# Running Races in Kentucky (2026)

> 322 upcoming running races across Kentucky — 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, marathons and ultras.

- **Page:** https://runthis.run/races/kentucky

## Races

- **[The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/the-rugged-red-trail-half-marathon)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:15 PM EDT · Slade, KY · Half marathon · register on Run This
- **[Splash 5K (Hosted by the North and John Hardin Swim Team)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204873-splash-5k-hosted-by-the-north-and-john-hardin-swim-team)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Elizabethtown, KY · 5K
- **[Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-61435-cabernet-canter-cross-country-5k-10k)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lexington, KY · 5K / 10K
- **[Bluegrass Reaper Challenge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-104579-bluegrass-reaper-challenge)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Berea, KY · 31.1 mi / Marathon / 10K
- **[Oldham County Sprint Triathlon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-111486-oldham-county-sprint-triathlon)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · La Grange, KY · 10.0 mi
- **[Fostering Hope 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148522-fostering-hope-5k)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Richmond, KY · 5K / 402 m / 4.0 mi
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Danville, KY (35)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-162598-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-danville-ky-35)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Danville, KY · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Owensboro Hockey Heroes 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185420-owensboro-hockey-heroes-5k)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Owensboro, KY · 5K
- **[Firecracker 5K Run/4K Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185458-firecracker-5k-run-4k-walk)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Mt. Vernon, KY · 5K / 2.5 mi
- **[Hermitage Farm XC Classic](https://runthis.run/event/rs-189811-hermitage-farm-xc-classic)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Goshen, KY · 1.9 mi / 1 mile / 1.2 mi
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (35)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-202728-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-bowling-green-ky-35)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bowling Green, KY · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Freedom 250 2.5K Trail Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209052-freedom-250-2-5k-trail-race)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Nancy, KY · 1.6 mi
- **[Run for YOUR Ribbon 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210856-run-for-your-ribbon-5k)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Georgetown, KY · 5K
- **[Louisville Pure Tap® 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-26698-louisville-pure-tap-5k)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Louisville, KY · 5K
- **[Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-60691-kicking-butt-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Louisville, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Family Enrichment Center's MUD HAPPENS, ONE BAD MUD RUN](https://runthis.run/event/rs-61832-family-enrichment-centers-mud-happens-one-bad-mud-run)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Alvaton, KY · 3.0 mi
- **[Unbridled Women Adventure Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-83634-unbridled-women-adventure-race)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · London, KY
- **[Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon & Kids Triathlon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-147386-bowling-green-sprint-triathlon-kids-triathlon)** — Sun, Aug 30, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bowling Green, KY · 17.3 mi / 14.2 mi / 50 m
- **[Blackacre Barnstormer](https://runthis.run/event/rs-162128-blackacre-barnstormer)** — Sun, Aug 30, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Louisville, KY · 8.0 mi / 4.0 mi
- **[3rd Annual Facelift Foundation 5K FundRun](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166330-3rd-annual-facelift-foundation-5k-fundrun)** — Sun, Aug 30, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Manchester, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Running Soles Relays](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206349-running-soles-relays)** — Mon, Aug 31, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Campbellsville, KY · 400 m
- **[Iron Rig 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-133313-iron-rig-5k)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Florence, KY · 5K
- **[Watermelon Festival 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148934-watermelon-festival-5k)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Tompkinsville, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Hope Rescued's 5K For Hope](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163640-hope-rescueds-5k-for-hope)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Louisville, KY · 5K / 1.2 mi / 50 m
- **[Tri Pike 2026-Cancelled](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166919-tri-pike-2026-cancelled)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Pikeville, KY · 5K
- **[Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At The Park](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168342-lexington-equine-medical-hunter-pace-5k-at-the-park)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lexington, KY · 5K
- **[Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Louisville](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194382-golden-harvest-half-marathon-5k-10k-louisville)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Louisville, KY · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[RunWild Fall XC Classic 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211052-runwild-fall-xc-classic-5k)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Georgetown, KY · 5K
- **[Treads, Threads, and Brunch, hosted by Swags](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213407-treads-threads-and-brunch-hosted-by-swags)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Louisville, KY
- **[GRC Cross Country Daniel Boone 5K Honoring David Borden](https://runthis.run/event/rs-63161-grc-cross-country-daniel-boone-5k-honoring-david-borden)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Winchester, KY · 5K
- **[Splash, Spin and Zoom -2026 Super Sprint](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198448-splash-spin-and-zoom-2026-super-sprint)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Georgetown, KY
- **[2026 Breathitt County Honey Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149903-2026-breathitt-county-honey-run)** — Mon, Sep 7, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Jackson, KY · 5K / 10K / 2.0 mi
- **[Run For Sight 5K Presented by GGC Eyes and Clinic Optical](https://runthis.run/event/rs-4444-run-for-sight-5k-presented-by-ggc-eyes-and-clinic-optical)** — Mon, Sep 7, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bowling Green, KY · 5K / 2.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[John’s Run/Walk Shop’s Medical Professionals Night sponsored by Saucony](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212381-john-s-run-walk-shop-s-medical-professionals-night-sponsored)** — Tue, Sep 8, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lexington, KY
- **[CUFFS & HOSES 5K/10K BLOCK PARTY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-131815-cuffs-hoses-5k-10k-block-party)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Pikeville, KY · 5K / 10K
- **[Bluegrass Mountain Cup - Sugarcamp Enduro](https://runthis.run/event/rs-178911-bluegrass-mountain-cup-sugarcamp-enduro)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Prestonsburg, KY
- **[Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride](https://runthis.run/event/rs-203922-chasing-hope-5k-run-1-mile-hope-stride)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Richmond, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Fort Knox 9-11 Tribute Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212618-fort-knox-9-11-tribute-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Fort Knox, KY · 5K
- **[Fort Knox 9-11 Tribute Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213115-fort-knox-9-11-tribute-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Fort Knox, KY · 5K
- **[Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Northern KY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-128484-tunnel-to-towers-5k-run-walk-northern-ky)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Crescent Springs, KY · 5K
- **[Racer 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-133194-racer-5k)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Murray, KY · 5K
- **[9/11 Heroes Run - Madisonville, Kentucky](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165496-9-11-heroes-run-madisonville-kentucky)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Madisonville, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[The Core of Scottsville and Med Center Health 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-169281-the-core-of-scottsville-and-med-center-health-5k)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Scottsville, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (37)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-173110-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-richmond-ky-37)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Richmond, KY · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (37)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-176469-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-bowling-green-ky-37)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bowling Green, KY · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Kentucky Nurses Association 5K Fun Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-181962-kentucky-nurses-association-5k-fun-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Elizabethtown, KY · 5K
- **[Freebird 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-183092-freebird-5k)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lexington, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[The Bear Crawl](https://runthis.run/event/rs-183548-the-bear-crawl)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Williamsburg, KY · 5K
- **[9/11 Heroes Run - Louisville, KY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186256-9-11-heroes-run-louisville-ky)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Louisville, KY · 5K
- **[Run with the Bulldogs](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207124-run-with-the-bulldogs)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Elizabethtown, KY · 5K
- **[Roots & Heritage 3K Powered by Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207267-roots-heritage-3k-powered-by-lexington-african-american-spor)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lexington, KY · 1.9 mi
- **[Robo Run 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209753-robo-run-5k)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Georgetown, KY · 5K
- **[Strides for the Silenced 5K Run, Walk, Crawl](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209949-strides-for-the-silenced-5k-run-walk-crawl)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Crestwood, KY · 5K
- **[Rochester KY 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212534-rochester-ky-5k)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Rochester, KY · 5K
- **[One Flag Forward - Fort Campbell, KY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212683-one-flag-forward-fort-campbell-ky)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Fort Campbell, KY
- **[2026 South End Second Mile Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212982-2026-south-end-second-mile-walk)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Louisville, KY · 2.0 mi
- **[REALTORS® Hope for Hunger Bubble Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213200-realtors-hope-for-hunger-bubble-run)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bowling Green, KY · 5K / 1.2 mi
- **[The Lake Cumberland Half & 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-28463-the-lake-cumberland-half-10k)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Somerset, KY · Marathon / 10K
- **[Iron Horse Locomotion 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-65973-iron-horse-locomotion-5k)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · New Haven, KY · 5K
- **[Brothers' Run 8th Annual 3k Run/Walk Event](https://runthis.run/event/rs-73869-brothers-run-8th-annual-3k-run-walk-event)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Versailles, KY · 1.9 mi
- **[Roberts Family Farm 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-79078-roberts-family-farm-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Guston, KY · 5K
- **[3rd Annual Kentucky Army National Guard 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run for Kids](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164296-3rd-annual-kentucky-army-national-guard-5k-1-mile-fun-run-fo)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Richmond, KY · 1.2 mi / 5K
- **[Constitution 5K Run for the Arts 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-169535-constitution-5k-run-for-the-arts-2026)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Danville, KY · 5K
- **[Patriot Chase 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-180254-patriot-chase-5k-run-walk)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Richmond, KY · 5K
- **[Susan Bradley-Cox Tri for Sight Triathlon/Duathlon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-68804-susan-bradley-cox-tri-for-sight-triathlon-duathlon)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lexington, KY
- **[Honeyfest 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168988-honeyfest-5k)** — Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Clarkson, KY · 5K
- **[Run To Remember 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-126316-run-to-remember-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Frankfort, KY · 5K
- **[Aphasia in Motion 5K & Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204743-aphasia-in-motion-5k-fun-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lexington, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Med Center Health 10K Classic](https://runthis.run/event/rs-10327-med-center-health-10k-classic)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bowling Green, KY · 10K / 5K / 1000 m
- **[Sweet Owen Day 5K Fun Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-150293-sweet-owen-day-5k-fun-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Owenton, KY · 5K / 1.2 mi
- **[Harrodsburg Animal Hospital Harrodsburg Oktoberfest 5K Walk/Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-153161-harrodsburg-animal-hospital-harrodsburg-oktoberfest-5k-walk-)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Harrodsburg, KY · 5K
- **[J.J. the Jet Plane Foundation 5K Color Run/Walk for Pediatric Cancer](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168157-j-j-the-jet-plane-foundation-5k-color-run-walk-for-pediatric)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Frenchburg, KY · 5K
- **[Tucker’s Treehouse It's Okay If You're Not Okay 5K presented by TTMA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-179019-tucker-s-treehouse-its-okay-if-youre-not-okay-5k-presented-b)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Owensboro, KY · 5K
- **[Misaligned Minds](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185043-misaligned-minds)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · West Paducah, KY · 100.0 mi / 60.0 mi / 40.0 mi / 25.0 mi
- **[#FeedTheKids 3K Presented by Dahlhus Fudge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187739-feedthekids-3k-presented-by-dahlhus-fudge)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lexington, KY · 1.9 mi
- **[Brain Aneurysm Foundation 5K - Louisville](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190504-brain-aneurysm-foundation-5k-louisville)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Louisville, KY · 5K
- **[Vine Grove Color Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213503-vine-grove-color-run)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Vine Grove, KY · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Run4DC](https://runthis.run/event/rs-22212-run4dc)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Versailles, KY · 5K
- **[Extreme Fitness (Virtual) Run For Health 16th Annual](https://runthis.run/event/rs-3940-extreme-fitness-virtual-run-for-health-16th-annual)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Anywhere, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Tracks for Packs 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-50891-tracks-for-packs-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Richmond, KY · 5K
- **[Cow Days 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-64452-cow-days-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Greensburg, KY · 5K
- **[13th Annual CASA of the Northern Bluegrass Region 5K Superhero Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-72193-13th-annual-casa-of-the-northern-bluegrass-region-5k-superhe)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Burlington, KY · 5K
- **[Frontrunners Lexington Pride Run 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-75189-frontrunners-lexington-pride-run-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lexington, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Spoonbread Festival 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-131530-spoonbread-festival-5k)** — Sun, Sep 20, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Berea, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Celebrating USA 250 & USMC](https://runthis.run/event/rs-179738-wilderness-road-marathon-half-marathon-10k-celebrating-usa-2)** — Sun, Sep 20, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Stanford, KY · Marathon / 10K
- **[The Lookout](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205995-the-lookout)** — Sun, Sep 20, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · LOUISVILLE, KY · 7.5 mi / 3.4 mi
- **[Color Me LexCath DanceBlue 5K & 1Mile Fun Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211699-color-me-lexcath-danceblue-5k-1mile-fun-walk)** — Sun, Sep 20, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lexington, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Bourbon Burn](https://runthis.run/event/rs-44421-bourbon-burn)** — Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lexington, KY
- **[NEON Night 5K Run/Walk - A Paint the Town Pink Event](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164955-neon-night-5k-run-walk-a-paint-the-town-pink-event)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Richmond, KY · 5K
- **[Glow for Recovery 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186901-glow-for-recovery-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Elizabethtown, KY · 5K
- **[Montgomery County All Paws 3K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187600-montgomery-county-all-paws-3k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Mount Sterling, KY · 1.9 mi
- **[Second Stride 5K and 2.5K Run/Walk at Claiborne Farm](https://runthis.run/event/rs-62609-second-stride-5k-and-2-5k-run-walk-at-claiborne-farm)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Paris, KY · 5K / 1.6 mi
- **[MuuvWell Hot Rod 24 Hour Ultra](https://runthis.run/event/rs-108699-muuvwell-hot-rod-24-hour-ultra)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bowling Green, KY
- **[Run Baby Run 5K Benefiting NICU Babies](https://runthis.run/event/rs-131164-run-baby-run-5k-benefiting-nicu-babies)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lexington, KY · 5K
- **[Sawyer's Race for Research 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148609-sawyers-race-for-research-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bowling Green, KY · 5K / 1.8 mi
- **["Luther Run" 5k Race for Recovery](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149963-luther-run-5k-race-for-recovery)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Hebron, KY · 5K
- **[Heartland Harvest Festival 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151462-heartland-harvest-festival-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Elizabethtown, KY · 5K
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (39)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-162729-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-bowling-green-ky-39)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bowling Green, KY · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Bourbon & Beyond 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166564-bourbon-beyond-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Louisville, KY · 5K
- **[Miles for Music](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184255-miles-for-music)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Frankfort, KY · 6.0 mi / 12.0 mi
- **[2nd Annual Step Up for Recovery 5K- hosted by Crater of Hope](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187802-2nd-annual-step-up-for-recovery-5k-hosted-by-crater-of-hope)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Middlesboro, KY · 5K
- **[Stronger Than 1 Family Fun Mile and 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206114-stronger-than-1-family-fun-mile-and-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Owensboro, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Scarecrow Shuffle 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209138-scarecrow-shuffle-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Carlisle, KY · 5K
- **[2026 Friends of the Poor Walk CTK](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210139-2026-friends-of-the-poor-walk-ctk)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lexington, KY · 1.3 mi
- **[Restoration Ministries 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210221-restoration-ministries-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Somerset, KY · 5K
- **[Light the Way Memorial 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212287-light-the-way-memorial-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Monticello, KY · 5K
- **[Big Bad Wolf 5k + Lil' Piggy Run 1 Mile Youth Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-63545-big-bad-wolf-5k-lil-piggy-run-1-mile-youth-run)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Paducah, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Portland (Almost) 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-63688-portland-almost-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Louisville, KY · 5K
- **[Farmers National Bank Pokey Pig 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-77309-farmers-national-bank-pokey-pig-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lebanon, KY · 5K
- **[10,000 Meter on Van Meter](https://runthis.run/event/rs-87141-10-000-meter-on-van-meter)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Winchester, KY · 10K / 5K
- **[Sound the Alarm 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-90088-sound-the-alarm-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Independence, KY · 5K
- **[The Raven 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-15528-the-raven-10k)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lexington, KY · 10K
- **[Fly Sam Fly 5K run/walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-89472-fly-sam-fly-5k-run-walk)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Stanford, KY · 5K
- **[Spencer County Octoberfest 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-183071-spencer-county-octoberfest-5k)** — Tue, Sep 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Taylorsville, KY · 5K
- **[Trick or Trot & Monster Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207469-trick-or-trot-monster-dash)** — Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bowling Green, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Finish the Fight at Night 5K Glow Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-60670-finish-the-fight-at-night-5k-glow-run-walk)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Mount Sterling, KY · 5K
- **[Aggie Extravaganza - 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-79363-aggie-extravaganza-2026)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Louisville, KY · 1 mile
- **[The Alton Blakley 5K To Beat Breast Cancer](https://runthis.run/event/rs-118438-the-alton-blakley-5k-to-beat-breast-cancer)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Somerset, KY · 5K
- **[Cameron Ponder Cycling Classic](https://runthis.run/event/rs-122823-cameron-ponder-cycling-classic)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Elizabethtown, KY · 109.5 mi / 68.1 mi / 29.5 mi / 9.5 mi
- **[Thrive Empowerment Center - Thrive 5k Walk-Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-145459-thrive-empowerment-center-thrive-5k-walk-run)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Covington, KY · 5K
- **[CDH Family Reunion: Super Hero Fun Run and Memorial Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167771-cdh-family-reunion-super-hero-fun-run-and-memorial-walk)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Nicholasville, KY
- **[Mogadishu Mile - Georgetown, Kentucky](https://runthis.run/event/rs-172746-mogadishu-mile-georgetown-kentucky)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Georgetown, KY · 1 mile
- **[World Thrombosis Day Nick Payne Memorial 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-172976-world-thrombosis-day-nick-payne-memorial-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Henderson, KY · 5K
- **[WHINE UP THE HILL](https://runthis.run/event/rs-182580-whine-up-the-hill)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Park City, KY · 2.2 mi
- **[Foundations 4 Hope 5K - Kentucky](https://runthis.run/event/rs-183894-foundations-4-hope-5k-kentucky)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lexington, KY · 5K
- **[6th Annual Queenslake Mogadishu Mile Kentucky](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204083-6th-annual-queenslake-mogadishu-mile-kentucky)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Georgetown, KY · 1.8 mi
- **[5K Apple Run 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212914-5k-apple-run-2026)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Paintsville, KY · 5K
- **[BowmanFest 5K on Runway presented by IPA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-37413-bowmanfest-5k-on-runway-presented-by-ipa)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Louisville, KY · 5K
- **[Lincoln Days Railsplitter 5K and 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-50026-lincoln-days-railsplitter-5k-and-10k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Hodgenville, KY · 5K / 10K / 1 mile
- **[The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-5963-the-rugged-red-trail-half-marathon)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Slade, KY · Marathon
- **[Spooky Sprint - Louisville](https://runthis.run/event/rs-78322-spooky-sprint-louisville)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Louisville, KY · 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Sorghum Shuffle 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-96705-sorghum-shuffle-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Springfield, KY · 5K
- **[Kentucky Cryptid Series - Bigfoot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-159113-kentucky-cryptid-series-bigfoot)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Fairdale, KY · 8.0 mi / 5.0 mi
- **[UK DPT Pumpkin Pacer 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-171629-uk-dpt-pumpkin-pacer-5k)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lexington, KY · 5K
- **[The Pi Kappa Phi Rose Run 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-177977-the-pi-kappa-phi-rose-run-5k-run-walk)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lexington, KY · 5K
- **[SCRAF - TB Makeover Team - KY bound!](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208202-scraf-tb-makeover-team-ky-bound)** — Wed, Oct 7, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lexington, KY · 1000 mi
- **[Faith & Blue 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-118061-faith-blue-5k)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Elizabethtown, KY · 5K
- **[KSU & Crystal Blossom Inc. Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-150480-ksu-crystal-blossom-inc-breast-cancer-awareness-walk-run)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Frankfort, KY · 2.0 mi
- **[Run The Ridge Trail Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-112839-run-the-ridge-trail-race)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Beaver Dam, KY · 5K / 10K / 15.5 mi
- **[Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-116455-forkland-festival-fox-and-hound-5k)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Gravel Switch, KY · 5K
- **[Monster Mash & Dash 5K Glow Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149414-monster-mash-dash-5k-glow-run)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lexington, KY · 5K / 1 mile / 402 m
- **[Run for JOY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-152567-run-for-joy)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Columbia, KY · 5K
- **[Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (41)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-162722-haunted-5k-10k-13-1m-at-bowling-green-ky-41)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bowling Green, KY · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-16412-yes-mamm-yes-cerv-5k)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Nicholasville, KY · 5K
- **[Paint Pikeville Pink/Colors Of Courage 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166004-paint-pikeville-pink-colors-of-courage-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Pikeville, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[The 743](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167438-the-743)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · West Liberty, KY · 14.0 mi
- **[Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (41)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-173111-haunted-5k-10k-13-1m-at-richmond-ky-41)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Richmond, KY · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Finke 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-189480-finke-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Danville, KY · 5K
- **[Cancer Care 5k Fun Run/ Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190607-cancer-care-5k-fun-run-walk)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Elkton, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Haunted Horsepower 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199813-haunted-horsepower-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bowling Green, KY · 5K

_Showing the 150 soonest of 322 upcoming races. The full list is on [the page itself](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky)._

## Races by distance in Kentucky

- [5K races in Kentucky (244)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/5k.md)
- [10K races in Kentucky (56)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/10k.md)
- [Half Marathon races in Kentucky (53)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/half-marathon.md)
- [Marathon races in Kentucky (16)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/marathon.md)
- [Ultra races in Kentucky (14)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/ultra.md)

## Races by city in Kentucky

- [Louisville, KY (46)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/louisville.md)
- [Lexington, KY (34)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/lexington.md)
- [Bowling Green, KY (26)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/bowling-green.md)
- [Richmond, KY (15)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/richmond.md)
- [Elizabethtown, KY (13)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/elizabethtown.md)
- [Owensboro, KY (10)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/owensboro.md)
- [Versailles, KY (9)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/versailles.md)
- [Georgetown, KY (7)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/georgetown.md)
- [Frankfort, KY (6)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/frankfort.md)
- [Somerset, KY (6)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/somerset.md)
- [Danville, KY (5)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/danville.md)
- [Slade, KY (5)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/slade.md)
- [Berea, KY (4)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/berea.md)
- [Henderson, KY (4)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/henderson.md)
- [Mount Sterling, KY (4)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/mount-sterling.md)
- [Nancy, KY (4)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/nancy.md)
- [Nicholasville, KY (4)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/nicholasville.md)
- [Paducah, KY (4)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/paducah.md)
- [Madisonville, KY (3)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/madisonville.md)
- [Pikeville, KY (3)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/pikeville.md)
- [Stanford, KY (3)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/stanford.md)
- [Winchester, KY (3)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/winchester.md)

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Source: [https://runthis.run/races/kentucky](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky) — data from Run This (runthis.run).