Kentucky Marathon Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best marathons in Kentucky for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 13 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Kentucky below and join the running community at these great events!

September 2025
Sep
28
Sunday

Wilderness Road Marathon

10 km Half Marathon Marathon
November 2025
Nov
1-2
Sa - Su

bg26.2 Marathon

6 km Half Marathon Marathon
Nov
2
Sunday

Louisville Marathon

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

RYR Endurance Race Weekend

5 km 10 km ... Marathon 50 km
December 2025
Dec
1
Monday

Run Empowered Series

Backyard Ultra 10 km 15 mi ... 8 hr 48 hr
Dec
6-7
Sa - Su

Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race

Trail Run 13 mi 26 mi 50 mi 100 mi
Dec
20
Saturday

Otter Creek - Brandenburg, KY

Trail Run 8 mi 16 mi 26 mi
March 2026
Mar
14
Saturday

Land Between The Lakes Trail Runs

Trail Run 23 km Marathon 60 km 50 mi
April 2026
Apr
25
Saturday

GE Appliances Marathon

Marathon
Apr
25
Saturday

Kentucky Derby Festival Race Weekend

3 mi 13 mi 26 mi
May 2026
May
1-3
Fr - Su

Flying Pig Marathon Weekend

5 km 10 km Half Marathon Marathon
May
9
Saturday

PACE Marathon

Half Marathon Marathon
June 2026
Jun
13
Saturday

Hatfield and McCoy Race

5 km Half Marathon Marathon
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