Photo: Stephen Craven · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
BG26.2 and Half Marathon
Bowling Green, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km6 km
City RunPublic Park+2
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Running races in Kentucky
17 verified events (0 confirmed dates) and 68 races in Kentucky with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events170 confirmed dates
Competitions68Races & courses
Distances1.6 - 50 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+1,300 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Stephen Craven · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Honor Run Half Marathon
Burlington, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunPublic Park
Photo: DS Pugh · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Pie Gobbler de Danville
Danville, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km15 km10 km5 km+1
City RunPublic Park
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Pie Gobbler de Bowling Green
Bowling Green, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km15 km10 km5 km+1
City RunPublic Park+1
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier
Marathon Derby Festival
Louisville, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
City RunCharity Run+2
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Course Ninja du Parc Sandy Lee Watkins
Henderson, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km15 km10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Course Ninja du parc Whitehall
Richmond, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21 km15 km10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
Photo: DS Pugh · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Course Ninja au parc Ephram White
Bowling Green, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km15 km10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadPublic Park+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | BG26.2 and Half Marathon | Bowling Green, Kentucky, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km6 km |
| Date to be announced | Honor Run Half Marathon | Burlington, Kentucky, US | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Pie Gobbler de Danville | Danville, Kentucky, US | Road Running | 21.1 km15 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Pie Gobbler de Bowling Green | Bowling Green, Kentucky, US | Road Running | 21.1 km15 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Marathon Derby Festival | Louisville, Kentucky, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Course Ninja du Parc Sandy Lee Watkins | Henderson, Kentucky, US | Road Running | 21.1 km15 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Course Ninja du parc Whitehall | Richmond, Kentucky, US | Trail Running | 21 km15 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Course Ninja au parc Ephram White | Bowling Green, Kentucky, US | Road Running | 21.1 km15 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Louisville Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k | Louisville, Kentucky, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | The Gobbler Half Marathon, 10K & 5K | Lexington, Kentucky, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Lexington | Lexington, Kentucky, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Mammoth Cave | Park City, Kentucky, US | Trail Running | 50 km25 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Kentucky (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 17 public events and 68 individual races, including 0 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Bowling Green, Burlington, Danville, and Louisville. Notable events in the selection include BG26.2 and Half Marathon, Honor Run Half Marathon, and Pie Gobbler de Danville.
Race distances span from 1.6 km to 50 km, reaching up to +1,300 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Kentucky includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Kentucky?
RunningCompass currently lists 17 verified events with 68 individual races in Kentucky. A total of 0 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include BG26.2 and Half Marathon, Honor Run Half Marathon, and Pie Gobbler de Danville.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Kentucky?
Events in Kentucky focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 1.6 km entry-level races up to 50 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Bowling Green, Burlington, Danville, and Louisville.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Kentucky?
The most selective courses in Kentucky climb up to +1,300 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Kentucky?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.