Which Kentucky cities have the most marathons?
Louisville (2), Bowling Green (1), Owensboro (1), Shepherdsville (1) lead the state for Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
Kentucky · Marathon
2026-2027 Marathons in Kentucky
Every upcoming Marathon in Kentucky, all 8 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
8 upcoming marathons · 5 with finish-time stats
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.
Kentucky Marathons by City
The Next Marathons in Kentucky
8 total Sun, Nov 1, 2026bg26.2 & half marathon and bg6000 Bowling Green, KYFrom $145Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Louisville, KYFrom $145Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026RYR Endurance Race Weekend Owensboro, KYFrom $120Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race Shepherdsville, KYFrom $105Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon Lexington, KYFrom $75Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Kentucky Derby Festival Race Weekend Louisville, KYFrom $100Details Sat, May 8, 2027P.A.C.E. Races for Youth Athletic Scholarships Smiths Grove, KYFrom $75Details Sat, Jun 12, 2027Hatfield and McCoy Races South Williamson, KYFrom $110Details
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 Marathon in Kentucky
When are most marathons held in Kentucky?
November is the busiest month for Marathon races in Kentucky, with 3 of the 8, followed by April with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Kentucky Marathon races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 5 Marathon races in Kentucky with published results, the typical median finish is around 5:00:08, 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 Marathon races in Kentucky?
Yes, one race around Kentucky gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.