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10K Races in Kentucky

Kentucky has 59 upcoming 10K races scheduled for 2026. Most of the calendar falls in the warmer months: 42 of 59 races (71%) take place between May and September, with August (15 events) the busiest month. Bowling Green is the busiest city with 22 races, ahead of Richmond (9) and Lexington (7).

10K races by month in Kentucky

Aug (15) · Sep (14) · Jul (10) · Oct (7) · Nov (6) · Jun (3) · Dec (3) · Mar (1)

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Nature Run 5K/10K at Loretto Motherhouse
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Nature Run 5K/10K at Loretto Motherhouse

June 20, 2026
Nerinx, KY
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (26)
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (26)

June 27, 2026
Bowling Green, KY
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (26)

Bowling Green, KY

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (26)

June 27, 2026
Bowling Green, KY
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Jamestown Lakefest Mike Hill 10k/5k
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Jamestown Lakefest Mike Hill 10k/5k

July 4, 2026
Jamestown, KY
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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (28)
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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (28)

July 11, 2026
Richmond, KY
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (28)
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (28)

July 11, 2026
Bowling Green, KY
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (28)

Bowling Green, KY

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (28)

July 11, 2026
Bowling Green, KY
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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (28)

Richmond, KY

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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (28)

July 11, 2026
Richmond, KY
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Distillery Dash Cross Country 2.5k/5k/10k

Lexington, KY

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Distillery Dash Cross Country 2.5k/5k/10k

July 24, 2026
Lexington, KY
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Distillery Dash Cross Country 5k/10k
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Distillery Dash Cross Country 5k/10k

July 24, 2026
Lexington, KY
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Run White & Blue 5K & 10K
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Run White & Blue 5K & 10K

July 25, 2026
Lexington, KY
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (30)
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (30)

July 25, 2026
Bowling Green, KY
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (30)

Bowling Green, KY

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (30)

July 31, 2026
Bowling Green, KY
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (32)
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (32)

August 8, 2026
Bowling Green, KY
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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (32)
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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (32)

August 8, 2026
Richmond, KY
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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (32)

Richmond, KY

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (32)

August 8, 2026
Richmond, KY
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (32)

Bowling Green, KY

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (32)

August 8, 2026
Bowling Green, KY
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Radler Rush Cross Country 5k/10k
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Radler Rush Cross Country 5k/10k

August 14, 2026
Frankfort, KY
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River Festivus 5k and 10k

Burkesville, KY

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River Festivus 5k and 10k

August 15, 2026
Burkesville, KY
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Skyler Pennington Memorial 5k/10k Gold Rush
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Skyler Pennington Memorial 5k/10k Gold Rush

August 22, 2026
West Liberty, KY
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (34)
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (34)

August 22, 2026
Bowling Green, KY
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (34)

Bowling Green, KY

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (34)

August 22, 2026
Bowling Green, KY
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Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K
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Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K

August 28, 2026
Lexington, KY
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (35)
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (35)

August 29, 2026
Madisonville, KY
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Top Cities for 10K Races in Kentucky

Bowling Green (22)

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a 10K race?▾
A 10K is 6.2 miles (10 kilometers). It is a popular step-up distance from the 5K and a great intermediate goal for runners building toward a half marathon.
What is the largest 10K in the US?▾
The AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta is the largest 10K in the world, drawing over 60,000 runners every Fourth of July. The BOLDERBoulder in Colorado is another massive 10K with 45,000+ participants.
What is a good 10K time?▾
The average US 10K finish time is around 55-60 minutes. Competitive runners aim for sub-45 minutes, while beginners often target finishing under 1 hour 10 minutes.
How do I train for a 10K?▾
A typical 10K training plan is 8-10 weeks with 3-4 runs per week, including one longer run that builds to 6-7 miles. If you can comfortably run a 5K, you are ready to start training for a 10K.
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