The Lake Cumberland Half & 10K

Run the Lake. Build a Home. Change a Life.

You want to be part of something meaningful… but it’s not always clear how to make a real impact.

That’s where we come in.

The Lake Cumberland Half & 10K gives you the chance to challenge yourself and help build safe, affordable housing right here in Pulaski County.

The Journey

The Lake Cumberland Half is a 13.1-mile point-to-point race benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Pulaski County, Kentucky.

• Start Location: Houseboat Capital of the World Bridge in Bronston
• Route: Cross over beautiful Lake Cumberland: run through Burnside and Ferguson
• Finish Line: Somerset at Somerset Community College
• 10K Route: Begins on Jacksboro Street in Ferguson, following the half marathon route to the same finish line

Every mile you run helps build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.

Race Details

• Race Day: Saturday, September 12, 2026
• Half Marathon: 13.1 miles - Start Line: Bronston, KY – Hwy 90 Bridge - Start Time: 7:30 AM
• 10K: Start Line: Jacksboro St., Ferguson - Start Time: 8:30 AM
• Finish Line: Somerset Community College, 808 Monticello St, Somerset, KY

Parking available at SCC (Meece Lot). Transportation provided to both start lines.

Packet Pickup

• Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
• Location: Somerset Community College
• Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Race Morning Pickup: 6:00 AM – 6:50 AM

No registration, parking, or packet pickup at either start line.

Stay Close to the Finish

Want to make race day easier? We’ve got you covered.

Discounted accommodations will be available at the Courtyard Marriott located right next to Somerset Community College, just steps from the finish line. The room block typically opens closer to race day, and we’ll send an email with booking details as soon as it becomes available.

• Room Block Information- 2026: Call: 606.679.0090
• Ask for: Habitat for Humanity Half & 10K room block
• Note: The discounted Lake Cumberland Half Marathon & 10K hotel room block has now closed. Participants may still contact the hotel directly to check current room availability and rates.

Awards & Swag

• Overall Awards: Top 3 Overall Male & Female
• Age Group Awards: Top 3 in Age Groups: 10 & under, 11–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+
• Half Marathon Swag: Performance race shirt and a 5” finisher medal
• 10K Swag: Race shirt and a 4” finisher medal

Update: There’s still time to join us! The guaranteed shirt deadline has passed, but limited sizes may still be available while supplies last. Finisher medals are guaranteed for the first 105 Half Marathon and first 95 10K registrants.

Race Day Guidelines

• Parking: ONLY at Somerset Community College
• Transportation: Provided to both race starts
• Animals: No dogs or animals allowed on the course
• Course Status: This is NOT a closed course. Be mindful of traffic

Half Marathon time limit: 3 hours 30 minutes. Final cutoff for both races: 11:00 AM. A sweeper vehicle will follow the course. If needed, transportation will be provided back to the finish.

Course Support

To keep the event safe and traffic flowing, there will be rolling cutoffs at aid stations:

• Aid Station 1: (~2.5 mi): 8:10 AM
• Aid Station 2: (~5.3 mi): 8:55 AM
• Aid Station 3: (~8.1 mi): 9:40 AM
• Aid Station 4: (~9.8 mi): 10:07 AM
• Aid Station 5: (~11.6 mi): 10:36 AM

Weather Policy

This is a rain-or-shine event. In the event of lightning, the race may be delayed or canceled for safety. All registrations are non-refundable.

Why It Matters

It takes a huge team of volunteers, first responders, and community partners to make this race happen. But more importantly… it takes people like you.

When you sign up, you’re not just running a race: you’re helping a family build a place to call home.

Your Next Step

Sign up. Show up. Make an impact.

Because every step you take helps build something that lasts far beyond the finish line.

For More Information

Visit the race website: The Lake Cumberland Half & 10K Race.