Kentucky Half Marathons by Date
Browse all Kentucky half marathons in 2024 by month and by city below.
For each race, you’ll find the history of the half marathon and the course, the most recent year’s course maps, elevation profiles, runner reviews, pricing, and how to sign up. When you view a race, you might also find contact info if you’re having problems with your registration or need to contact the race directors.
We dedicated dozens of hours every month searching for races to include in the Kentucky half marathons calendar.
If you happen to see any half marathon not included, contact us at info@halfmarathons.net to submit your race.
Looking for the best Kentucky half marathons for you? Beneath the Kentucky half marathon calendar we’ve provided answers to frequently asked questions.
Upcoming 2024 Kentucky Half Marathons
March 2024
Sat Mar 16 | Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon 10M & 5k | Versailles KY |
Sat Mar 23 | Run & Walk for Children Half Marathon & 5k | Bowling Green KY |
Sat Mar 23 | Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K | Owensboro KY |
Sun Mar 24 | Whiskey Run Louisville Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Louisville KY |
April 2024
Sun Apr 7 | Hometown Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Louisville KY |
Sat Apr 13 | Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon | Lexington KY |
Fri Apr 19 | Riverboat Marathon Series – Day 5 Marathon & Half Marathon | Columbus KY |
Sun Apr 21 | Hillbilly Days Run for the Kids Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Pikeville KY |
Sat Apr 27 | Kentucky Derby Festival Mini & Marathon | Louisville KY |
May 2024
Sat May 11 | Paducah Iron Mom Half Marathon & 5k | Paducah KY |
Sat May 11 | Run the Bluegrass Half Marathon | Lexington KY |
June 2024
Sat Jun 1 & Sun Jun 2 | General Butler Trail Race | Carrollton KY |
Sat Jun 1 | Pisgah Farms and Furlongs Half Mare-athon and 10k | Versailles KY |
Sat Jun 8 | Hatfield McCoy Marathon Half Marathon & 5k | South Williamson KY |
August 2024
Sat Aug 3 | Bluegrass Reaper Challenge | Berea KY |
September 2024
Sat Sep 7 | Hometown Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Lexington KY |
Sat Sep 21 | Time Travel Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Lexington KY |
TBD Sep | Lake Cumberland Half & 10k | Somerset KY |
TBD Sep | Legion Memorial Run with Special Forces Association Half Marathon & 5k | Fort Campbell KY |
TBD Sep | The Rugged Red Half Marathon | Slade KY |
October 2024
Sat Oct 5 | Spooky Sprint Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Louisville KY |
Sun Oct 6 | Spooky Sprint Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Lexington KY |
Sun Oct 13 | Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k | Midway KY |
Sat Oct 19 | KY History Half Marathon & 5k | Frankfort KY |
TBD Oct 2024 | Run Richmond Half Marathon & 5k | Berea KY |
TBD Oct 2024 | Urban Bourbon Half Marathon | Louisville KY |
TBD Oct 2024 | Hoptown Half & 5k | Hopkinsville KY |
TBD Oct 2024 | Renfro Rock N Run Half Marathon & 5k | Mt. Vernon KY |
November 2024
Sun Nov 3 | bg26.2 Marathon Half Marathon & 6K | Bowling Green KY |
Sun Nov 10 | Honor Run Half Marathon 10K & 5K | Florence KY |
TBD Nov 2024 | Louisville Marathon Half Marathon & 10K | Louisville KY |
TBD Nov 2024 | JMF Trails Hillbilly Half | Louisville KY |
TBD Nov 2024 | Gobbler Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Lexington KY |
December 2024
Sat Dec 7 & Sun Dec 8 | Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race 100M 50M Marathon & Half Marathon | Shepherdsville KY |
2025 Kentucky Half Marathons
January 2025
TBD Jan | Frozen Nuts Trail Run Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Nancy KY |
TBD Jan | Time Travel Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Louisville KY |
Frequently Asked Questions About Kentucky Half Marathons
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 2024?
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.
What are the best month to run a Kentucky half marathon?
October is the best month to run a Kentucky half marathon.
What are the most popular cities to run Kentucky half marathons?
Lexington and Louisville are the most popular cities to run a Kentucky half marathon.