Kentucky Obstacle Race Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best obstacle runs in Kentucky for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 153 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Kentucky below and join the running community at these great events!

November 2025
Nov
30
Sunday

Turkey Trails - Louisville

5 km 10 km
December 2025
Dec
1
Monday

Run Empowered Series

Backyard Ultra 10 km 15 mi ... 8 hr 48 hr
Dec
4
Thursday

Yule Light Up The Night 5k

5 km
Dec
6-7
Sa - Su

Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race

Trail Run 13 mi 26 mi 50 mi 100 mi
Dec
6
Saturday

Care Net Reindeer Run/Walk 5K

5 km
Dec
6
Saturday

Half Marathon at Mahr Park

5 km 10 km 15 km 13 mi
Dec
6-7
Sa - Su

Crooked Creek 5K Trail Challenge

Trail Run 5 km
Dec
6
Saturday

All Things Race P4v13

Trail Run Road Race 5 km 10 km
Dec
6
Saturday

Reindeer Romp - Louisville

4 km
Dec
6
Saturday

Jingle Bell Run Cincinnati

5 km
Dec
13
Saturday

Half Marathon at Ephram White Park

5 km 10 km 15 km 13 mi
Dec
13
Saturday

Candy Cane Course - Cincinnati

5 km 12 km
Dec
13
Saturday

Half Marathon at Whitehall Park

5 km 10 km 15 km 13 mi
Dec
13
Saturday

Christmas Island Jingle Bell Run

5 km
Dec
20
Saturday

Ugly Sweater 5K - Whitley City

5 km
Dec
20
Saturday

The Grinch's Stink, Stank, Stunk 5k

5 km
Dec
20
Saturday

Santa Sprint & Stroll 5k

5 km
Dec
27
Saturday

Half Marathon at Michael O Buchanon Park

5 km 10 km 13 mi
Dec
27
Saturday

Half Marathon at Millennium Park

5 km 10 km 13 mi
January 2026
Jan
1
Thursday

The New Year's Dash

5 km
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