Kentucky Running Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best running races in Kentucky for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 179 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Kentucky below and join the running community at these great events!

Half Marathons Marathons Trail Runs Triathlons
April 2026
Apr
25
Saturday

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon

Apr
25
Saturday

GE Appliances Marathon

Apr
25
Saturday

US Road Running - Bowling Green

5 km 10 km Half Marathon
Apr
25
Saturday

Sustainable Glasgow Homegrown 5k

5 km
Apr
25
Saturday

Mountain Mushroom Festival Fungus 5K

5 km
Apr
26
Sunday

Backside Trail Marathon - Louisville, KY

Trail Run Half Marathon Marathon
May 2026
May
1-3
Fr - Su

Flying Pig Marathon Weekend

5 km 10 km Half Marathon Marathon
May
9
Saturday

PACE Marathon

5 km Half Marathon Marathon
May
9
Saturday

Lunch Lady Hustle 5K

5 km
May
9
Saturday

US Road Running - Bowling Green

5 km 10 km Half Marathon
May
16
Saturday

Extreme Adventure Challenge

Obstacle Run 10 km
May
16
Saturday

K-9 YOUBE 5k Run/Walk

5 km
May
16
Saturday

Bodies Race Company - Louisville

5 km 10 km Half Marathon
May
17
Sunday

Run for HOPE - Lexington

5 km
May
23
Saturday

US Road Running - Bowling Green

5 km 10 km Half Marathon
May
23
Saturday

BIG LEX 4 Miler

4 mi
May
30
Saturday

Pisgah Farms & Furlongs Half Mare-athon

5 km 10 km 13 mi
June 2026
Jun
6-7
Sa - Su

Run Under The Stars Paducah

Backyard Ultra 10 hr
Jun
13
Saturday

Hatfield and McCoy Race

5 km Half Marathon Marathon
Jun
13
Saturday

US Road Running - Bowling Green

5 km 10 km Half Marathon
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