# 5K Races in Kentucky (2026)

> 237 upcoming 5K races across Kentucky.

- **Page:** https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/5k

## Races

- **[FOX on the RUN 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-11707-fox-on-the-run-5k)** — Thu, Aug 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Henderson, KY · 5K
- **[Summer Sizzler- Louisville](https://runthis.run/event/rs-122236-summer-sizzler-louisville)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Louisville, KY · 1 mile / 5K / 10K / 9.3 mi
- **[Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (32)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-162721-ninja-5k-10k-13-1m-at-bowling-green-ky-32)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bowling Green, KY · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Harmony Hustle 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163651-harmony-hustle-5k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Elizabethtown, KY · 5K
- **[Race the Runway 5.02K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166580-race-the-runway-5-02k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Louisville, KY · 5K
- **[Small Town America 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167449-small-town-america-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Mount Sterling, KY · 5K
- **[Race to Cure Sarcoma Louisville](https://runthis.run/event/rs-180122-race-to-cure-sarcoma-louisville)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Louisville, KY · 5K / 1000 m
- **[2026 WCYCC Emancipation Celebration 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186412-2026-wcycc-emancipation-celebration-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Paducah, KY · 5K
- **[Garden Spot 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-34184-garden-spot-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Franklin, KY · 5K
- **[A Midsummer Night's Run 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-7497-a-midsummer-nights-run-5k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lexington, KY · 5K
- **[Radler Rush Cross Country 5k/10k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-112327-radler-rush-cross-country-5k-10k)** — Thu, Aug 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Frankfort, KY · 5K / 10K
- **[St. Augustine School Faith in Motion 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-179182-st-augustine-school-faith-in-motion-5k)** — Thu, Aug 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lebanon, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Back The Track 5K Sponsored by O'Brien Ford and Prospect Lane Farm](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185547-back-the-track-5k-sponsored-by-obrien-ford-and-prospect-lane)** — Thu, Aug 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Versailles, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Chrysalis House 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-110360-chrysalis-house-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Nicholasville, KY · 5K
- **[Lions Club - Pioneer Days 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-115402-lions-club-pioneer-days-5k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Harrodsburg, KY · 5K
- **[Kentucky State Police "Running Signal 9" 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163108-kentucky-state-police-running-signal-9-5k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Campbellsville, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[River Festivus 5k and 10k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-178608-river-festivus-5k-and-10k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Burkesville, KY · 5K
- **[MCXC 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185449-mcxc-5k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Richmond, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Kentucky Senior Games 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205387-kentucky-senior-games-5k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Louisville, KY · 5K
- **[Historic White Mills 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-57442-historic-white-mills-5k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · White Mills, KY · 5K
- **[Light the Night 5K: Superhero Walk/Run Grayson County Edition](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199617-light-the-night-5k-superhero-walk-run-grayson-county-edition)** — Thu, Aug 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Leitchfield, KY · 5K
- **[Wag Woof Walk 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161135-wag-woof-walk-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Morehead, KY · 5K
- **[Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (34)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-162728-ninja-5k-10k-13-1m-at-bowling-green-ky-34)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bowling Green, KY · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[MLK Dreamer's Dash 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-173544-mlk-dreamers-dash-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Owensboro, KY · 5K
- **[Paws & Pom‑Poms Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201751-paws-pom-poms-run)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Elizabethtown, KY · 5K / 1000 m / 10.0 mi / 15.5 mi / 9.3 mi
- **[Skyler Pennington Memorial 5k/10k Gold Rush](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209167-skyler-pennington-memorial-5k-10k-gold-rush)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · West Liberty, KY · 5K / 10K
- **[Sweaty Hooters Trail Runs and Stage Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-47063-sweaty-hooters-trail-runs-and-stage-race)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Nancy, KY · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 22.4 mi / 9.3 mi / 16.2 mi / 19.3 mi
- **[Triple Crown Trot 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-71116-triple-crown-trot-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Versailles, KY · 5K
- **[CASA Superhero Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-88257-casa-superhero-run)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Versailles, KY · 1000 m / 5K
- **[CASA SuperHero 5K and Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-99678-casa-superhero-5k-and-walk)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Madisonville, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[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)** — Thu, Aug 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Elizabethtown, KY · 5K
- **[Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-61435-cabernet-canter-cross-country-5k-10k)** — Thu, Aug 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lexington, KY · 5K / 10K
- **[Fostering Hope 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148522-fostering-hope-5k)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Danville, KY · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Owensboro Hockey Heroes 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185420-owensboro-hockey-heroes-5k)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Owensboro, KY · 5K
- **[Firecracker 5K Run/4K Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185458-firecracker-5k-run-4k-walk)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Mt. Vernon, KY · 5K / 2.5 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)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bowling Green, KY · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Run for YOUR Ribbon 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210856-run-for-your-ribbon-5k)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Georgetown, KY · 5K
- **[Louisville Pure Tap® 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-26698-louisville-pure-tap-5k)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Louisville, KY · 5K
- **[Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-60691-kicking-butt-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Alvaton, KY · 3.0 mi
- **[3rd Annual Facelift Foundation 5K FundRun](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166330-3rd-annual-facelift-foundation-5k-fundrun)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Manchester, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Iron Rig 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-133313-iron-rig-5k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Florence, KY · 5K
- **[Watermelon Festival 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148934-watermelon-festival-5k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Tompkinsville, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Hope Rescued's 5K For Hope](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163640-hope-rescueds-5k-for-hope)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Louisville, KY · 5K / 1.2 mi / 50 m
- **[Tri Pike 2026-Cancelled](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166919-tri-pike-2026-cancelled)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lexington, KY · 5K
- **[Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Louisville](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194382-golden-harvest-half-marathon-5k-10k-louisville)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Georgetown, KY · 5K
- **[GRC Cross Country Daniel Boone 5K Honoring David Borden](https://runthis.run/event/rs-63161-grc-cross-country-daniel-boone-5k-honoring-david-borden)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Winchester, KY · 5K
- **[2026 Breathitt County Honey Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149903-2026-breathitt-county-honey-run)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bowling Green, KY · 5K / 2.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[CUFFS & HOSES 5K/10K BLOCK PARTY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-131815-cuffs-hoses-5k-10k-block-party)** — Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Pikeville, KY · 5K / 10K
- **[Chasing Hope 5K Run & 1 Mile Hope Stride](https://runthis.run/event/rs-203922-chasing-hope-5k-run-1-mile-hope-stride)** — Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Richmond, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Northern KY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-128484-tunnel-to-towers-5k-run-walk-northern-ky)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Crescent Springs, KY · 5K
- **[Racer 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-133194-racer-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Murray, KY · 5K
- **[9/11 Heroes Run - Madisonville, Kentucky](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165496-9-11-heroes-run-madisonville-kentucky)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Elizabethtown, KY · 5K
- **[Freebird 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-183092-freebird-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lexington, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[The Bear Crawl](https://runthis.run/event/rs-183548-the-bear-crawl)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Williamsburg, KY · 5K
- **[9/11 Heroes Run - Louisville, KY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186256-9-11-heroes-run-louisville-ky)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Louisville, KY · 5K
- **[Chemo Buddies Run for Hope at Ellis Park](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205493-chemo-buddies-run-for-hope-at-ellis-park)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Henderson, KY · 5K
- **[Run with the Bulldogs](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207124-run-with-the-bulldogs)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Elizabethtown, KY · 5K
- **[Robo Run 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209753-robo-run-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Crestwood, KY · 5K
- **[Iron Horse Locomotion 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-65973-iron-horse-locomotion-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New Haven, KY · 5K
- **[Roberts Family Farm 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-79078-roberts-family-farm-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Danville, KY · 5K
- **[Patriot Chase 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-180254-patriot-chase-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Richmond, KY · 5K
- **[Run To Remember 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-126316-run-to-remember-5k)** — Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Frankfort, KY · 5K
- **[Aphasia in Motion 5K & Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204743-aphasia-in-motion-5k-fun-run)** — Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lexington, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Med Center Health 10K Classic](https://runthis.run/event/rs-10327-med-center-health-10k-classic)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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-)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Owensboro, KY · 5K
- **[Brain Aneurysm Foundation 5K - Louisville](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190504-brain-aneurysm-foundation-5k-louisville)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Louisville, KY · 5K
- **[Run4DC](https://runthis.run/event/rs-22212-run4dc)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Versailles, KY · 5K
- **[Tracks for Packs 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-50891-tracks-for-packs-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Richmond, 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)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Burlington, KY · 5K
- **[Frontrunners Lexington Pride Run 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-75189-frontrunners-lexington-pride-run-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lexington, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Spoonbread Festival 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-131530-spoonbread-festival-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Berea, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[The Lookout](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205995-the-lookout)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lexington, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[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)** — Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Richmond, KY · 5K
- **[Glow for Recovery 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186901-glow-for-recovery-5k-run-walk)** — Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Elizabethtown, KY · 5K
- **[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)** — Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Paris, KY · 5K / 1.6 mi
- **[Run Baby Run 5K Benefiting NICU Babies](https://runthis.run/event/rs-131164-run-baby-run-5k-benefiting-nicu-babies)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lexington, KY · 5K
- **[Sawyer's Race for Research 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148609-sawyers-race-for-research-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hebron, KY · 5K
- **[Heartland Harvest Festival 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151462-heartland-harvest-festival-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bowling Green, KY · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Bourbon & Beyond 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166564-bourbon-beyond-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Louisville, KY · 5K
- **[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)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Owensboro, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Scarecrow Shuffle 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209138-scarecrow-shuffle-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Carlisle, KY · 5K
- **[Restoration Ministries 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210221-restoration-ministries-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Somerset, KY · 5K
- **[Light the Way Memorial 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212287-light-the-way-memorial-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Paducah, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Portland (Almost) 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-63688-portland-almost-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lebanon, KY · 5K
- **[10,000 Meter on Van Meter](https://runthis.run/event/rs-87141-10-000-meter-on-van-meter)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Winchester, KY · 10K / 5K
- **[Sound the Alarm 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-90088-sound-the-alarm-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Independence, KY · 5K
- **[Fly Sam Fly 5K run/walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-89472-fly-sam-fly-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Stanford, KY · 5K
- **[Spencer County Octoberfest 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-183071-spencer-county-octoberfest-5k)** — Mon, Sep 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Taylorsville, KY · 5K
- **[The Alton Blakley 5K To Beat Breast Cancer](https://runthis.run/event/rs-118438-the-alton-blakley-5k-to-beat-breast-cancer)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Somerset, KY · 5K
- **[Thrive Empowerment Center - Thrive 5k Walk-Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-145459-thrive-empowerment-center-thrive-5k-walk-run)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Covington, KY · 5K
- **[World Thrombosis Day Nick Payne Memorial 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-172976-world-thrombosis-day-nick-payne-memorial-5k)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Henderson, KY · 5K
- **[Foundations 4 Hope 5K - Kentucky](https://runthis.run/event/rs-183894-foundations-4-hope-5k-kentucky)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lexington, KY · 5K
- **[Cancer Care 5k Fun Run/ Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190607-cancer-care-5k-fun-run-walk)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Elkton, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[BowmanFest 5K on Runway presented by IPA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-37413-bowmanfest-5k-on-runway-presented-by-ipa)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Louisville, KY · 5K
- **[Lincoln Days Railsplitter 5K and 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-50026-lincoln-days-railsplitter-5k-and-10k)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hodgenville, KY · 5K / 10K / 1 mile
- **[Spooky Sprint - Louisville](https://runthis.run/event/rs-78322-spooky-sprint-louisville)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Louisville, KY · 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Sorghum Shuffle 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-96705-sorghum-shuffle-5k)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Springfield, KY · 5K
- **[UK DPT Pumpkin Pacer 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-171629-uk-dpt-pumpkin-pacer-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lexington, KY · 5K
- **[Run The Ridge Trail Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-112839-run-the-ridge-trail-race)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Beaver Dam, KY · 5K / 10K / 15.5 mi
- **[Monster Mash & Dash 5K Glow Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149414-monster-mash-dash-5k-glow-run)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lexington, KY · 5K / 1 mile / 402 m
- **[Run for JOY](https://runthis.run/event/rs-152567-run-for-joy)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bowling Green, KY · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-16412-yes-mamm-yes-cerv-5k)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Pikeville, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (41)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-173111-haunted-5k-10k-13-1m-at-richmond-ky-41)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Richmond, KY · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Finke 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-189480-finke-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Danville, KY · 5K
- **[Haunted Horsepower 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199813-haunted-horsepower-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bowling Green, KY · 5K
- **[Chicks on the Run 5K & Honor Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-202597-chicks-on-the-run-5k-honor-walk)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Independence, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Steps for Safety 5k & Kid Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207002-steps-for-safety-5k-kid-fun-run)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bowling Green, KY · 5K / 402 m
- **[Tails & Tatas Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-63759-tails-tatas-breast-cancer-awareness-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Elizabethtown, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[KTFMC 5K At Gainsborough Farm](https://runthis.run/event/rs-71482-ktfmc-5k-at-gainsborough-farm)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Versailles, KY · 5K
- **[The Tri-County Kentucky United Way Spirit 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-78288-the-tri-county-kentucky-united-way-spirit-5k)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bardstown, KY · 5K
- **[The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12k & 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-28559-the-iron-horse-half-marathon-12k-5k)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Midway, KY · Marathon / 7.5 mi / 5K
- **[Little Rooster Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-174241-little-rooster-run)** — Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Glencoe, KY · 800 m / 5K / 100.0 mi
- **[LCRH Run and Walk To Remember 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-162343-lcrh-run-and-walk-to-remember-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Somerset, KY · 5K
- **[Redeeming Hope’s Rise Up & Run 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163929-redeeming-hope-s-rise-up-run-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Richmond, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[The Running Pumpkin](https://runthis.run/event/rs-180970-the-running-pumpkin)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lexington, KY · 5K
- **[Propellers & Pavement 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-193683-propellers-pavement-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Mount Sterling, KY · 5K
- **[Running For A Cure: Georgia Mae's Peachy 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205958-running-for-a-cure-georgia-maes-peachy-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Leitchfield, KY · 5K
- **[Foothills Festival 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210222-foothills-festival-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Albany, KY · 5K
- **[Propellers to Pavement 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211024-propellers-to-pavement-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Mount Sterling, KY · 5K
- **[Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-26275-urban-bourbon-half-marathon-and-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Louisville, KY · Marathon / 5K
- **[Knox/Whitley Humane Association 5K Mutt Strut and Dogwalk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-62349-knox-whitley-humane-association-5k-mutt-strut-and-dogwalk)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · CORBIN, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-73307-hoptown-half-marathon-and-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hopkinsville, KY · Marathon / 5K
- **[Dash For A Cure 5K/1 Mile Fun Walk/Kid's Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-152229-dash-for-a-cure-5k-1-mile-fun-walk-kids-dash)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · London, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Miles For Medicine 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-169294-miles-for-medicine-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lexington, KY · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Thru the Ville 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184465-thru-the-ville-5k)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Louisville, KY · 5K
- **[Campbellsville G.O.A.T. 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187533-campbellsville-g-o-a-t-5k)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Harrodsburg, KY · 5K / 10K
- **[Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (43)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-196115-haunted-5k-10k-13-1m-at-bowling-green-ky-43)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bowling Green, KY · 5K / 10K / Marathon

_Showing the 150 soonest of 237 upcoming races. The full list is on [the page itself](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/5k)._

## 5K races by city

- [Louisville, KY (28)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/louisville/5k.md)
- [Bowling Green, KY (22)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/bowling-green/5k.md)
- [Lexington, KY (20)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/lexington/5k.md)
- [Richmond, KY (14)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/richmond/5k.md)
- [Elizabethtown, KY (11)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/elizabethtown/5k.md)
- [Owensboro, KY (10)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/owensboro/5k.md)
- [Versailles, KY (8)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/versailles/5k.md)
- [Danville, KY (5)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/danville/5k.md)
- [Somerset, KY (5)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/somerset/5k.md)
- [Frankfort, KY (4)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/frankfort/5k.md)
- [Georgetown, KY (4)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/georgetown/5k.md)
- [Henderson, KY (4)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/henderson/5k.md)
- [Madisonville, KY (4)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/madisonville/5k.md)
- [Nancy, KY (4)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/nancy/5k.md)
- [Nicholasville, KY (4)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/nicholasville/5k.md)
- [Harrodsburg, KY (3)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/harrodsburg/5k.md)
- [Mount Sterling, KY (3)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/mount-sterling/5k.md)
- [Pikeville, KY (3)](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/pikeville/5k.md)

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Source: [https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/5k](https://runthis.run/races/kentucky/5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).