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.

Turkey Trails Louisville

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Copperfield Caretaker 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Carry the Fallen 5k and Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 7 · Shepherdsville, KY Shepherdsville

Road Carry the Fallen 5KCarry the Fallen Half Marathon

From $35 Open

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Freeway 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Officer Daniel Ellis Memorial 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Virtual Virtual Runner/Walker 5K5K Run/WalkRace Volunteer

From $0 Open

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Blessings in a Backpack "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual StudentAdultFamily

From $35 Open

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Turkey Trot for a Cure 5K Walk/Run for Alzheimer's

Sat, Nov 7 · Morehead, KY Morehead

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Better Together 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Berea, KY Berea

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerKids Dash

From $10 Open

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KDVA (Veterans Affairs) 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

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Throo the Boo

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual Throo the Boo Fun RunVirtual Throo the Boo Fun Run

From $25 Open

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The Eagle Chase 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road The Eagle Chase 5K

From $20 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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RYR Endurance Race Weekend

Sat, Nov 14 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Ultra RYR Endurance 5KRYR Endurance 10KDouble the Fun! 5K and 10K +4

From $45 Open 100 spots left

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Dirty Dog Trail 4 Miler

Sat, Nov 14 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 4 Miler (Run/Walk/Hike)Virtual Runner/Walker/Hiker

From $25 Open

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Strides For Service 5k/10k

Sat, Nov 14 · Radcliff, KY Radcliff

Virtual 5k Run/Walk5K Virtual10k

From $30 Open

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Bleeding Disorders of Kentucky Hemo Hustle

Sat, Nov 14 · Shelbyville, KY Shelbyville

Road BDoKY Hemo Hustle (Adults)BDoKY Hemo Hustle (Kids 12 and under)BDoKY Hemo Hustle (NO SHIRT GIVEAWAY)

From $15 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Red Monster

Sat, Nov 14 · Slade, KY Slade

Trail The Red Monster 25kThe Red Monster 50 Mile

From $50 Open

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Dixie Dash 5K & Kid's Sprint

Sun, Nov 15 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerKid's Sprint

From $0 Open

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Honor Run Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 15 · Florence, KY Florence

Road 5K Run/Walk presented by Medpace10K Run/Walk presented by MedpaceHalf Marathon presented by St. Elizabeth Healthcare

From $40 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Bowling Green, KY

Sat, Nov 21 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Virtual 5K TimedVirtual Jingler5K Untimed

From $40 Open

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St. Vincent De Paul Turkeyfoot Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Crestview Hills, KY Crestview Hills

Road Adult 5K Run/WalkChild 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Southern Lights Stroll 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road 5K Run5K Run - Kids5K Stroll - Kids +1

From $0 Open

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

Sun, Nov 22 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Loop Format - Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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The Gobbler Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkHalf Marathon Run +1

From $28 Open

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Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Bardstown, KY Bardstown

Virtual Turkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K VIRTUALTurkey Fun Run & Family Stroll 5K

From $25 Open

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2026 Northeast Family YMCA Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Brought to you by Publix

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Kids TrotTurkey Trot 5k

From $20 Open

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Clay Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Clay, KY Clay

Road Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk- Hazard, KY

Thu, Nov 26 · Hazard, KY Hazard

Road Turkey Trot 5k WalkerTurkey Trot 5k Runner

From $25 Open

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Pilgrimage in the Park 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Nancy, KY Nancy

Trail Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Thoroughbred Classic 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Thoroughbred Classic 5K Participant (9 & under)Thoroughbred Classic 5K VIRTUAL (Shirt Only)Thoroughbred Classic 5K Participant

From $25 Open

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Titletown Turkey Trot, Presented by DOE

Thu, Nov 26 · Danville, KY Danville

Road 1 Mile Gobble WobbleTitletown 5K

From $27.5 Open

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Louisville Hungry Turkey 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 5K - Extended Online Registration5K5K (Untimed) +4

From $0 Open

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Hardinsburg Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Hardinsburg, KY Hardinsburg

Road Hardinsburg Turkey Trot 2KHardinsburg Turkey Trot 5K

From $20 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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Jingle Bell Trot

Fri, Dec 4 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Road Jingle Bell Trot

From $40 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Louisville, KY

Sat, Dec 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual Virtual Jingler5K Timed

From $40 Open

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Woodford County Santa Shuffle 5K & Kids Elf Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/WalkerKids' Elf Dash

From $0 Open

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Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race

Sat, Dec 5 · Shepherdsville, KY Shepherdsville

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

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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Candy Cane Course-Louisville

Sat, Dec 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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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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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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Christmas Island Jingle Bell Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Burnside, KY Burnside

Road 5K Run5K Competitive Walker

From $20 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Cincinnati, OH

Sat, Dec 12 · Covington, KY Covington

Virtual 5K Timed5K UntimedVirtual Jingler

From $35 Open

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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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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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Frozen Rails 5K & 10K

Fri, Jan 1 · Midway, KY Midway

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkLittle Rails 1K Kids' RunVirtual 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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