Running Races in Kentucky
Kentucky has 332 upcoming running races scheduled for 2026. Most of the calendar falls in the warmer months: 214 of 332 races (64%) take place between May and September, with August (82 events) the busiest month. No single city dominates the calendar. Louisville leads with 44 races, followed by Lexington (40), Bowling Green (31), and Richmond (18). The remaining 60% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in Kentucky
Aug (82) · Sep (75) · Oct (57) · Jul (50) · Nov (32) · Dec (15) · Mar (7) · Apr (5) · Jun (4) · May (3) · Jan (2)
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (28)
Bowling Green, KY
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (28)
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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (28)
Richmond, KY
Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (28)
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Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K
Dry Ridge, KY
Big Rex's Bottle Rocket 5K
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Run Wild Rhino Rush 5k
Georgetown, KY
Run Wild Rhino Rush 5k
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SJS 1 Mile Color Run/Walk
Georgetown, KY
