You can run Kentucky half-marathon events in Bowling Green, Frankfort, Hopkinsville, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Midway, Nashville, Paducah, Pikeville, Shepherdsville, Somerset, and Versailles.
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Filter Kentucky Half Marathons
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Filter Kentucky Half Marathons
Race Size
Difficulty
Scenery
Type
Perfect For
Distances
September 12, 2026
1-100 runners
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- 10K, Half Marathon, Road
September 20, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="151060"]
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
November 22, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119387"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
December 5, 2026
1-100 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119362"]
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
February 13, 2027
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="152556"]
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
May 23, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="151044"]
- 10K, Half Marathon
October 24, 2026
1-100 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119384"]
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
November 1, 2026
500-1000 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119379"]
- 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
August 29, 2026
1-100 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119366"]
- 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
October 17, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119378"]
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
October 17, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119373"]
- Half Marathon, Road
March 27, 2026
1-100 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119383"]
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 11, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119389"]
- Half Marathon, Road
November 1, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119388"]
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
November 15, 2026
500-1000 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="151069"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
May 16, 2026
1-100 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119380"]
- Half Marathon, Road
May 9, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119377"]
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 3, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="151064"]
- Half Marathon, Trail
May 16, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119374"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
August 22, 2026
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="151051"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
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Running in Kentucky
FAQ
What are the most popular Kentucky half marathons?
The most popular Kentucky half marathon is the Urban Bourbon Half Marathon with 2,205 finishers in 2023. Followed by the Kentucky Derby Mini-Marathon with 1,073 finishers.
What are the best Kentucky half marathons for beginners in 2026?
When it comes to the best Kentucky half marathons for beginners we recommend:
The Urban Bourbon Half Marathon: Because of its large running community (and crowds) as well as its electric finish line atmosphere.
The Kentucky Derby Mini-Marathon: For its course running through the historic Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby.
Hatfield McCoy Half Marathon: Despite it’s tough course is often ranked one of the Most Fun Races, Must Have Medals, and Best Medals by many reviewers.
Which Kentucky cities have half marathons?
