Lexington and Louisville are the most popular cities to run a Kentucky half marathon.
Kentucky Half Marathon Calendar
Browse all Kentucky Half Marathons in 2024-2025 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.
We dedicate 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 [email protected] to submit your race.
Filter Kentucky Half Marathons
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Filter Kentucky Half Marathons
Race Size
Difficulty
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Type
Perfect For
Distances
March 8, 2025
100-500 runners
Versailles, Kentucky
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
March 22, 2025
500-1000 runners
Owensboro, Kentucky
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
March 23, 2025
1-100 runners
Bowling Green, Kentucky
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
April 12, 2025
500-1000 runners
Lexington, Kentucky
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
April 20, 2025
1-100 runners
Columbus, Kentucky
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
April 26, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Louisville, Kentucky
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
April 27, 2025
1-100 runners
Pikeville, Kentucky
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
May 10, 2025
100-500 runners
Paducah, Kentucky
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
May 25, 2025
100-500 runners
Louisville, Kentucky
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
May 31, 2025
100-500 runners
Versailles, Kentucky
- 10K, Half Marathon, Road
September 20, 2025
100-500 runners
Frankfort, Kentucky
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
September 21, 2025
1-100 runners
Lexington, Kentucky
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 5, 2025
1-100 runners
Louisville, Kentucky
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 18, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Louisville, Kentucky
- Half Marathon, Road
October 18, 2025
100-500 runners
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
October 25, 2025
1-100 runners
Nashville, Kentucky
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
November 2, 2025
100-500 runners
Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
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 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?
