Race calendar · January 2027 · Kentucky

January 2027 10K Races in Kentucky

Every 10K in Kentucky in January 2027, all 9 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

9 10K races in January 2027

5K in JanuaryHalf Marathon in JanuaryMarathon in JanuaryUltra in January

What the field actually runs

January 10K Races, By the Numbers

1:04:21Median finish time
48:35Median winning time
36Median field size
5January 10K races with published results

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 22, 2026.

When in January

The January Race Weekends

10K races do not spread evenly across January. The busiest weekend is January 9 and January 10, with 3 of them. Another 1 fall on a weekday.

  1. Jan 9 – Jan 103
  2. Jan 23 – Jan 242
  3. Jan 30 – Jan 313

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The January 10K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field279 finishersFrozen Rails 5K & 10Kin the 5K

January 10K Races by City

Bowling Green 3Richmond 3Louisville 1Midway 1Nancy 1
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Soonest 10K Races in January

9 total
Fri, Jan 1, 2027Frozen Rails 5K & 10K Midway, KY5K10K1 Mile1KFrom $25Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027Frozen Nuts Trail Run Nancy, KYHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $35Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (01) Richmond, KY5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (02) Bowling Green, KY5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 23, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Bowling Green, KY (04) Bowling Green, KY5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sun, Jan 24, 2027Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Louisville Louisville, KY100m1 Mile5K10KFrom $22Details Sat, Jan 30, 2027Frosty Feet 5K Richmond, KY5K1K10KFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 30, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (04) Richmond, KY5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 30, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Bowling Green, KY5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register

Common Questions About Running a January 10K in Kentucky

When in January are most 10K races held?

The busiest weekend in Kentucky is January 9 and January 10, with 3 10K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, January 9 with 3. Another 1 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

When should I sign up for a January 10K?

As early as you can. 1 of these January 10K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 9 are open for entry right now.

How much does a January 10K cost to enter?

The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $22 up to $35. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.

What is a good 10K time?

Across the 5 of these January 10K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 1:04:21, and the median winning time was 48:35. So anything under 1:04:21 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.

How big is a typical January 10K field?

The median one finished 36 runners, across the 5 of these January 10K races with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 1:40:50.

Are there trail 10K races in Kentucky in January?

Yes, one race around Kentucky gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.

10K Races in Other Months

December and February sit either side of January, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.

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