Running Races in Kentucky
Kentucky has 337 upcoming running races scheduled for 2026. Most of the calendar falls in the warmer months: 236 of 337 races (70%) take place between May and September, with August (71 events) the busiest month. No single city dominates the calendar. Louisville leads with 48 races, followed by Lexington (37), Bowling Green (31), and Richmond (19). The remaining 60% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in Kentucky
Aug (71) · Jul (60) · Sep (55) · Oct (51) · Jun (47) · Nov (24) · Dec (13) · Mar (7) · Apr (4) · May (3) · Jan (2)
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (24)
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (24)
Bowling Green, KY
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (24)
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (24)
Richmond, KY
Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (24)
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Kentucky Cryptid Series - Mothman
Louisville, KY
Kentucky Cryptid Series - Mothman
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New Hope Family Life Ministries 13th Annual Walk for Healthy Living 5K Walk/Run
Radcliff, KY
New Hope Family Life Ministries 13th Annual Walk for Healthy Living 5K Walk/Run
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The COOL RUN at MIDNIGHT
Somerset, KY
