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Half Marathons in Kentucky
Kentucky currently has 22 upcoming half marathons with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Bowling Green, Lexington, Louisville and Paducah have the largest concentration of events.
November (6), May (4) and February (2) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 6 annual half marathons are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 22
- Active listings
- 28
- Cities with races
- 16
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Upcoming half marathons in Kentucky
All 22 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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bg26.2 Marathon, Half Marathon & bg6000Bowling Green, KYMarathonHalf Marathonbg6000 (6K) ~700 runners
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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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Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon & Marathon (Humana)Louisville, KYMarathonHalf Marathon (miniMarathon) ~10,000 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
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest half marathon events in Kentucky
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon & Marathon (Humana)Louisville, KYMarathonHalf Marathon (miniMarathon) ~10,000 runners
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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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The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12K & 5KMidway, KY Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon12K5K ~1,800 runners
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Mercy Health Iron Mom Half-Marathon, Relay & 5KPaducah, KYHalf Marathon2 & 4 Person Relay5K ~1,000 runners
When half marathons happen in Kentucky
- February
- 2 upcoming races
- March
- 2 upcoming races
- April
- 2 upcoming races
- May
- 4 upcoming races
- June
- 1 upcoming race
- September
- 2 upcoming races
- October
- 2 upcoming races
- November
- 6 upcoming races
- December
- 1 upcoming race
Kentucky cities with the most half marathons
- Bowling Green
- 4 upcoming races
- Lexington
- 4 upcoming races
- Louisville
- 3 upcoming races
- Paducah
- 2 upcoming races
- Shepherdsville
- 2 upcoming races
- Versailles
- 2 upcoming races
- Florence
- 1 upcoming race
- Frankfort
- 1 upcoming race
Annual events awaiting their next date
These half marathons 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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The Iron Horse Half Marathon, 12K & 5KMidway, KY Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon12K5K ~1,800 runners
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Hoptown Half Marathon and 5KHopkinsville, KY Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K
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Renfro Rock 'N Run Half Marathon / 5KMount Vernon, KY Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K
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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
Half Marathons 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.
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
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- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Half Marathons in Kentucky: common questions
- How many half marathons are there in Kentucky?
- RaceRove currently lists 22 upcoming half marathons in Kentucky with a confirmed date, plus 6 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a half marathon?
- A half marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1 kilometres).
- Which Kentucky cities have the most half marathons?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Bowling Green (4), Lexington (4), Louisville (3), Paducah (2) and Shepherdsville (2).
- When is half marathon season in Kentucky?
- Of the upcoming half marathons listed, the busiest months are November (6), May (4) and February (2).
- What is the biggest half marathon in Kentucky?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a half marathon listed in Kentucky is the Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon & Marathon (Humana), with about 10,000 runners across all of its distances.
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