Running Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 362 running races in Kentucky in 2026 across 114 cities. The next upcoming race is the ARK's Dawgy Dash 2026 5K Run/Walk in Munfordville on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour (OKHT)

Sat, Aug 8 · Crestwood, KY Crestwood

Virtual Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour: 20-mile RideOld Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour: 40-mile RideOld Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour: Virtual Ride +1

From $50 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Hillcrest Youth Triathlon by Personal Best Racing

Sat, Aug 8 · Prospect, KY Prospect

Triathlon Hurricanes (Long Sprint)Rain Showers (Short Sprint)Thunderstorms (Mid Sprint)

From $30 Open

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Race the Runway 5.02K

Sat, Aug 8 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Race the Runway 5.02K

From $30 Open

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Laps of Love: Run For Their Lives 2026

Sat, Aug 8 · Monticello, KY Monticello

1 Mile Loop

From $10 Open

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Run For The Chorus 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Road Run For The Chorus 5K

From $25 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Louisville

Sat, Aug 8 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 MileKids Dash10k +4

From $17 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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A Midsummer Night's Run 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual A Midsummer Night's Run 5KVirtual Runner/WalkerFastest Kid In Town

From $10 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Louisville

Sat, Aug 8 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)Virtual - Child +3

From $10 Open

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Back The Track 5K & Woodford Track Challenge

Fri, Aug 14 · Versailles, KY Versailles

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

From $15 Open

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Radler Rush Cross Country 5k/10k

Fri, Aug 14 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Road 5k Cross Country Race10k Cross Country Race

From $35 Open

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DV8K Life Changing Run (8K & 4K)

Sat, Aug 15 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Kids' 1/4 Mile Dash4K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker +1

From $12 Open

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Kentucky Cryptid Series - Wolfman

Sun, Aug 16 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual Wolfman - 4 MilerVirtual Wolfman 7 MilerWolfman - 7 Miler

From $20 Open

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Light the Night 5K: Superhero Walk/Run Grayson County Edition

Fri, Aug 21 · Leitchfield, KY Leitchfield

Road Light The Night Run/ Walk

From $35 Open

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Paws & Pom‑Poms 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Virtual 5k Run/WalkVirtual 5K

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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MLK Dreamer's Dash 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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DMTL Presents: A Healthy KSU 3K & Health Fair

Sat, Aug 22 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Road A Healthy KSU 3K & Health FairSTUDENT - A Healthy KSU 3K - Student ID REQUIRED

From $0 Open

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Triple Crown Trot 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Virtual 5K RunScratched

From $35 Open

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CASA Superhero Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Road Children's 1K (Includes Festival Registration)CASA Superhero Run 5K (Includes Festival Registration)Festival Only Registration

From $20 Open

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Sweaty Hooters Trail Runs and Stage Race

Sat, Aug 22 · Nancy, KY Nancy

Road 5K Trail Run/Walk5K Competitive Trail Walk10K Trail Run +6

From $30 Open 25 spots left

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Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K

Fri, Aug 28 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road 5K Cross Country Race10K Cross Country Race

From $35 Open

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Splash 5K (Hosted by the North and John Hardin Swim Team)

Fri, Aug 28 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Road Splash 5K

From $30 Open

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Fostering Hope 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Virtual Kid's 1/4 Mile DashVirtual Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Oldham County Sprint Triathlon

Sat, Aug 29 · La Grange, KY La Grange

Triathlon Oldham County Sprint Triathlon

From $75 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Danville, KY (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Danville, KY Danville

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Louisville Pure Tap® 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Louisville Pure Tap® 5K

From $30 Open

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Bluegrass Reaper Challenge

Sat, Aug 29 · Berea, KY Berea

Road 10KHalf MarathonMarathon +2

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Blackacre Barnstormer

Sun, Aug 30 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road 4 Miler8 Miler

From $30 Open

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Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon & Kids Triathlon

Sun, Aug 30 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Triathlon Sprint Aquabike (Swim Bike division)Clydesdale Triathlon (220+ Male Weight Class)Triathlon Relay Team +3

From $35 Open

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Tri Pike 2026

Sat, Sep 5 · Pikeville, KY Pikeville

Triathlon 5k Trail Run2026 Tri Pike - Aquabike2026 Tri Pike +5

From $20 Open 50 spots left

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Iron Rig 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Florence, KY Florence

Road 5k

From $18 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Louisville

Sat, Sep 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Kentucky Nurses Association 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Virtual KNA 5K Kids Run FreeKNA 5K Fun Run/WalkVIRTUAL KNA 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Roberts Family Farm 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Guston, KY Guston

Road Roberts Family Farm 5KRoberts Family Farm Kids Dash

From $0 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Lake Cumberland Half & 10K

Sat, Sep 12 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Road 10KHalf Marathon

From $40 Open 84 spots left

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Freebird 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 1 Mile Fun WalkVirtual Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Susan Bradley-Cox Tri for Sight Triathlon/Duathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Triathlon Duathlon - AthenaTriathlon - ClydesdaleTriathlon - Athena +11

From $90 Open

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Run To Remember 5K

Fri, Sep 18 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Virtual Run To Remember 5KRun To Remember VIRTUAL Run

From $30 Open

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Harrodsburg Animal Hospital Harrodsburg Oktoberfest 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Harrodsburg, KY Harrodsburg

Road Harrodsburg Animal Hospital - Harrodsburg Oktoberfest 5k Walk/Run

From $25 Open

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13th Annual CASA of the Northern Bluegrass Region 5K Superhero Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Burlington, KY Burlington

Road 5K RUN5K WALKKids 12 and Under Free (Run) +1

From $0 Open

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Frontrunners Lexington Pride Run 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Road 1 Mile Fun WalkPride Run 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Run4DC

Sat, Sep 19 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Road Run4DC 5K

From $30 Open

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It's Okay if you're NOT Okay 5K benefiting Tucker’s Treehouse

Sat, Sep 19 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Celebrating USA 250 & USMC

Sun, Sep 20 · Stanford, KY Stanford

Road Wilderness Road 10KWilderness Road Half MarathonWilderness Road Marathon

From $45 Open

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