Kentucky · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Kentucky

Every upcoming 5K in Kentucky, all 181 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

181 upcoming 5K races · 108 with finish-time stats

10K Races 71Half Marathons 67Marathons 8Ultramarathons 5
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field1,423 finishers2026 Northeast Family YMCA Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trotin the 5KLongest-running19th year19th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk - Williamsburg, Kyannual tradition

Kentucky 5K Races by City

Bowling Green 29Louisville 25Richmond 20Lexington 14Versailles 6Owensboro 5Madisonville 4Nancy 3Danville 3Henderson 3Nicholasville 3Morehead 2Murray 2Shelbyville 2Benton 2Hardinsburg 2London 2Midway 2Frankfort 2Covington 2Lancaster 1Carrollton 1Berea 1White Plains 1

5K Races in Kentucky by Month

October 2026 9November 2026 61December 2026 19January 2027 11February 2027 5March 2027 10April 2027 16May 2027 12June 2027 9July 2027 8August 2027 10September 2027 6

The Next 5K Runs in Kentucky

181 total
Thu, Oct 1, 2026Trick or Trot & Monster Dash Bowling Green, KY5KFrom $20Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Little Batty Trail Runs Nancy, KYHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $35Details Fri, Oct 30, 2026Graveyard Gallop 5K Lexington, KY5K200 YardsFrom $30Details Fri, Oct 30, 2026Nightmare on Main 5k Morehead, KY5KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Bluegrass Pug Run 5K Louisville, KY5KRegistration closedFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Danville, KY (44) Danville, KY5K10KHalf MarathonRegistration closedFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026GRADSA 5K Owensboro, KY5KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Madison Central DanceBlue For The Kids 5K Richmond, KY5KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Bowling Green, KY5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 31, 2026Track or Treat 5K Lancaster, KY5KFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Officer Daniel Ellis Memorial 5K Richmond, KY5KFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Turkey Trot for a Cure 5K Walk/Run for Alzheimer's Morehead, KY5KFrom $30Details

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 Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Kentucky

Which Kentucky cities have the most 5K races?

Bowling Green (29), Louisville (25), Richmond (20), Lexington (14) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 5K races held in Kentucky?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in Kentucky, with 61 of the 181, followed by December with 19. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Kentucky 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 106 5K races in Kentucky with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:46, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail 5K races in Kentucky?

Yes, 10 races around Kentucky get you off the pavement: 8 are trail races, and 2 mix road and trail.