Run Morehead 5K
About this race
Run Morehead 5K Presented by The Citizens Bank
6th Annual | Friday, July 3, 2026
Downtown Morehead, Kentucky
The 6th Annual Run Morehead 5K presented by The Citizens Bank returns to downtown Morehead on Friday, July 3, 2026, bringing runners, walkers, families and the community together for an evening focused on movement and connection.
Run Morehead is a welcoming, all-ages event designed for participants of every pace and experience level. Whether you’re running for a personal best, walking with friends, or joining for the first time, this event is about showing up and being part of something local and meaningful.
Event Details
Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
Race Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Downtown Morehead, KY
Distance: 5K
Participants: Runners and walkers of all ages. Strollers and dogs on fixed length leashes are welcome too. All participants will receive a finisher medal and race shirt.
Course: Downtown route through the heart of Morehead
Race Fun: Music, food, photos and more will happen before and after the race.
Registration
Registration opens March 1, 2026
Early registration is encouraged. Participants who register by the shirt deadline will be guaranteed an official Run Morehead event shirt. Shirts will be cotton unisex, sizes available Adult XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL | Youth S, M, L.
Why Run Morehead?
- A closed scenic course through downtown
- Open to runners and walkers of all levels, virtual participation is available
- Family-friendly atmosphere with food and fun
- Free race photos, commemorative race shirt and finisher’s medal
- A growing local tradition, now in its 6th year
- Social Teams to expand your race experience
- Chip Timing by RaceRise
- We’re excited to offer more youth age groups this year, creating even more opportunities for our youngest runners to participate, compete, and be recognized.
Proceeds from Run Morehead benefit the Shop With A Cop program. A heartwarming program where our local officers take children shopping for holiday gifts.
Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in the following age groups:
0-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Packet Pickup: Day before Thursday, July 2 -5-7 p.m. at Morehead Police Department 309 W. Main St. across from Walgreens.
Day of Friday, July 3 - 4:30-5:45 p.m. at Battson-Oates Entertainment Area.
*Picking up for family/friends is encouraged with no credentials, paperwork or ID's necessary.
Pick your distance
Running
5k Run/Walk
Chip-timed 5K run/walk on paved roadway surfaces. Walkers and strollers welcomed. Awards for Top Finishers. Participants receive a commemorative race shirt and finisher's medal.
Virtual Runner/Walker
If you can't join us in person (or aren't ready for an in-person race), consider joining us as a virtual runner/walker. For a $30 donation, we'll mail your race shirt and finisher's medal, so you can complete your Run Morehead 5K on your schedule in your own hometown.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Morehead, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:15 AM and sets at 9:00 PM local time (EDT) in Morehead on July 3, 2026 — 14h 45m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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2026 results — Run Morehead 5K
5k Run/Walk · 112 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonah Stanley | 18:18 | 5:53 /mi |
| 2 | Walter Boone | 19:00 | 6:07 /mi |
| 3 | Kevin Callahan | 20:08 | 6:29 /mi |
| 4 | William OKelly | 20:31 | 6:36 /mi |
| 5 | Kevin Simpson | 21:07 | 6:48 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Morehead
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Morehead 5K Races 5 races
- Morehead Running Calendar 2026 6 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, 6 Morehead events
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