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5k Runs Found In Kentucky in May

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5k Runs in Kentucky in May 2026

Find A Race is the US's favourite event listings site. Check out our list of May 2026 5k Runs in Kentucky below.

Race Calendar: 5k Runs Found In May

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The Wildcat @ General Butler

Carrollton, Kentucky
Sat 02 May 26
$43.40 - $69.90
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Run For Hope 5K

Lexington, Kentucky
Sun 17 May 26
Free - $23.25
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John’s Run/Walk Shop’s FREE Community 5Ks

Lexington, Kentucky
Sat 12 Jul 25 - Sat 12 Dec 26
Free

Kentucky Derby Festival Race Weekend

Louisville, Kentucky
Fri 24 Apr 26 - Mon 25 May 26
$49.40 - $350.25

Roses, Ribbons & Racing

Henderson, Kentucky
Sat 02 May 26
$16.90 - $27.50

Horsing Around

Henderson, Kentucky
Sat 02 May 26
$16.90 - $27.50

The Wildcat @ General Butler

Carrollton, Kentucky
Sat 02 May 26
$43.40 - $69.90

Light the Night 5K: Superhero Walk/Run Hardin County Edition

Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Fri 08 May 26
$38.10

Luau 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Richmond, KY (19)

Richmond, Kentucky
Sat 09 May 26
$33.80 - $70.90

Mount Washington Spring Festival 5K (May 9, 2026)

Mt Washington, Kentucky
Sat 09 May 26
$22.20

2026 Mercy Health Iron Mom Half-Marathon, Relay & 5K

Paducah, Kentucky
Sat 09 May 26
$39.12 - $65.86

P.A.C.E. Races for Youth Athletic Scholarships

Smiths Grove, Kentucky
Sat 09 May 26
$15.00 - $75.00

Grey Matters 5K/10K/Virtual Race

Whitesburg, Kentucky
Sat 09 May 26 - Sat 16 May 26
$34.50

Throo the Zoo 5K

Louisville, Kentucky
Sat 09 May 26 - Fri 15 May 26
$27.50 - $32.80

Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (19)

Bowling Green, Kentucky
Sat 09 May 26
$33.80 - $70.90

Lunch Lady Hustle 5K Run/Walk

Lexington, Kentucky
Sat 09 May 26
Free - $33.25

Wanda Casey Mother's Day 3K

Frankfort, Kentucky
Sun 10 May 26
Free - $33.25

Candace’s Cause 5K

Louisville, Kentucky
Sat 16 May 26
Free - $27.50

I'm A Dam Runner 5K

Campbellsville, Kentucky
Sat 16 May 26
$27.50

K-9 YOUBE 5k Run/Walk

Ludlow, Kentucky
Sat 16 May 26
$43.75

Run The Bluegrass

Lexington, Kentucky
Sat 16 May 26
$27.50 - $91.10

Run For Hope 5K

Lexington, Kentucky
Sun 17 May 26
Free - $23.25

Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
Sun 17 May 26
$20.83 - $64.40

Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bowling Green, KY (21)

Bowling Green, Kentucky
Sat 23 May 26
$33.80 - $70.90

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Madisonville, KY (22)

Madisonville, Kentucky
Sat 30 May 26
$33.80 - $70.90

Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck

Louisville, Kentucky
Sat 30 May 26
Free - $32.80

21st Annual FEAT 5K Walk/Run for Autism

Louisville, Kentucky
Sat 30 May 26
$37.40

Pisgah Farms & Furlongs Half Mare-athon, 10K and 5K

Versailles, Kentucky
Sat 30 May 26
Free - $105.19

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Danville, KY (22)

Danville, Kentucky
Sat 30 May 26
$33.80 - $70.90

Fairview Baptist 5K Run For Missions

Mount Vernon, Kentucky
Sat 02 May 26
Free - $22.20

Sutton Derby Day 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Owensboro, Kentucky
Sat 02 May 26
$16.90 - $27.50

Owensboro YMCA BBQ 5K

Owensboro, Kentucky
Sat 09 May 26
$38.65
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