Kentucky Marathon Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best marathons in Kentucky for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 12 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Kentucky below and join the running community at these great events!

April 2025
Apr
26
Saturday

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon

13 mi 26 mi
Apr
27
Sunday

Backside Trail Marathon - Louisville, KY

Trail Run 13 mi 26 mi
May 2025
May
2-4
Fr - Su

Flying Pig Marathon Weekend

5 km 10 km 13 mi 26 mi
May
10
Saturday

PACE Marathon

13 mi 26 mi
May
18
Sunday

Nutty Troll

21 km 26 mi 50 km
June 2025
Jun
14
Saturday

Hatfield and McCoy Race

5 km 13 mi 26 mi
November 2025
Nov
1-2
Sa - Su

bg26.2 Marathon

6 km 13 mi 26 mi
Nov
2
Sunday

Louisville Marathon

10 km 13 mi 26 mi
Nov
15-16
Sa - Su

RYR Endurance Race Weekend

5 km 10 km ... 26 mi 50 km
December 2025
Dec
1
Monday

Run Empowered Series

Backyard Ultra 10 km 15 mi 26 mi 48 hr
Dec
6-7
Sa - Su

Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race

Trail Run 13 mi 26 mi 50 mi 100 mi
May 2026
May
9
Saturday

PACE Marathon

13 mi 26 mi
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