Races in Kentucky

As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 71 upcoming races in Kentucky from October 2026 to March 2027. The next is SCRAF - TB Makeover Team - KY bound! on October 7 in Lexington. Registration is open for 60.

Sources: UltraSignup, RunSignUp, UTMB, race organizers and race websites

Little Rooster Run
1 aid

in 10 days

Little Rooster Run

Glencoe, KY335 ft gain
5K
Open until Oct 16from $20

Race calendar

October 2026

57 races
  1. Run for JOY

    Columbia, KY
    5K
    Open until Oct 10from $20
  2. The 743

    West Liberty, KY
    14 mi
    Closed

November 2026

10 races

December 2026

2 races

February 2027

1 race

March 2027

1 race

Quick answers

What is the next race in Kentucky?

SCRAF - TB Makeover Team - KY bound!, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in Lexington.

How many races in Kentucky have open registration?

60 of the 71 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including Faith & Blue 5K, KSU & Crystal Blossom Inc. Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run and Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 5K.

How many of the races in Kentucky are ultramarathons?

8 of the 71 are ultramarathons (longer than a marathon, or a backyard, timed or 200+ mile format). The other 63 are shorter races.

What is the busiest month for races in Kentucky?

October 2026, with 57 of the 71. November 2026 follows with 10.

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