KY History Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Location Frankfort, Kentucky
- Price Free - $63.85
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 9th Annual KY History Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, happening on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the scenic downtown Frankfort, Kentucky! This exciting event kicks off at 7:30 AM and celebrates the rich history of the Commonwealth through a vibrant running experience. Participants can choose from three exhilarating distances: the half marathon (13.1 miles), the 10K, or the 5K, all set against the backdrop of historic landmarks.
Join fellow runners and history enthusiasts for a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and community spirit. Enjoy commemorative dry-fit race shirts, finishers' medals for all participants, and a lively post-race celebration featuring delicious food and music by DJ James Hummel. Plus, you'll have the chance to earn awards in the half marathon for overall performance and age groups. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to support the Kentucky Historical Society Foundation while making memories that will last a lifetime! Be sure to pick up your race packets on Friday, September 19, from 3-7 PM at the Kentucky Historical Society, or arrive early on race day for convenience. Mark your calendars and get ready
Join fellow runners and history enthusiasts for a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and community spirit. Enjoy commemorative dry-fit race shirts, finishers' medals for all participants, and a lively post-race celebration featuring delicious food and music by DJ James Hummel. Plus, you'll have the chance to earn awards in the half marathon for overall performance and age groups. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to support the Kentucky Historical Society Foundation while making memories that will last a lifetime! Be sure to pick up your race packets on Friday, September 19, from 3-7 PM at the Kentucky Historical Society, or arrive early on race day for convenience. Mark your calendars and get ready
Organiser's Description
COME RUN THE "GREATEST HALF IN HISTORY!"
Join us for the 9TH ANNUAL KY HISTORY HALF, 10K AND 5K on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 at 7:30am in downtown FRANKFORT. The KY History Half is the Commonwealth's first half marathon that celebrates Kentucky's history. The KY History Half is a RaceRise & 3 Sport Endurance production benefiting the Kentucky Historical Society Foundation.
* Commemorative Performance/Dry Fit Race Shirts
* Overall (all races) & Age Group Awards (13.1 only)
* Finishers' Medals (All Races)
* Scenic courses through historic Frankfort, Kentucky
* DJ James Hummel & Free Race Photos
* Race Pacers for the Half Marathon
* Post race food, fun and fellowship
Our PACKET PICKUP is Friday, September 19, 2025 from 3-7pm at the Kentucky Historical Society (Address: 100 W Broadway St, Frankfort, KY 40601). For out-of-town participants who notify us in advance, we also have packet pickup on race morning from 6:30-7:45 a.m. at the KHS (Brown Forman Room). All local runners will be expected to pick up their packets on Friday or have it picked up by a friend.
Partial proceeds go to the Kentucky Historical Society Foundation to support the educational programming and services of the Kentucky Historical Society.
HALF MARATHON ROUTE 2023 [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/486489]
10K ROUTE MAP 2023 [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/487154]
5K ROUTE MAP 2023 [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2046660]
Join us for the 9TH ANNUAL KY HISTORY HALF, 10K AND 5K on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 at 7:30am in downtown FRANKFORT. The KY History Half is the Commonwealth's first half marathon that celebrates Kentucky's history. The KY History Half is a RaceRise & 3 Sport Endurance production benefiting the Kentucky Historical Society Foundation.
* Commemorative Performance/Dry Fit Race Shirts
* Overall (all races) & Age Group Awards (13.1 only)
* Finishers' Medals (All Races)
* Scenic courses through historic Frankfort, Kentucky
* DJ James Hummel & Free Race Photos
* Race Pacers for the Half Marathon
* Post race food, fun and fellowship
Our PACKET PICKUP is Friday, September 19, 2025 from 3-7pm at the Kentucky Historical Society (Address: 100 W Broadway St, Frankfort, KY 40601). For out-of-town participants who notify us in advance, we also have packet pickup on race morning from 6:30-7:45 a.m. at the KHS (Brown Forman Room). All local runners will be expected to pick up their packets on Friday or have it picked up by a friend.
Partial proceeds go to the Kentucky Historical Society Foundation to support the educational programming and services of the Kentucky Historical Society.
HALF MARATHON ROUTE 2023 [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/486489]
10K ROUTE MAP 2023 [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/487154]
5K ROUTE MAP 2023 [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2046660]
Races
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KY History Half Marathon
Incl. $3.85 Fee & Performance/Tech T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025
$63.85
9th Annual KY History Half Marathon. Chip-timed with Kentucky History inspired Overall & Age Group Awards. Technical T-shirts and finishers' medals. Pace limit is 16 minutes/mile (3 hour 30 minute time limit to finish) -
KY History 10K
Incl. $3.75 Fee & Performance/Tech T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025
$38.75
Chip-timed competitive 10K race open to runners and walkers. Overall awards, finishers' medals, and technical T-shirts for all registrants while they last. -
KY History 5K
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Performance/Tech T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025
$31.25
Chip-timed competitive 5K race open to runners and walkers. Overall awards, finishers' medals, and technical t-shirts. Strollers and dogs on fixed length leashes welcomed. -
KY History VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKER
Incl. $3.75 Fee & Performance/Tech T-Shirt
$53.75
CLOSEDAn opportunity to support the Kentucky Historical Society from afar by running/walking in your own hometown as a "Virtual Runner/Walker." Sign up here, and we'll mail you a race T-shirt, medal, and race bib to support the race. -
Race Volunteer
Performance/Tech T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025
Free
CLOSEDWe are in need of 15-20 volunteers to work a 5 hour shift on race day. If you sign up, we'll email you closer to the race with further details, duties, etc. Thanks for supporting the Kentucky Historical Society Foundation through your volunteer work.
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