge 5K & 10K Trail Races

Sat, Jun 27 · Slade, KY Slade

Trail 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Run Morehead 5K

Fri, Jul 3 · Morehead, KY Morehead

Virtual Virtual Runner/Walker5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Jamestown Lakefest Mike Hill 10k/5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Jamestown, KY Jamestown

Road 5K - Jamestown Lakefest Mike Hill10K - Jamestown Lakefest Mike Hill

From $25 Open

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47th Annual Douglas R. Lynn Sebree Firecracker Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Sebree, KY Sebree

Road Firecracker Fun Run 1 MileFirecracker Run 5kFirecracker Run 10K

From $5 Open

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Bluegrass 10,000

Sat, Jul 4 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5K5K Push Rim +6

From $20 Open

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Hometown Pharmacy Stay Well 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Campbellsville, KY Campbellsville

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Dry Ridge, KY Dry Ridge

Road Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5KLittle Rex's Kids Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Blackberry Festival 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Carlisle, KY Carlisle

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerFastest Kid in Town

From $0 Open

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Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Road Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K

From $25 Open

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Freedom 5K Celebration @ Independence Bank

Sat, Jul 4 · Paducah, KY Paducah

Road Freedom 5k WalkFreedom 5k RuckFreedom 5k Run

From $35 Open

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Firecracker 5K 2026 - Campbell County YMCA

Sat, Jul 4 · Fort Thomas, KY Fort Thomas

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Hardin County Fair 4-H 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Glendale, KY Glendale

Road 4-H 5K Run/ Walk

From $30 Open

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Rudy Rumble Trail Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Trail 10 & Under Kids Run10K

From $10 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Louisville

Sat, Jul 11 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Run Wild Rhino Rush 5k

Sat, Jul 11 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

Road RunWild Rhino Rush 5kRunWild Rhino Rush Kids Run (Ages 6 and Under)

From $0 Open

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Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Westport, KY Westport

Road OCPR Firecracker 5K

From $45 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (28)

Sat, Jul 11 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (28)

Sat, Jul 11 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Tri Louisville

Sun, Jul 12 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual Sprint Triathlon - 3 Person RelaySprint - IndividualSprint Triathlon - 2 Person Relay +4

From $79 Open

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IHR Ice Cream Run

Tue, Jul 14 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road 1 Mile Fun RunIce Cream Run

From $5 Open

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Fitt Fiddle 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 17 · Leitchfield, KY Leitchfield

Road Fit Fiddle Family Fun WalkFitt Fiddle 5K

From $0 Open

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Connect Community Village 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Road Connect Community Village 5K Run5K COMPETITIVE WalkerRUCK

From $20 Open

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The Forge Challenge

Sat, Jul 18 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

OCR Single Competition 8:30am WAVESingle Competition 8:40am WAVESingle Competition 8:50am WAVE +32

From $85 Open 5 spots left

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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

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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

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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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Run White & Blue 5K & 10K

Sat, Jul 25 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 2 Mile Ruck/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open

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Run For Dreams

Sat, Jul 25 · Shelbyville, KY Shelbyville

Trail 6 Hr relay (up to 6 people)12 hr6 hr +1

From $50 Open

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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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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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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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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 Ultimate Rugged 5KRugged RascalsRugged Kids +5

From $20 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” Virtual 5k“Running Signal 9” 5k

From $10 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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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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