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2026-2027 Running Races in Kentucky

Every upcoming running race in Kentucky, all 247 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

247 upcoming races · 137 with finish-time stats

5K Races 20410K Races 70Half Marathons 69Marathons 9Ultramarathons 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 field2,145 finishersUrban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5Kin the Half MarathonLongest-running31st year31st Annual Thanksgiving WALK of Awareness (2026)annual tradition

Races by City in Kentucky

Bowling Green 35Danville 3Elizabethtown 4Frankfort 4Henderson 4Lexington 22Louisville 37Morehead 3Mount Vernon 3Nancy 3Nicholasville 6Owensboro 6Paducah 3Richmond 22Somerset 3Versailles 8

Holiday Races in Kentucky

Halloween 5Ks and Races in Kentucky 2026 9Turkey Trots in Kentucky 2026 35Christmas 5Ks and Races in Kentucky 2026 24

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Soonest Races in Kentucky

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Thu, Oct 1, 2026Trick or Trot & Monster Dash Bowling Green, KY5KFrom $20Details Sun, Oct 4, 2026On the Clock Mile Series Lexington, KY1 MileFreeDetails Fri, Oct 16, 2026Monster Dash To End Domestic Violence 5K Elizabethtown, KY5KFrom $25Details Fri, Oct 16, 2026Little Rooster Run Glencoe, KY800m5K100 MilesFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K Louisville, KYHalf Marathon5KFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Knox/Whitley Humane Association 5K Mutt Strut and Dogwalk CORBIN, KY5K1 MileFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K Hopkinsville, KYHalf Marathon5KFrom $55Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026LBL Bridge to Bridge Trail Run Hardin, KY22K1.5 MilesFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026LCRH Run and Walk To Remember 5K Somerset, KY5KFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Redeeming Hope’s Rise Up & Run 5K Richmond, KY5K1 Mile400 YardsFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026The Running Pumpkin Lexington, KY5KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Nelson County Up and Running 5K Bardstown, KY5KFreeDetails

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 16, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Kentucky

Which Kentucky cities have the most races?

Louisville (37), Bowling Green (35), Lexington (22), Richmond (22) have the most upcoming races in Kentucky. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in Kentucky?

Kentucky has 5K (204), 10K (70), Half Marathon (69), Marathon (9), Ultra (5). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Kentucky?

November is the busiest month for races in Kentucky, with 69 of the 247, followed by October with 54. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Kentucky races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 137 races in Kentucky with published results, the typical median finish is around 38:27, 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 races in Kentucky?

Yes, 13 races around Kentucky get you off the pavement: 10 are trail races, and 3 mix road and trail.