Updated Sep 12, 2026
5K Races in Kentucky
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Sep 25, 2026
Second Stride 5K and 2.5K Run/Walk at Claiborne Farm
Paris, KY 40361 | 3.1 Miles
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Sep 26, 2026
Big Bad Wolf 5k + Lil' Piggy Run 1 Mile Youth Run
Paducah, KY 42001 | 5K
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Oct 3, 2026
The Alton Blakley 5K To Beat Breast Cancer
Somerset, KY 42501 | 3.1 Miles
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Oct 3, 2026
Thrive Empowerment Center - Thrive 5k Walk-Run
Covington, KY 41011 | 3.1 Miles
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Oct 10, 2026
Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (41)
Bowling Green, KY 42101 | 5K
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Oct 17, 2026
Running For A Cure: Georgia Mae's Peachy 5K
Leitchfield, KY 42754 | 3.1 Miles
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Oct 24, 2026
Renfro Rock 'N Run Half Marathon / 5K
Mount Vernon, KY 40456 | 13.1 Miles
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Oct 24, 2026
Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (43)
Bowling Green, KY 42101 | 5K
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Oct 31, 2026
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Danville, KY (44)
Danville, KY 40422 | 5K
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Nov 7, 2026
Carry the Fallen 5k and Half Marathon
Shepherdsville, KY 40165 | 3.1 Miles
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Nov 14, 2026
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (46)
Bowling Green, KY 42101 | 5K
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Nov 21, 2026
St. Vincent De Paul Turkeyfoot Trot
Crestview Hills, KY 41017 | 3.1 Miles
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Nov 26, 2026
45th Iroquois Hill Runners Thanksgiving Day Run
Louisville, KY 40214 | 5K
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Nov 26, 2026
The 40th Annual Great Turkey 5K Run & Gobbler Walk
Bowling Green, KY 42103 | 5K
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Nov 28, 2026
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (48)
Bowling Green, KY 42101 | 5K
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Dec 12, 2026
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (50)
Bowling Green, KY 42101 | 5K
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Dec 26, 2026
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (52)
Bowling Green, KY 42101 | 5K
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Jan 9, 2027
New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (01)
Richmond, KY 40475 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Jan 30, 2027
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (04)
Richmond, KY 40475 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Feb 13, 2027
Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (06)
Richmond, KY 40475 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Feb 27, 2027
Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (09)
Bowling Green, KY 42101 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Mar 13, 2027
Pirate 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (10)
Richmond, KY 40475 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Mar 13, 2027
Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (11)
Bowling Green, KY 42101 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Apr 10, 2027
Bunny 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (14)
Richmond, KY 40475 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Apr 10, 2027
Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (13)
Bowling Green, KY 42101 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Apr 16, 2027
2027 Riverboat Series - Day 5 (KY)
Columbus, KY 42032 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Apr 24, 2027
Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (17)
Bowling Green, KY 42101 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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May 22, 2027
Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (21)
Bowling Green, KY 42101 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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May 29, 2027
Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (21)
Richmond, KY 40475 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Race planning guide
How to choose a 5k races in Kentucky
Compare more than the date and distance. Open the official race page to review the exact start time, course surface, elevation, time limits, packet pickup, parking, accessibility, and refund or transfer policy before registering.
- Confirm the source: organizer pages control registration status, pricing, schedule changes, and cancellations.
- Check the course: road, trail, hills, altitude, and weather can make two events at the same distance feel very different.
- Plan race morning: verify the venue, parking instructions, start corral, and recommended arrival time.
- Match your training: leave enough time to build safely for the distance and recover before your next goal race.