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: Houseboat Capital of the World Bridge in Bronston
• Route: Cross over beautiful Lake Cumberland and run through Burnside and Ferguson
• Finish: Somerset Community College in Somerset
• 10K Start: Jacksboro Street in Ferguson

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 starting at Bronston, KY – Hwy 90 Bridge at 7:30 AM
• 10K: Starting on Jacksboro St., Ferguson at 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 or race morning from 6:00 AM – 6:50 AM
• Note: 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 so you can lock in your stay.

Awards &: Swag

• Top 3 Overall: Male &: Female
• Age Groups: 10 &: under, 11–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+
• Half Marathon: Performance race shirt and a 5” finisher medal
• 10K: Race shirt and a 4” finisher medal (Shirts and medals guaranteed through registration deadline. Limited extras available while supplies last.)

Race Day Guidelines

• Parking: ONLY at Somerset Community College
• Transportation: Provided to both race starts
• Dogs: No dogs or animals allowed on the course
• Time Limit: Half Marathon 3 hours 30 minutes, Final cutoff for both races: 11:00 AM

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 details, visit The Lake Cumberland Half & 10K.