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Running Races in Kentucky

Every upcoming running race in Kentucky, all 265 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

265 upcoming races · 155 with finish-time stats

5K 21010K 51Half Marathon 46Marathon 9Ultra 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-running8th yearBrothers' Run 8th Annual 3k Run/Walk Eventannual tradition

Races by City in Kentucky

Bardstown 3Berea 3Bowling Green 23Danville 6Elizabethtown 10Frankfort 6Georgetown 5Harrodsburg 3Henderson 3Lexington 29Louisville 34Madisonville 4Mount Sterling 3Nancy 4Nicholasville 4Owensboro 9Paducah 4Richmond 13Somerset 6Versailles 9

Soonest Races in Kentucky

265 total
Fri, Jul 24, 2026Chamber Chase 5K Bardstown, KY5KFrom $20Details Fri, Jul 31, 2026St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic 5K Fancy Farm, KY5KFrom $25Details Fri, Jul 31, 2026Run Your Bundts Off 3K Run/Walk Lexington, KY3K400mFrom $35Details Fri, Jul 31, 2026Right On Time Mile Campbellsville, KY1 MileFreeRegister Sat, Aug 1, 2026The Duane Klug/Hunter Serna Memorial 5K Radcliff, KY5KFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026MKK's Rugged Race Owensboro, KY5K10KFrom $20Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Talon's Trail to Triumph 5K Brandenburg, KY5KFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Kentucky State Police "Running Signal 9" 5K Campbellsville, KY5K1 MileFrom $10Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Caleb’s Cause 5K Run/Walk Burkesville, KY5KFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Beat the Heat 5K+ Fort Knox, KY5KPricing TBARegister Sat, Aug 1, 2026Grant County Fair Mile Williamstown, KY1 MileFrom $5Register Sat, Aug 1, 2026Back to School 5K Danville, KY5K1 MileFrom $20Details

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 Jul 27, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Kentucky

Which Kentucky cities have the most races?

Louisville (34), Lexington (29), Bowling Green (23), Richmond (13) 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 (210), 10K (51), Half Marathon (46), Marathon (9), Ultra (5). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Kentucky?

September is the busiest month for races in Kentucky, with 68 of the 265, followed by August with 64. 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 155 races in Kentucky with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:57, 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, 26 races around Kentucky get you off the pavement: 22 are trail races, and 4 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.