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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April 17, 2026
1-100 runners
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- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
January 18, 2026
1-100 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119371"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
March 28, 2026
500-1000 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119392"]
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
April 11, 2026
500-1000 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119391"]
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
April 19, 2026
1-100 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119382"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
April 25, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119372"]
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
November 9, 2025
1-100 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119367"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
September 20, 2025
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119390"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 19, 2024
1-100 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119369"]
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 6, 2024
1-100 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119363"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
September 23, 2023
1-100 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119385"]
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
May 31, 2025
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119386"]
- 10K, Half Marathon, Road
November 23, 2024
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119364"]
- Half Marathon, Trail
October 3, 2026
1-100 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119368"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
March 8, 2025
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119375"]
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
March 24, 2024
100-500 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="119376"]
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
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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?
