Rankings · updated September 15, 2026

Best 5Ks in Louisville, KY

Ranked by composite score from public signals — no pay-to-play, ever. How scoring works →

Composite /100 · FLD field · HST history · CRD credentials · CHR character

  1. 1 BowmanFest 5K on Runway presented by IPA Louisville, KY Oct 2026 USATF 50.9/100
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Also listed, not yet ranked

6 races we list but haven't measured enough of to score. By date. What we measure →

  1. Brain Aneurysm Foundation 5K - Louisville Louisville, KY Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. Bourbon & Beyond 5K Louisville, KY Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. Bluegrass Pug Run 5K Louisville, KY Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. Copperfield Caregiver 5k Louisville, KY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. 2026 Northeast Family YMCA Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Brought to you by Publix Louisville, KY Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Louisville, KY Louisville, KY Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data

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