Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

We're getting ready for the 14th Annual Renfro Rock 'N Run Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk! The Renfro Rock 'N Run Half Marathon has a tradition of being one of Kentucky’s most unique and fun races. Renfro Valley, Kentucky, home of the world-famous entertainment center and the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, is known for its music, from Bluegrass to classic country to rock. Rockcastle County is home to rock-solid, enthusiastic folks who like to run and dare you to keep up. At the Rock 'N Run, they share the road, and their countryside, with you. You’ll dash past rustic cabins, trot alongside a beautiful lake, and pass through some of Kentucky’s prettiest farmscapes. And this year, we invite you to don your best 80s music costume - think Michael Jackson, Prince, Madonna, Def Leppard, Reba McEntire. It's all part of the fun! The Renfro Rock 'N Run is part of the Rockcastle Regional Countywide Stride run/walk series, and national Program of Excellence Award winner. So,

Boston Marathon qualifying USATF Certified Course The course starts (and finishes) at the Bowling Green Ballpark and runs a 13.1 mile loop through historic downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky and the beautiful campus of Western Kentucky University. All proceeds from the bg26.2 & half marathon go to the National MS Society in memory of Susan B. Riherd.  All finishers will receive a finisher's medal along with post-race refreshments. Post-race stretches and massages will be available.  Start time for the bg26.2 & half marathon is 7:00 a.m. Central Time. Marathoners will run the course twice There will be 5 checkpoints on the course that all marathon runners must past and 2 checkpoints for the half marathoners.  If registered as a marathoner and only run one loop (13.1 mile), when crossing the finish line you will be a DNF. Event Categories Marathon Half Marathon 6k (bg6000) There is a 6 hour time limit on the race. Marathon participants must maintain a 14:00min/mi p

Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K - 11/1/2026Louisville, KY Use #LouisvilleMarathon, #LouisvilleHalfMarathon & #Louisville10K when sharing your photos from the event. Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website KentuckyRuns.com.

Join us on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for the return of the Carry the Fallen 5K and Half Marathon at the Active Heroes Retreat in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Held on the Saturday before Veterans Day, Carry the Fallen is a legacy Active Heroes event created to honor and support the men and women who have served our country. Both races will feature a unique hybrid course combining wooded trails and gravel roads throughout the beautiful Active Heroes property. Most of the course miles will take runners along peaceful wooded trails, creating a challenging and fun race experience. Race Information Location: Active Heroes 1022 Ridgeview Drive Shepherdsville, KY Race Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Race Start: 8:00 AM Packet Pickup: Begins at 7:00 AM Registration Fees 5K: $35 Half Marathon: $50 Registration for both races includes an official Carry the Fallen tech shirt and a commemorative Carry the Fallen dog tag. The deadline to guarantee your tech shirt is October 24, 2026. Awards Awards will be presented to: Top Overall Male and Female in the 5K Top Overall Male and Female in the Half Marathon The overall male and female Half Marathon winners will each receive a $50 Amazon gift card. The overall male and female 5K winners will each receive a $25 Amazon gift card. Active Heroes is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization serving military members, veterans, and their families. The organization is operated by volunteers, and all profits from the Carry the Fallen 5K and Half Marathon will help provide programs, services, and support for military and veteran communities. Thank You to Our Sponsors A special thank-you to Dog Training Camp USA, our event sponsor, and The Fleck Firm, our official dog tag sponsor.

Started in 2014, the mission of the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Honor Run Half Marathon is simple; to honor those who have served us! All proceeds from the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Honor Run Half Marathon, 10K Run/Walk, and 5K Run/Walk are donated to Honor Flight Tri State to help send our local Veterans who have served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to Washington DC for the day to see the memorials that they have earned. Over the last 10 years, we have had the privilege of donating roughly $430,000 to Honor Flight Tri State to help send 800 of our local veterans to Washington DC. As long as there are veterans to make the trip we will continue to be in their service! Packet Pickup Packet pickup will take place on Friday, November 13th, and Saturday, November 14th. Race Day Awards The first place overall individual male/female in the Half Marathon, 10K, and the 5K will receive a trophy during the awards presentation on race day. The top 3 overall males/females from the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K will also receive: 1st Place: Free pair of shoes from Tri State Running Company ($130 value) 2nd Place: $50 gift card to Tri State Running Company 3rd Place: $35 gift card to Tri State Running Company The top 3 finishers in each age group in the Half Marathon and the 5K will receive a gift card to Tri State Running Company. Age group awards can be picked up at their Florence, KY location.

THANKSGIVING WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! Join us for the 11th Annual Gobbler Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 8:30am at Mereworth Farm in West Lexington.  Earn your Thanksgiving feast the following Thursday with a scenic Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K through beautiful bluegrass horse country. RACE FEATURES: Scenic country course through horse countryStart/Finish on Mereworth Farm (Home of New Vocations Racehorse Adoption)Finisher's medals for all 3 racesCommemorative long sleeved performance race shirtsDJ James Hummel/Freestyle EntertainmentFree Race Photos (Ruby Cline-Eaton and JA Laub Photography)A distance for everyone --- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Virtual OptionOverall & Age Group Awards for all 3 races (5-year age divisions)Berserker Brew Coffee & Hot CocoaFood, fun and fellowship for a great cause In addition to our in-person race, we are also providing a VIRTUAL OPTION for those who can't join us in person (or who are not ready for an i

The race that kicks off the spring racing season in the Bluegrass! Join us on Saturday, March 6, 2027, at 8:00AM for the 10th Annual Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler & 5K in historic Versailles, Kentucky. Our race shenanigans will start and finish at beautiful Falling Springs Recreation Center in Versailles and feature a scenic course on country roads passing through the heart of horse country. The race will benefit The Foster Care Council of Kentucky and the diaper bank program at Versailles United Methodist Church. PACKET PICKUP (3 OPTIONS) Thursday, March 4th from 4-7pm at J&H Running Company (197 Moore Drive, Lexington, KY 40503)Friday, March 5th from 3-7pm at the pavilion at Falling Springs Recreation CenterRace morning from 7:15-8:15am at the pavilion at Falling Springs Recreation Center (Race Start/Finish area) You may pick up packets for friends/family. No credentials or paperwork required. Race morning packet pickup is primarily for out of town/out of state participants. This RaceRise produced event is your PERFECT PREP RACE for Run The Bluegrass, Derby Half/Full, Flying Pig, or Horse Capital races. RACE FEATURES INCLUDE Scenic country course (All on paved roads/pathways) Commemorative performance race T-shirts Finishers' medals (All 3 race distances receive a medal) DJ James Hummel & Freestyle Entertainment Overall & Age Group Awards & Best Dressed Leprechaun Contest Free Race Photos (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton and JA Laub Photography) REFERRAL REWARDS Refer 5 friends to register using your individualized referral code and receive a $15 refund on your Lucky Leprechaun registration. VIRTUAL RUNNERS/WALKERS Can't make it to the race in person but want to support the Foster Care Council of Kentucky and Woodford Humane Society? Consider registering as a virtual runner/walker and doing your own 3.1,10, or 13.1 mile run or walk in your own town. Register by March 1st, and we'll ship your shirt, race bib, and a finisher's medal. The registration fee of $55 includes shipping. HALF MARATHON ROUTE 10 MILER ROUTE 5K ROUTE

New in 2026: The race will begin at 7:00 AM (Central Time), and the Half Marathon course time limit has been changed to 3 hours, 45 minutes. The seventh annual Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K, presented by Owensboro Health, features a flat, fast course through Owensboro’s riverfront and historic downtown. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, tackling your first 13.1, or enjoying a 5K with friends or family, you’ll experience a professionally supported race while making a difference in your community! Why We Race The Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K is a community event that brings participants of all abilities together to promote inclusion. Hosted by Wendell Foster, the race raises funds and awareness to empower people with disabilities to live full and meaningful lives. What to Expect Flat, fast, scenic courseFull and partial road closures for safetyAid stations along the routeProfessionally chip-timed racesFinisher medals for all who complete the coursePrize money f

Question:  Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP?  Answer:  YES! Like Running or Walking?  Love Donuts?  This race is for you! Join us for the annual DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k! A donut-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious donut waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! Half - Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registra

Come Run With The Horses in Lexington in our 11th Annual Horse Cap! Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026, for the 11th Annual Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon.   Run on one of the most beautiful marathon/half marathon courses in the United States, passing over 50 Central Kentucky horse farms.  You will never be out of sight of a horse farm! RACE FEATURES Scenic country course passing by 50+ Central Kentucky Horse FarmsLong sleeved performance/tech shirtsCustom finisher's medalsKentucky Horse Country inspired awardsPost Race StretchingFree Race Photos - 2 Photographers17 Hydration Stations serving water and electrolyte drink (8 stations on half)Race Pacers (Thanks ForWord Running)Convenient location to I-75/64 with 8 Hotels within 3 miles of Start/FinishVirtual option for those who can't join the race in person Our race will start at 7:30am from the Kentucky Horse Park Campground Area.  A short section (beginning and end of the race) will be on the Legacy Trail with

Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Pacers for the half marathon Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! The kid

Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family. The fun includes – Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medalChip-timing with live results and awardsFree photosFREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool offPlenty of hot fun in the summer sun! Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one! Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17! Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s da

Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Pacers for the half marathon Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to ru

HERE'S TO YEAR 12 OF THE RUGGED RED RACE!!!! Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 7:15am in Slade, Kentucky Join us as we run in one of the most spectacular trail settings in the United States and provide support to the men and women who serve on the search & rescue teams that regularly save lives in the Red River Gorge area. RACE FEATURES: Spectacular 13.1 mile looping trail course on private property in the scenic Red River GorgeCommemorative long sleeved performance shirts (Men's & Women's sizes)Custom Finisher's MedalsLively DJ playing great music to celebrate the accomplishment of all finishersOverall Top 3 M/F and Top 3 M/F in the following age groups (0-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70+)Free Race Photos (Thanks to Skyler Dickinson Photography)Complimentary hot and cold brew coffee (Thanks Berserker Brew)A complimentary West Sixth beer for all racers (21 & older)BBQ Lunch provided to all racers (Thanks Hungry