Running Races in Kentucky
Kentucky has 335 upcoming running races scheduled for 2026. Most of the calendar falls in the warmer months: 203 of 335 races (61%) take place between May and September, with August (88 events) the busiest month. No single city dominates the calendar. Louisville leads with 52 races, followed by Lexington (39), Bowling Green (30), and Richmond (17). The remaining 59% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in Kentucky
Aug (88) · Sep (82) · Oct (63) · Nov (34) · Jul (24) · Dec (16) · Mar (8) · Apr (6) · May (5) · Jan (4) · Jun (4) · Feb (1)
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Distillery Dash Cross Country 2.5k/5k/10k
Lexington, KY
Distillery Dash Cross Country 2.5k/5k/10k
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The Extra Piece 2026 Fun Run and Buddy Walk
Leitchfield, KY
The Extra Piece 2026 Fun Run and Buddy Walk
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St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic 5K
Fancy Farm, KY
St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic 5K
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (30)
Bowling Green, KY
