Kentucky · 10K
10K Races in Kentucky
Kentucky currently has 35 upcoming 10Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Bowling Green, Louisville, Lexington and Richmond have the largest concentration of events.
November (10), September (4) and October (4) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 26 annual 10Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 35
- Active listings
- 61
- Cities with races
- 25
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Upcoming 10Ks in Kentucky
All 35 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - LouisvilleLouisville, KYHalf Marathon50m1 Mile5K +1 more ~10 runners
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Kentucky History Half Marathon, 10K & 5KFrankfort, KYHalf Marathon10K5K1-Mile Fun Run ~600 runners
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Med Center Health 10K ClassicBowling Green, KY10K5K Run/WalkWheelchairChildren's Classic ~1,500 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 10K events in Kentucky
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Med Center Health 10K ClassicBowling Green, KY10K5K Run/WalkWheelchairChildren's Classic ~1,500 runners
When 10Ks happen in Kentucky
- January
- 3 upcoming races
- February
- 2 upcoming races
- March
- 3 upcoming races
- July
- 2 upcoming races
- August
- 3 upcoming races
- September
- 4 upcoming races
- October
- 4 upcoming races
- November
- 10 upcoming races
- December
- 4 upcoming races
Kentucky cities with the most 10Ks
- Bowling Green
- 10 upcoming races
- Louisville
- 9 upcoming races
- Lexington
- 3 upcoming races
- Richmond
- 2 upcoming races
- Owensboro
- 2 upcoming races
- Nancy
- 1 upcoming race
- Danville
- 1 upcoming race
- Frankfort
- 1 upcoming race
Running in Kentucky cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 10Ks are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Little Batty Trail RunsNancy, KY Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K ~465 runners
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Baptist Health: The American Bluegrass ClassicPaducah, KY Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K
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Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10KLexington, KY Usually held in August · next date not announced5K10K
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Cuffs & Hoses 5K/10K Block PartyPikeville, KY Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K
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Distillery Dash Cross Country 5k/10kLexington, KY Usually held in July · next date not announced5K10K
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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (41)Richmond, KY Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K
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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (41)Bowling Green, KY Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K
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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (43)Bowling Green, KY Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K
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Lincoln Days Railsplitter 5K and 10KHodgenville, KY Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K1 Mile
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (37)Richmond, KY Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (35)Bowling Green, KY Usually held in August · next date not announced5K10K
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (37)Bowling Green, KY Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (39)Bowling Green, KY Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Danville, KY (35)Danville, KY Usually held in August · next date not announced5K10K
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (32)Bowling Green, KY Usually held in August · next date not announced5K10K
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Radler Rush Cross Country 5k/10kFrankfort, KY Usually held in August · next date not announced5K10K
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Skyler Pennington Memorial 5k/10k Gold RushWest Liberty, KY Usually held in August · next date not announced5K10K
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Sweaty Hooters Trail Runs and Stage RaceNancy, KY Usually held in August · next date not announced5K10K36K15K +2 more
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The Lake Cumberland Half & 10KSomerset, KY Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K
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Wilderness Road Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Celebrating USA 250 & USMCStanford, KY Usually held in September · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K
10Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 8 min read How to Train for Your First 10K A practical first-10K framework with easy running, one longer run, rest, and realistic progress.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
10K Races in Kentucky: common questions
- How many 10Ks are there in Kentucky?
- RaceRove currently lists 35 upcoming 10Ks in Kentucky with a confirmed date, plus 26 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 10K?
- A 10K is 6.2 miles (10 kilometres).
- Which Kentucky cities have the most 10Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Bowling Green (10), Louisville (9), Lexington (3), Richmond (2) and Owensboro (2).
- When is 10K season in Kentucky?
- Of the upcoming 10Ks listed, the busiest months are November (10), September (4) and October (4).
- What is the biggest 10K in Kentucky?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 10K listed in Kentucky is the Louisville Triple Crown, with about 6,000 runners across all of its distances.
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