Kentucky · 5K
5K Races in Kentucky
Kentucky currently has 97 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Louisville, Bowling Green, Lexington and Richmond have the largest concentration of events.
November (29), December (14) and August (10) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 149 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 97
- Active listings
- 246
- Cities with races
- 84
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Upcoming 5Ks in Kentucky
All 97 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Pupkin 5pice 5kLouisville, KY5kFamily of Four RegistrationVirtual 5kVirtual 5k with Packet Mailing
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Northeast Family YMCA Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Brought to you by PublixLouisville, KY5K0.5 Miles
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Crooked Creek Ultra Trail RaceShepherdsville, KY100 Mile50 MileMarathonHalf Marathon +1 more ~140 runners
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The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5KVersailles, KYHalf Marathon5K10 Miles ~840 runners
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Mercy Health Iron Mom Half-Marathon, Relay & 5KPaducah, KYHalf Marathon2 & 4 Person Relay5K ~1,000 runners
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P.A.C.E. Marathon & Half MarathonSmiths Grove, KYMarathonHalf Marathon5K (Puppy Pace) ~110 runners
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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 5K events in Kentucky
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Urban Bourbon Half Marathon & 5KLouisville, KY Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K ~3,200 runners
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Bourbon & Beyond 5KLouisville, KY Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~2,826 runners
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Second Stride 5K and 2.5K Run/Walk at Claiborne FarmParis, KY Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~2,274 runners
When 5Ks happen in Kentucky
- January
- 5 upcoming races
- February
- 2 upcoming races
- March
- 5 upcoming races
- April
- 6 upcoming races
- May
- 6 upcoming races
- June
- 1 upcoming race
- July
- 3 upcoming races
- August
- 10 upcoming races
- September
- 6 upcoming races
- October
- 10 upcoming races
- November
- 29 upcoming races
- December
- 14 upcoming races
Kentucky cities with the most 5Ks
- Louisville
- 18 upcoming races
- Bowling Green
- 13 upcoming races
- Lexington
- 12 upcoming races
- Richmond
- 6 upcoming races
- Owensboro
- 5 upcoming races
- Versailles
- 4 upcoming races
- Danville
- 2 upcoming races
- Frankfort
- 2 upcoming races
Running in Kentucky cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks 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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Urban Bourbon Half Marathon & 5KLouisville, KY Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K ~3,200 runners
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Bourbon & Beyond 5KLouisville, KY Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~2,826 runners
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Second Stride 5K and 2.5K Run/Walk at Claiborne FarmParis, KY Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~2,274 runners
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The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12K & 5KMidway, KY Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon12K5K ~1,800 runners
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Thru the Ville 5KLouisville, KY Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~1,450 runners
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Glow for Recovery 5K Run/WalkElizabethtown, KY Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~650 runners
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Little Batty Trail RunsNancy, KY Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K ~465 runners
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Miles For Medicine 5K Run/WalkLexington, KY Usually held in October · next date not announced5K250 Yards ~20 runners
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Run Baby Run 5K Benefiting NICU BabiesLexington, KY Usually held in September · next date not announced5K400 Yards ~16 runners
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9/11 Heroes Run - Louisville, KYLouisville, KY Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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9/11 Heroes Run - Madisonville, KentuckyMadisonville, KY Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Aphasia in Motion 5K & Fun RunLexington, KY Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Baptist Health: The American Bluegrass ClassicPaducah, KY Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K
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Bark in the Park 5k & 1 Mile Woof WalkLouisville, KY Usually held in September · next date not announced5kFamily of Four RegistrationOne Mile Woof WalkVirtual 5k
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Big Bad Wolf 5k + Lil' Piggy Run 1 Mile Youth RunPaducah, KY Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Brain Aneurysm Foundation 5K - LouisvilleLouisville, KY Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10KLexington, KY Usually held in August · next date not announced5K10K
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CASA of the Northern Bluegrass Region 5K Superhero Run/WalkBurlington, KY Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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CASA SuperHero 5K and WalkMadisonville, KY Usually held in August · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Color Me LexCath DanceBlue 5K & 1Mile Fun WalkLexington, KY Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Constitution 5K Run for the ArtsDanville, KY Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Cops & Joggers 5K/Fun RunBurlington, KY Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ParticipantFamily 5K BundleFull Family BundleKids 5K Fun Run Participant
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Cuffs & Hoses 5K/10K Block PartyPikeville, KY Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K
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DanceBlue 5KLexington, KY Usually held in October · next date not announcedCommunity & UK Staff/Faculty DanceBlue 5K 2026UK Student DanceBlue 5K 2026Virtual DanceBlue 5K 2026
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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.
- 9 min read What's a Good 5K Time? Average Running Speed by Age and Sex Good 5K times by age and sex, from beginner to elite, and the average running speed in mph and km/h from the mile to the marathon, from the standards our free tool uses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5K Races in Kentucky: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in Kentucky?
- RaceRove currently lists 97 upcoming 5Ks in Kentucky with a confirmed date, plus 149 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which Kentucky cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Louisville (18), Bowling Green (13), Lexington (12), Richmond (6) and Owensboro (5).
- When is 5K season in Kentucky?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are November (29), December (14) and August (10).
- What is the biggest 5K in Kentucky?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in Kentucky is the Thoroughbred Classic 5K, with about 5,142 runners across all of its distances.
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