Kentucky Running calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best running races in Kentucky for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 236 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Kentucky below and join the running community at these great events!

December 2025
Dec
6
Saturday

Reindeer Romp - Louisville

4 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 15 km 13 mi
Dec
27
Saturday

Half Marathon at Millennium Park

5 km 10 km 15 km 13 mi
January 2026
Jan
1
Thursday

The New Year's Dash

5 km
Jan
3
Saturday

Frozen 4 Mile Run

2 mi 4 mi
Jan
10
Saturday

Frostbite 5k Run/Walk

5 km
February 2026
Feb
14
Saturday

Snowman Shuffle 4 Miler

4 mi
March 2026
Mar
13
Friday

Warbird 100

Trail Run 100 mi
May 2026
May
9
Saturday

PACE Marathon

13 mi 26 mi
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