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Big Bad Wolf 5k & 1 Mile Lil' Piggy Run

Big Bad Wolf 5k & 1 Mile Lil' Piggy Run

Paducah, Kentucky, United States
Sep 26, 2026
Running

About this race

Since 1995, this 5K Run and Fitness Walk has been a part of Paducah’s Barbecue on the River weekend. This race is regionally renowned for its legendary pig trophies, great t-shirts, and a flat course that you can run or walk your personal best time. This years race brings back the popular corporate team challenge, where the team with the highest average pace gets the coveted traveling trophy, and bragging rights for the year. Don’t forget to bring the kids for the 1 mile youth run! This is a professionally timed event.

  • Shirts will be guaranteed for those registered by 9/9. 

The race course for the 5K and the 1 mile youth run begins in downtown Paducah at the Paducah Bank main branch, located at 555 Jefferson Street.

Join fellow runners on September 26, 2026 for the Big Bad Wolf 5k & 1 Mile Lil' Piggy Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Paducah.

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Running

5K Run/Fitness Walk

Sep 26, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Open

5K Run/Fitness Walk (No Shirt Option)

Sep 26, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$25.00
Open

1 Mile Youth Run

Sep 26, 2026 1.6K 9:15 AM
$15.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 7-year monthly averages for September in Paducah.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 17.5° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 28.2°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 17.5° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 31.2°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
11.7
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
0.6mm

About Paducah

Big Bad Wolf 5k & 1 Mile Lil' Piggy Run takes place in Paducah, Kentucky, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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