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.

Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Hopkinsville, KY Hopkinsville

Road Hoptown 5KHoptown Half Marathon

From $30 Open

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Hustle for Hope 3K

Sat, Oct 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road Hustle for Hope 3K

From $25 Open

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Baptist Health: The American Bluegrass Classic

Sat, Oct 17 · PADUCAH, KY PADUCAH

Road Half MarathonMarathon4 Person Relay

From $65 Open

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Foothills Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Albany, KY Albany

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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LBL Bridge to Bridge Trail Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Hardin, KY Hardin

Trail 22K Trail Run - Individual22K Trail Run - 2 Person Relay22K Trail Run - 3 Person Relay

From $69 Open Closing Soon 40 spots left

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Running For A Cure: Georgia Mae's Peachy 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Leitchfield, KY Leitchfield

Road Running For A Cure: Georgia Mae's Peachy 5K

From $25 Open

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The Running Pumpkin

Sat, Oct 17 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road The Running Pumpkin 5K

From $30 Open

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Dash For A Cure 5K/1 Mile Fun Walk/Kid's Dash

Sun, Oct 18 · London, KY London

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

From $0 Open

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Renfro Rock 'N Run Half Marathon / 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Mount Vernon, KY Mount Vernon

Road 5K - Walk5K - RunStudent Strides 5K Run/Walk (Ages 4-18) - Includes shirt and age group awards eligibility +2

From $0 Open

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Thru the Ville 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Thru the Ville 5K

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Miles For Medicine 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

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

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Campbellsville G.O.A.T. 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Harrodsburg, KY Harrodsburg

Road Campbellsville University G.O.A.T. 5K

From $30 Open

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Mammoth Cave 50K/25K

Sat, Oct 24 · Park City, KY Park City

Trail Mammoth Cave 25KMammoth Cave 50K

From $65 Open 65 spots left

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Little Batty Trail Runs

Sun, Oct 25 · Nancy, KY Nancy

Road 5K Trail Run/Walk10K Trail Run1/2 Marathon Trail Run

From $30 Open 30 spots left

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GRADSA 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road GRADSA 5K

From $25 Open

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bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000

Sat, Oct 31 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Virtual bg6000 - Virtualbg6000 (Sunday, Nov 1, 2026)Half Marathon - Virtual +6

From $35 Open 2 spots left

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Track or Treat 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Lancaster, KY Lancaster

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Danville, KY (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Danville, KY Danville

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K

Sun, Nov 1 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 10K - Extended Online RegistrationVirtual Run - 10K10K +6

From $49.99 Open

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Better Together 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Berea, KY Berea

Virtual Virtual Runner/Walker5K Run/WalkKids Dash

From $10 Open

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Turkey Trotter 5 Miler

Sat, Nov 7 · La Grange, KY La Grange

Road Turkey Trotter 4K WalkTurkey Trotter 5 Miler Run

From $40 Open

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The Wildcat @ General Butler

Sat, Nov 7 · Carrollton, KY Carrollton

Trail Saturday 6 Hours of PowerSaturday 5KSaturday 5K +6

From $40 Open

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Copperfield Caretaker 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $15 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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Turkey Trails Louisville

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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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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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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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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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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Strides For Service 5k/10k

Sat, Nov 14 · Radcliff, KY Radcliff

Virtual 5k Run/Walk5K Virtual10k

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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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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Dirty Dog Trail 4 Miler

Sat, Nov 14 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Virtual Runner/Walker/Hiker4 Miler (Run/Walk/Hike)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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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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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The Gobbler Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Lexington, KY Lexington

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

From $28 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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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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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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Louisville Hungry Turkey 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 5K Kid's Division Fun Run (12 Years and Under)5K Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration5K +4

From $0 Open

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Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk- Hazard, KY

Thu, Nov 26 · Hazard, KY Hazard

Road Turkey Trot 5k RunnerTurkey Trot 5k Walker

From $25 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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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 - (Saturday NIGHT)Half Marathon TRIPLE PLAYHalf Marathon - (Sunday MORNING) +9

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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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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