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.

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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Christmas Island Jingle Bell Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Burnside, KY Burnside

Road 5K Run5K Competitive Walker

From $20 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Cincinnati, OH

Sat, Dec 12 · Covington, KY Covington

Virtual 5K Untimed5K TimedVirtual Jingler

From $35 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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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 Rails 5K & 10K

Fri, Jan 1 · Midway, KY Midway

Virtual Little Rails 1K Kids' Run1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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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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The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K

Sat, Mar 6 · Versailles, KY Versailles

Virtual 5K5K10 Miler +5

From $29 Open Closing Soon

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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: Run/Walk5K: Duo Team +13

From $30 Open Closing Soon 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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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 Walk5K Run/Walk +5

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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A Running Start for Hope 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Lexington, KY Lexington

Virtual Virtual Runner/Walker5K Run/Walk

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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Run Under The Stars™ Paducah, KY

Sat, Jun 5 · Paducah, KY Paducah

Road Run Under The Stars™ 10 hour - Paducah, KYRun Under The Stars™ 10 hour - Paducah, KYRUTS Kids Run +1

From $35 Open

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Hatfield and McCoy Races

Sat, Jun 12 · South Williamson, KY South Williamson

Road Jeannie Rivard 5KJeannie Rivard 5KBlackberry Mountain Half Marathon +5

From $25 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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