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.

Run Baby Run 5K Benefiting NICU Babies

Sat, Sep 26 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 5K Virtual Participant5K Run/WalkKid's Dash

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Bourbon & Beyond 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Bourbon & Beyond 5K

From $30 Open

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Big Bad Wolf 5k + Lil' Piggy Run 1 Mile Youth Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Paducah, KY Paducah

Road 1 Mile Youth Run5K Run/Fitness Walk (No Shirt Option)5K Run/Fitness Walk

From $15 Open

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"Luther Run" 5k Race for Recovery

Sat, Sep 26 · Hebron, KY Hebron

Road 5K RUN/WALK

From $40 Open

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Restoration Ministries 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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MuuvWell Hot Rod 24 Hour Ultra

Sat, Sep 26 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road MuuvWell Hot Rod 24 Hour UltraMuuvWell Hot Rod 12 Hour UltraMuuvWell Hot Rod 12 Hour Ultra NIGHT TIME +1

From $75 Open

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Stronger Than 1 Family Fun Mile and 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road Family Fun MileStronger Than 1 - 5k

From $20 Open

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Sound the Alarm 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Independence, KY Independence

Virtual 5K RUN5K WALKVirtual 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Farmers National Bank Pokey Pig 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Lebanon, KY Lebanon

Virtual VIRTUAL Farmers National Bank Pokey Pig 5K Run/WalkFarmers National Bank Pokey Pig 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Sawyer's Race for Research 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Virtual Kids Run3K WalkVirtual 5K +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Friends of the Poor Walk CTK

Sat, Sep 26 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Open

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Scarecrow Shuffle 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Carlisle, KY Carlisle

Road 5k Run/WalkFastest Kid in TownVirtual Runner/Walker

From $0 Open

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2nd Annual Step Up for Recovery 5K- hosted by Crater of Hope

Sat, Sep 26 · Middlesboro, KY Middlesboro

Road Sleeping but SupportingStep Up for Recovery 5K Run & Walk

From $20 Open

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Miles for Music

Sat, Sep 26 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Miles for Music 6 Hour Endurance EventMiles for Music 12 Hour Endurance Event

From $50 Open

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10,000 Meter on Van Meter

Sat, Sep 26 · Winchester, KY Winchester

Road 5K10K

From $25 Open

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Fly Sam Fly 5K run/walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Stanford, KY Stanford

Road Fly Sam Fly 5K run/walkT Shirt Only

From $20 Open

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Spencer County Octoberfest 5K

Tue, Sep 29 · Taylorsville, KY Taylorsville

Road Octoberfest Kids Fun RunOctoberfest 5K

From $15 Open

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Lincoln Days Railsplitter 5K and 10K

Sat, Oct 3 · Hodgenville, KY Hodgenville

Road Lincoln Days Railsplitter Kid's DashLincoln Days Railsplitter Run - 5KLincoln to Lincoln- 10K

From $10 Open

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Sorghum Shuffle 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Springfield, KY Springfield

Road Sorghum Shuffle 5K

From $20 Open

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BowmanFest 5K on Runway presented by IPA

Sat, Oct 3 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road 15 & Under 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 3 · Slade, KY Slade

Trail Half MarathonVIRTUAL Half Marathon

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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6th Annual Queenslake Mogadishu Mile Kentucky

Sat, Oct 3 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

Open

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CDH Family Reunion and Memorial Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Nicholasville, KY Nicholasville

Virtual Warrior WalkWarrior Walk for all CDH Families (In Person)

From $20 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Louisville

Sat, Oct 3 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 5K10KVolunteer then Run +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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The Alton Blakley 5K To Beat Breast Cancer

Sat, Oct 3 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Road 5K Run5K Competitive Walker

From $25 Open

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WHINE UP THE HILL

Sat, Oct 3 · Park City, KY Park City

Road Sip n StrollWhine up the HillKid's Run

From $15 Open

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Mogadishu Mile - Georgetown, Kentucky

Sat, Oct 3 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

OCR Mogadishu Mile Team Registration (Civilian, NON-ACTIVE Military)

From $10 Open

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Foundations 4 Hope 5K - Kentucky

Sat, Oct 3 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road 5K Run/WalkJerry Can 5K Relay

From $35 Open

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UK DPT Pumpkin Pacer 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road DPT 2027 Fundraiser Race

From $25 Open

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Kentucky Cryptid Series - Bigfoot

Sun, Oct 4 · Fairdale, KY Fairdale

Virtual Bigfoot 5 MilerBigfoot Virtual 8 MilerBigfoot 8 Miler

From $20 Open

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SCRAF - TB Makeover Team - KY bound!

Wed, Oct 7 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Open

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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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KTFMC 5K At Gainsborough Farm

Sat, Oct 10 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Road KTFMC 5k

From $30 Open

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Tails & Tatas Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Virtual Tails and Tatas Breast Cancer Kids 1 Mile RunTails and Tatas Breast Cancer 5K Run/WalkTails and Tatas Breast Cancer 5K Run Walk VIRTUAL

From $10 Open

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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

From $0 Open

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The Tri-County Kentucky United Way Spirit 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Bardstown, KY Bardstown

Virtual The Spirit 5KThe Spirit 5K VIRTUAL RUN

From $20 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 5k - Virtual RunSteps for Safety 5k

From $15 Open

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Finke 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Danville, KY Danville

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 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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The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k

Sun, Oct 11 · Midway, KY Midway

Virtual Virtual 5k5k - NO SHIRT5K +7

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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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Redeeming Hope’s Rise Up & Run 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Richmond, KY Richmond

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

From $0 Open

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LCRH Run and Walk To Remember 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Road Fun Walk (1 Loop) - No Awards5K Competitive Walk5K Run

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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Swags Performance Project Half Marathon Training

Sat, Oct 17 · Louisville, KY Louisville

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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Propellers to Pavement 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Mount Sterling, KY Mount Sterling

Road Propellers to Pavement 5K

From $25 Open

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