When should I sign up for an August 5K?
As early as you can. 3 of these August 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 3 are open for entry right now. Another 5 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
Race calendar · August 2027 · Kentucky
August 2027 5K Races in Kentucky
Every 5K in Kentucky in August 2027, all 8 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
8 5K races in August 2027
What the field actually runs
August 5K Races, By the Numbers
43:25Median finish time
18:01Median winning time
223Median field size
5August 5K 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 August
The August Race Weekends
5K races do not spread evenly across August. The busiest weekend is August 7 and August 8, with 2 of them.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The August 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
August 5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in August
8 total Sat, Aug 7, 2027MKK's Rugged Race Owensboro, KYRegistration opens Apr 7, 2027From $20Details Sat, Aug 7, 2027MCXC 5K Richmond, KYRegistration opens Jan 1, 2027From $30Details Sat, Aug 14, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (32) Richmond, KYFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 14, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 21, 2027Triple Crown Trot 5K Versailles, KYRegistration opens Feb 28, 2027From $35Details Sat, Aug 21, 2027Fostering Hope 5K Richmond, KYRegistration opens Jan 1, 2027From $25Details Sat, Aug 28, 2027Kicking Butt 5K Run/Walk Louisville, KYRegistration opens Jan 1, 2027From $30Details Sat, Aug 28, 2027Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (35) Bowling Green, KYFrom $30Details
Common Questions About Running an August 5K in Kentucky
How much does an August 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $20 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 5K time?
Across the 5 of these August 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 43:25, and the median winning time was 18:01. So anything under 43:25 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 August 5K field?
The median one finished 223 runners, across the 5 of these August 5K 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 1:17:50.
Are there trail 5K races in Kentucky in August?
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.
5K Races in Other Months
July and September sit either side of August, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.