KY History Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

🏃‍♂️ The Greatest Half in History!

Join us for the 9th Annual KY History Half, 10K and 5K on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 7:30am in downtown Frankfort. The KY History Half is the Commonwealth's first half marathon that celebrates Kentucky's history. The KY History Half is a RaceRise &: 3 Sport Endurance production benefiting the Kentucky Historical Society Foundation.

🎽 Race Features

• Commemorative Shirts: Performance/Dry Fit Race Shirts
• Awards: Overall (all races) & Age Group Awards (13.1 only)
• Medals: Finishers' Medals (All Races)
• Scenic Routes: Scenic courses through historic Frankfort, Kentucky

🎉 Event Entertainment

• Music: DJ James Hummel & Free Race Photos
• Pacing: Race Pacers for the Half Marathon
• Food: Post race food, fun and fellowship

📅 Packet Pickup

Our PACKET PICKUP is Friday, September 19, 2025 from 3-7pm at the Kentucky Historical Society (Address: 100 W Broadway St, Frankfort, KY 40601). For out-of-town participants who notify us in advance, we also have packet pickup on race morning from 6:30-7:45 a.m. at the KHS (Brown Forman Room). All local runners will be expected to pick up their packets on Friday or have it picked up by a friend.

💖 Supporting History

Partial proceeds go to the Kentucky Historical Society Foundation to support the educational programming and services of the Kentucky Historical Society.

🗺️ Race Routes

• HALF MARATHON ROUTE 2023
• 10K ROUTE MAP 2023
• 5K ROUTE MAP 2023

For more information about the race, visit official race page.