When in December are most half marathons held?
The busiest weekend in Kentucky is December 12 and December 13, with 3 of them, 2 of those on Saturday, December 12. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · December 2026 · Kentucky
Half Marathons in Kentucky in December 2026
Every Half Marathon in Kentucky in December 2026, all 5 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
What the field actually runs
December Half Marathons, By the Numbers
2:12:41Median finish time
2:01:46Median winning time
5Median field size
5December half marathons 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 Nov 12, 2026.
When in December
The December Race Weekends
Half marathons are not spread evenly across December. Here is how the calendar actually falls, weekend by weekend, which is the part worth knowing before you book a trip or plan a taper around one.
By the numbers
The Biggest Field
The largest field of any December Half Marathon in Kentucky, from the most recent published results.
Kentucky Half Marathons by City in December
All Half Marathons in Kentucky in December
5 total Sat, Dec 5, 2026Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race Shepherdsville, KYFrom $80Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (50) Bowling Green, KYFrom $65Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (50) Richmond, KYFrom $65Details Sun, Dec 13, 2026Waverly Winter Warrior Louisville, KYFrom $40Details Sat, Dec 26, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (52) Bowling Green, KYFrom $65Details
Common Questions About Running a December Half Marathon in Kentucky
What is a good Half Marathon time?
Across the 5 of these December half marathons with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 2:12:41, and the median winning time was 2:01:46. So anything under 2:12:41 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 December Half Marathon field?
The median one finished 5 runners, across the 5 of these December half marathons 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 2:33:14.
Are there trail half marathons in Kentucky in December?
Yes, 2 races around Kentucky get you off the pavement: 2 are trail races.