Updated Jul 23, 2026
Running races in Kentucky
Browse 159 upcoming running races in Kentucky with dates, cities, distances, registration status, and official links.
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Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Aug 1, 2026
Shearer Strong 5K Run/Walk Running for TBCK
Monticello, KY 42633 | 3.1 Miles
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Aug 8, 2026
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (32)
Bowling Green, KY 42101 | 5K
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Aug 22, 2026
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (34)
Bowling Green, KY 42101 | 5K
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Aug 22, 2026
Skyler Pennington Memorial 5k/10k Gold Rush
West Liberty, KY 41472 | 3.1 Miles
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Aug 29, 2026
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Danville, KY (35)
Danville, KY 40422 | 5K
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Aug 30, 2026
3rd Annual Facelift Foundation 5K FundRun
Manchester, KY 40962 | 3.1 Miles
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Lexington, KY 40508 | 3K
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Sep 12, 2026
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Northern KY
Crescent Springs, KY 41017 | 5K
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Sep 12, 2026
Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (37)
Richmond, KY 40475 | 5K
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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
6th Annual Queenslake Mogadishu Mile Kentucky
Georgetown, KY 40324 | 1.8 Miles
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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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Race planning guide
How to choose a running race 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.