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.

Frosty Feet 5K

Sat, Jan 30 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Virtual 5k Run/Walk10K

From $30 Open

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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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Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Mar 20 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Virtual 5K: Steps Division5K: Duo Team5K: Run/Walk +13

From $30 Open 4 spots left

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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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Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 10 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Virtual Runner/WalkerHalf MarathonHalf Marathon +5

From $0 Open

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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

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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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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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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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Extreme Adventure Challenge

Sat, May 15 · Versailles, KY Versailles

The Adventure ContinuesExtreme Adventure Challenge 4 Person TeamExtreme Adventure Challenge 2 Person Team +2

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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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 RUTS Kids RunRUTS 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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Hatfield and McCoy Races

Sat, Jun 12 · South Williamson, KY South Williamson

Road Jeannie Rivard 5KJeannie Rivard 5KRiver Road 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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Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K

Sat, Jul 3 · Dry Ridge, KY Dry Ridge

Road Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5KBig Rex's Bottle Rocket 5KLittle Rex's Kids Fun Run +1

From $20 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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