Running Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 250 running races in Kentucky in 2026 across 82 cities. The next upcoming race is the Black Cat Chase 3K presented by Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Frankfort on October 23. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K

Sat, Mar 6 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Virtual 5K5K10 Miler +5

From $29 Open

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Land Between the Lakes - The Great American Trail Race

Sat, Mar 13 · Grand Rivers, KY Grand Rivers

Trail 23km23kmMarathon +5

From $59 Open

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

Sat, Mar 13 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K,& 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (11)

Sat, Mar 13 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (11)

Sat, Mar 13 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Louisville

Sat, Mar 13 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Mar 20 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Virtual 5K: Run/Walk5K: Duo Team5K: Steps Division +13

From $30 Open Closing Soon 4 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (13)

Sat, Mar 27 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Hillbilly Hustle 5K & 10K

Sat, Mar 27 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

Road Hillbilly Hustle 5KHillbilly Hustle 5KHillbilly Hustle 10K +1

From $30 Open

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Woolly Booger 5K & Main Street Mile Walk, Beattyville, KY

Sat, Apr 3 · Beattyville, KY Beattyville

Road Woolly Booger 5K, Main Street Mile Walk, Beattyville, KY

From $30 Open

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Louisville

Sat, Apr 3 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (13)

Sat, Apr 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Bunny 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (14)

Sat, Apr 10 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 10 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Half MarathonVirtual Runner/WalkerVirtual Runner/Walker +5

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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PNC Kentucky Derby Festival Tour de Lou

Sun, Apr 11 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 12 Mile Ride12 Mile Ride25 Mile Ride +7

From $40 Open

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Southern Grit Endurance Challenge

Sat, Apr 17 · Parksville, KY Parksville

Ultra 24 Hour6 Hour24 Hour Ruck +23

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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The Challenge Race 2027 - Kentucky Obstacle Course Race

Sat, Apr 17 · Mackville, KY Mackville

OCR Men's Elite & Age GroupsMen's Elite & Age GroupsWomen’s Elite & Age Groups Heat +3

From $45 Open 50 spots left

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Brandon True Memorial Heroes For The Homeless 5K Presented by Anderson Communities

Sat, Apr 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Walk1 Mile Fun WalkVirtual Runner/Walker +5

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Kentucky Derby Festival Race Weekend

Fri, Apr 23 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual Kentucky Derby Festival 5K Presented by First UrologyKentucky Derby Festival 5K Presented by First UrologyHumana miniMarathon +13

From $45 Open

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A Running Start for Hope 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker

From $20 Open

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Chicks on the Run 5K & Honor Walk

Sat, Apr 24 · Wilder, KY Wilder

Virtual 1 Mile Honor Walk1 Mile Honor WalkVirtual Runner/Walker +3

From $40 Open 32 spots left

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Maysville Bridge Run - 10-Miler and 5k

Sat, Apr 24 · Maysville, KY Maysville

Road 5k Run/Walk5k Run/Walk10 Miler +1

From $30 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (17)

Sat, Apr 24 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Westside 5K Derby Dash

Sun, May 2 · Junction City, KY Junction City

Road Westside 5K Derby DashWestside 5K Derby Dash

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (19)

Sat, May 8 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Pisgah Farms & Furlongs Half Mare-athon & 10K

Sat, May 8 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +4

From $49 Open Closing Soon

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P.A.C.E. Races for Youth Athletic Scholarships

Sat, May 8 · Smiths Grove, KY Smiths Grove

Road Puppy PACE 5K with Warren County Public LibraryPACE Half Marathon RETURNING Half or Full RunnerPACE Half Marathon +4

From $15 Open

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Mount Washington Spring Festival 5K (May 8. 2027)

Sat, May 8 · Mt Washington, KY Mt Washington

Road 5K Run Walk (Live race)5K Run Walk (Live race)

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (18)

Sat, May 8 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Extreme Adventure Challenge

Sat, May 15 · Versailles, KY Versailles

The Adventure Continues - Adventure PassExtreme Adventure Challenge 2 Person TeamExtreme Adventure Challenge 4 Person Team +2

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (21)

Sat, May 22 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Louisville

Sun, May 23 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5k +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (22)

Sat, May 29 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (21)

Sat, May 29 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Morris Hill Meltdown

Sat, Jun 5 · Monticello, KY Monticello

Road Vertical Mile RUCKVertical MileVertical Mile +1

From $15 Open

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5k Run/1 Mile Walk to End Alzheimer's

Sat, Jun 5 · Brownsville, KY Brownsville

Road 1 Mile Walk1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $30 Open

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Run Under The Stars™ Paducah, KY

Sat, Jun 5 · Paducah, KY Paducah

Road Run Under The Stars™ 10 hour - Paducah, KYRUTS Kids RunRun Under The Stars™ 10 hour - Paducah, KY +1

From $35 Open

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Team Madison 5k Run/1 Mile Walk to #EndAlz

Sat, Jun 5 · Brownsville, KY Brownsville

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Eckert's Versailles Orchard Donut Dash 5k

Sun, Jun 6 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (24)

Sat, Jun 12 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (23)

Sat, Jun 12 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Treat Trot-Louisville

Sat, Jun 12 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 5K5K10K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Hatfield and McCoy Races

Sat, Jun 12 · South Williamson, KY South Williamson

Road Jeannie Rivard 5KJeannie Rivard 5KBlackberry Mountain Half Marathon +5

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Jun 26 · Slade, KY Slade

Trail 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jun 26 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K

Sat, Jul 3 · Dry Ridge, KY Dry Ridge

Virtual Virtual Big Rex’s Bottle Rocket 5KBig Rex's Bottle Rocket 5KBig Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K +5

From $10 Open

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Freedom Run 5K

Sun, Jul 4 · Springfield, KY Springfield

Road Freedom Run 5KFreedom Run 5K

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Jul 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Louisville

Sat, Jul 17 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +12

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (30)

Sat, Jul 24 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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