Foothills Festival 5K
About this race
WELCOME BACK TO THE FOOTHILLS 5K
The Foothills Festival 5K returns on Saturday, October 17, 2026, kicking off one of Southern Kentucky’s favorite fall traditions! Join runners and walkers of all ages as we celebrate the annual Foothills Festival with a scenic 5K through the heart of historic Albany, Kentucky.
The race begins and ends on the Downtown Albany Square, with the starting horn sounding at 8:00 AM Central Time. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, competing for an age-group award, or simply enjoying a fun morning with family and friends, this event offers something for everyone.
Experience the energy of festival weekend as you run through a community known for its small-town hospitality, beautiful fall colors, and lively atmosphere. After crossing the finish line, stick around to enjoy everything the Foothills Festival has to offer, including arts and crafts vendors, delicious food, live entertainment, and activities for the entire family. The Foothills Festival has become one of the region’s signature fall events, drawing thousands of visitors to downtown Albany each October.
Make plans to lace up your running shoes, enjoy a crisp October morning, and be part of a race that has become a favorite tradition for runners across Kentucky and Tennessee.
Race Details
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM Central Time
Distance: 5K (3.1 Miles)
Location: Start & Finish at the Downtown Albany Square, Albany, Kentucky
Come for the race. Stay for the festival. Make memories that will last all year!
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5K Run/Walk
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Albany yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 6:49 AM and sets at 6:01 PM local time (CDT) in Albany on October 17, 2026 — 11h 11m of daylight.
Course
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- Albany Running Calendar 2026 2 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Albany events
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