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.

Spoonbread Festival 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Berea, KY Berea

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk5K VIRTUAL Runner/Walker

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Miles for Music

Sat, Sep 26 · Frankfort, KY Frankfort

Miles for Music 6 Hour Endurance EventMiles for Music 12 Hour Endurance Event

From $50 Open

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"Luther Run" 5k Race for Recovery

Sat, Sep 26 · Hebron, KY Hebron

Road 5K RUN/WALK

From $40 Open

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Farmers National Bank Pokey Pig 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Lebanon, KY Lebanon

Virtual Farmers National Bank Pokey Pig 5K Run/WalkVIRTUAL Farmers National Bank Pokey Pig 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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MuuvWell Hot Rod 24 Hour Ultra

Sat, Sep 26 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road MuuvWell Hot Rod 24 Hour UltraMuuvWell Hot Rod 12 Hour Ultra NIGHT TIMEMuuvWell Hot Rod 12 Hour Ultra +1

From $75 Open

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Bourbon & Beyond 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Bourbon & Beyond 5K

From $30 Open

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Run Baby Run 5K Benefiting NICU Babies

Sat, Sep 26 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Virtual ParticipantKid's Dash

From $10 Open

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Spencer County Octoberfest 5K

Tue, Sep 29 · Taylorsville, KY Taylorsville

Road Octoberfest Kids Fun RunOctoberfest 5K

From $15 Open

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The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 3 · Slade, KY Slade

Trail Half MarathonVIRTUAL Half Marathon

From $60 Open

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The Alton Blakley 5K To Beat Breast Cancer

Sat, Oct 3 · Somerset, KY Somerset

Road 5K Run5K Competitive Walker

From $25 Open

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Sorghum Shuffle 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Springfield, KY Springfield

Road Sorghum Shuffle 5K

From $20 Open

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6th Annual Queenslake Mogadishu Mile Kentucky

Sat, Oct 3 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

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Spooky Sprint - Louisville

Sat, Oct 3 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 5K10KVirtual Run +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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WHINE UP THE HILL

Sat, Oct 3 · Park City, KY Park City

Road Whine up the HillSip n StrollKid's Run

From $15 Open

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Mogadishu Mile - Georgetown, Kentucky

Sat, Oct 3 · Georgetown, KY Georgetown

OCR Mogadishu Mile Team Registration (Civilian, NON-ACTIVE Military)

From $10 Open

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Kentucky Cryptid Series - Bigfoot

Sun, Oct 4 · Fairdale, KY Fairdale

Virtual Bigfoot 5 MilerBigfoot 8 MilerBigfoot Virtual 8 Miler

From $20 Open

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Tails & Tatas Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Elizabethtown, KY Elizabethtown

Virtual Tails and Tatas Breast Cancer Kids 1 Mile RunTails and Tatas Breast Cancer 5K Run/WalkTails and Tatas Breast Cancer 5K Run Walk VIRTUAL

From $10 Open

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Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 4K

Sat, Oct 10 · Gravel Switch, KY Gravel Switch

Trail 2026 Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 4K

From $25 Open

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Haunted Horsepower 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K Run/WalkKids Dash

From $0 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Richmond, KY Richmond

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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KTFMC 5K At Gainsborough Farm

Sat, Oct 10 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Road KTFMC 5k

From $30 Open

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Run The Ridge Trail Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Beaver Dam, KY Beaver Dam

Trail Run The Ridge Trail 5KRun The Ridge Trail 10KRun The Ridge Trail 25K

From $25 Open

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Every Life Remembered Walk

Sun, Oct 11 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Every Life Remembered

From $10 Open

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The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k

Sun, Oct 11 · Midway, KY Midway

Virtual Virtual 5k5k - NO SHIRT5K +7

From $25 Open

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Little Rooster Run

Fri, Oct 16 · Glencoe, KY Glencoe

Ultra Little Rooster Run 5K TrailLittle Rooster Run Mini Barnyard Ultra TrailLittle Rooster Kids Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Knox/Whitley Humane Association 5K Mutt Strut and Dogwalk

Sat, Oct 17 · CORBIN, KY CORBIN

Road Dog walk/fun runKnox/Whitley Humane Association 5K

From $25 Open

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Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual VIRTUAL Urban Bourbon 5KUrban Bourbon 5KVIRTUAL Urban Bourbon Half Marathon +1

From $30 Open 50 spots left

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Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Hopkinsville, KY Hopkinsville

Road Hoptown 5KHoptown Half Marathon

From $30 Open

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LBL Bridge to Bridge Trail Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Hardin, KY Hardin

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

From $69 Open 40 spots left

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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

Sun, Oct 18 · London, KY London

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

From $0 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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Thru the Ville 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Road Thru the Ville 5K

From $30 Open

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Renfro Rock 'N Run Half Marathon / 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Mount Vernon, KY Mount Vernon

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

From $0 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

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

Sat, Oct 31 · Madisonville, KY Madisonville

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Howl‑O‑Ween Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green

Virtual 1k Kids Run5K Virtual5k Run/Walk +1

From $0 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 +4

From $40 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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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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Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K

Sun, Nov 1 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual Virtual Run - 10K10K - Extended Online Registration10K +6

From $39.99 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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Turkey Trails Louisville

Sat, Nov 7 · Louisville, KY Louisville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 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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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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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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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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