Running Races in Kentucky — 2026

There are 336 running races in Kentucky in 2026 across 104 cities. The next upcoming race is the Green River Lake Trail 5k, 10K, & Half Marathon Presented By: Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville on May 30. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Officer Daniel Ellis Memorial 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual Runner/Walker 5KRace Volunteer

From $0 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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Turkey Trails Louisville

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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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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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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Dirty Dog Trail 4 Miler

Sat, Nov 14 · Lexington, KY Lexington

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

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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Bleeding Disorders of Kentucky Hemo Hustle

Sat, Nov 14 · Shelbyville, KY Shelbyville

Road BDoKY Hemo Hustle (Adults)BDoKY Hemo Hustle (NO SHIRT GIVEAWAY)BDoKY Hemo Hustle (Kids 12 and under)

From $15 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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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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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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Louisville Hungry Turkey 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 5K Virtual5K (Untimed)5K - Extended Online Registration +4

From $0 Open

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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

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Pilgrimage in the Park 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Nancy, KY Nancy

Trail Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

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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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Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race

Sat, Dec 5 · Shepherdsville, KY Shepherdsville

Trail Half Marathon - (Saturday NIGHT)Half Marathon - (Sunday MORNING)Half Marathon- (Saturday MORNING) +9

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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Woodford County Santa Shuffle 5K & Kids Elf Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Virtual Virtual Runner/Walker5K Run/WalkKids' Elf Dash

From $0 Open

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Candy Cane Course-Louisville

Sat, Dec 5 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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Frankfort Frosty 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Virtual Frankfort Frosty 5K - VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKERFrankfort Frosty 5K

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Christmas Island Jingle Bell Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Burnside, KY Burnside

Road 5K Run5K Competitive Walker

From $20 Open

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Waverly Winter Warrior

Sun, Dec 13 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 6.5 MileHalf MarathonVirtual 6.5 Mile +1

From $25 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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PUR Test Race

Thu, Dec 31 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Pioneer Corporate Coaching and Events

From $0 Open

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FROZEN 4 Mile Run & 2 Mile Walk

Sat, Jan 2 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 2 Mile Walk4 Mile Run

From $40 Open

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Frosty Feet 5K

Sat, Jan 30 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Virtual 5k Run/Walk10K

From $30 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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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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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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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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