2026 Hillbilly Half Race Series - Run for the Kids 5K/10K/Half Marathon

  • Date Sun 19th April 2026
  • Time 7:00AM EDT
  • Location Pikeville, Kentucky
  • Price Free - $78.10
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 10km, 5km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 2026 Hillbilly Half Race Series - Run for the Kids on Sunday, April 19th, 2026! Set in the picturesque Pikeville City Park in Pikeville, Kentucky, this vibrant event features three thrilling race distances: a 5K, 10K, and a challenging Half Marathon. This year, participants will have the unique opportunity to earn a limited edition Hillbilly baby medal, celebrating the growth of the Hillbilly family.

Join in the festivities as you race through the heart of Pikeville, coinciding with Kentucky's 2nd largest festival, Hillbilly Days. The course will take you through charming streets and exhilarating trails, offering a perfect mix of pavement and scenic off-roading. Each runner will receive a stylish t-shirt or tank top, along with the coveted Hillbilly family medal—this year's design honors the newest addition, the Hillbilly baby! With a timed race, participants can choose to take it easy or sprint to the finish. Don’t forget to bring the kids along for the free fun run and enjoy a delightful 2-mile walk. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of community spirit and celebration!

Organiser's Description

HOWDY Friends! This year our Hillbilly Family has a special announcement..they are expecting a bouncing baby boy (medal) due on April 19th, 2026! Ya'll can get your very own limited edition Hillbilly boy medal by running the a 5K, 10K, or the HALF MARATHON! This will be the 3rd half marathon for the HBDRun and we are so excited! So, pick your distance and join us in beautiful downtown Pikeville at the Pikeville City Park, while you enjoy Kentucky's 2nd largest festival, Hillbilly Days.

The first half of the half (the 10K portion) will all be on pavement/sidewalks and in the downtown area of Pikeville. Those who elect to do the half marathon will get to enjoy some "off-roading" and become a true "Hillbilly", because part of this route will take you through one of our beautiful trails. There will be challenging inclines, but there is no "hiking" type of terrain. The entire hill route is a wide path and is either paved, or gravel.

Each participant will receive a t-shirt or tank top and a UNIQUE Hillbilly family member medal. The year's medal will be the 3rd in the Hillbilly Family medal series to celebrate the addition of the half marathon. Each subsequent year, the medals will be a different member of the Hillbilly family, with the first medal being the Hillbilly Momma, last year's medal was the Hillbilly Dad, and this year is their first Hillbilly baby. More details to come on the medals, so stay tuned. The race will be timed, so hit the pavement at a nice and easy pace, or run yer hiney off!

We will be offering the kids fun run (it's free) and the 2 mile walk for 2025.

Feel free to send any questions or suggestions to our FaceBook Page, Hillbilly Days Run for the Kids.

Races

  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $8.10 Fee & T-Shirt or Tank

    Sun 19th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    $78.10

    OPENS 13 JUL
  • 10k

    Incl. $4.50 Fee & T-Shirt or Tank

    Sun 19th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    $34.50

    OPENS 13 JUL
  • 5k

    Incl. $4.50 Fee & T-Shirt or Tank

    Sun 19th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    $34.50

    OPENS 13 JUL
  • 2 Mile Walk (NOT TIMED)

    Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt or Tank

    Sun 19th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    $23.95

    OPENS 13 JUL
  • Kids Fun Run (Free) NOT TIMED

    Sun 19th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS 13 JUL

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Location

178 College Street, Pikeville, 41501, KY, United States

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