Kentucky · Ultra

2026-2027 Ultramarathons in Kentucky

Every upcoming Ultra in Kentucky, all 5 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

5 upcoming ultramarathons · 4 with finish-time stats

5K Races 18110K Races 71Half Marathons 67Marathons 8
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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 field73 finishersCrooked Creek Ultra Trail Racein the Half Marathon

Kentucky Ultramarathons by City

Owensboro 1Shepherdsville 1Elizabethtown 1Morehead 1Glencoe 1

The Next Ultra Marathons in Kentucky

5 total
Sat, Nov 14, 2026RYR Endurance Race Weekend Owensboro, KYHalf Marathon5KMarathon50KFrom $145Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race Shepherdsville, KY100 Miles50 MilesMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $135Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Etown Trail Classic Elizabethtown, KY50K25K5KFrom $75Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Big Turtle Trail Runs Morehead, KY10 Miles50KFrom $80Details Fri, Oct 15, 2027Little Rooster Run Glencoe, KY800m5K100 MilesRegistration opens Dec 30From $115Details

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 an Ultra in Kentucky

Which Kentucky cities have the most ultramarathons?

Owensboro (1), Shepherdsville (1), Elizabethtown (1), Morehead (1) lead the state for Ultra races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

Are there trail Ultra races in Kentucky?

Yes, 3 races around Kentucky get you off the pavement: 2 are trail races, and 1 mixes road and trail.