5 running, cycling, walking, and other events in Paducah, Kentucky

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running, cycling, walking, and fun run events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• 2026 Mercy Health Iron Mom Half-Marathon, Relay & 5K [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, May 09, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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  HELP US HELP OTHERS

  This race benefits Family Service Society, the 2nd oldest nonprofit organization in Paducah, KY. We provide food, personal care items, clothing, emergency dental help, eyeglasses,...

  HELP US HELP OTHERS

  This race benefits Family Service Society, the 2nd oldest nonprofit organization in Paducah, KY. We provide food, personal care items, clothing, emergency dental help, eyeglasses, rent and utility assistance and help with prescription medications.

  PACKET PICK UP

  Join us for packet pick up on Friday, May 8th. Drop in anytime between 10am and 6pm at the Paducah Convention Center to grab your shirt and runner bag. The address for the Paducah Convention Center is 415 Park St, Paducah, KY 42001.

  RACE DAY

  Meet us at the starting line located at the intersection of 6th and Clark Street near the Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza. The address for the Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza is 301 S. 5th St, Paducah, KY 42003.

  AWARD CATEGORIES

  (Top Three) Overall Male & Female

  Overall Master Male & Female

  Top Male & Female Age Group: 1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

  Top Male, Female & Coed Relay Team

  Top 5K Male & Female

  3.1 Miles 5k 13.1 Miles Marathon Relay Run

  301 S. 5th St, Paducah, Kentucky, 42001, United States
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• Run Under The Stars™ Paducah, KY [runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Jun 07, 2026 at 8:00 PM

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  RUN UNDER THE STARS™ 10 HOUR ENDURANCE RUN

  Run as much as you like in 10 hours. OR stop when you want... Half Marathon, Marathon, First Ultra? It's your decision.

  All times are Central Daylight Time....

  RUN UNDER THE STARS™ 10 HOUR ENDURANCE RUN

  Run as much as you like in 10 hours. OR stop when you want... Half Marathon, Marathon, First Ultra? It's your decision.

  All times are Central Daylight Time.

  June 6, 2026 - Carson Park Fairgrounds, 300 N. 30th Street, Paducah, KY 42001.

  Starts at 8PM CDT. Ends at 06:00AM CDT.

  1/2 mile lighted oval consisting of a dirt track covered with finely crushed limestone. This is a horse track that is used to pull those little buggies.

  This is a night time run. Run, jog, walk, rest, stop and start as much as you'd like.

  The objective is to see how far you can go; however, you can stop at any time if you've reached your goal or if you've had enough.

  REGISTER BY MAY 19th TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT

  HIGHLIGHTS:

  CHIP TIMING SYSTEM will keep your distance recorded. We will display your distance continually at the timing tent. Check the monitor as you run by.

  No traffic, no hills, no roots, no hard running surface.

  NO HOT SUN BEATING DOWN ON YOU.

  LARGE AID STATION on the track. We have a fully stocked station, containing the normal snacks and fruit plus salty items such as pretzels and chips, soda & PB&J sandwiches are a staple. Grilled cheese sandwiches, bacon, and so much other good food to keep you going.

  Bring your own fluids containers. We try hard to not use any cups. You can leave your container at your course-side table, or if you don't have a table, at the table by the aid station (be sure to put your name on it).

  AMENITIES and AWARDS: Each runner will receive a shirt (if registered by May 19) and a custom medal. The top finishers will also receive a custom award!

  REASONS FOR RUNNING RUTS: Great training venue for practice at running at night... calibrate your nighttime nutrition needs, get used to being up all night for that upcoming 100 miler (Tunnel Hill) or 24 hour race. Perfect social running event with serious results. You can feel safe due to all the runners around you. Unlike marathons, and non-loop events, you see your friends the entire time, giving you opportunities to run or walk with some runners you'd never get to run with.

  This could possibly be the course you'll set a personal best for whatever distance you run. Knowing that your vehicle is close by, you have the confidence to keep going.

  On Site Parking, either in the huge parking lot, or right on the grass infield. No hotel needed.

  SET UP: Beginning any time after 2pm on Saturday June 6, you can set up a tent under the large shade trees in the grass infield, or alongside the course. There is plenty of room. This is a good one to bring the family to. You can stop and see them as much as you like. Encourage them to run or walk a few laps with you. They love it, and so do we. We only ask that you carry your trash out with you if at all possible.

  PACKET PICK UP: Begins at 5 pm at the race site in the white building near the grandstands. You will receive a shirt, your race bib with timing chip.

  DOGS: We love dogs, however they are NOT allowed on the course as part of the race. IF you bring your dog, you will need to keep them on a leash, and out of the way of other runners, or guests.

  We're so excited to spend the evening under the stars with you all!

  Please reach out with any questions to Micki at micki.colson@gmail.com

  P.S. - You can also register day of race at packet pick up but we cannot guarantee shirt availability.

  Run Ultra Walk

  300 N 30th St, Paducah, Kentucky, 42001, United States
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• Spokes for Strokes 2026 [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  Baptist Health Paducah will host its annual Spokes for Stroke bicycle ride on Saturday, July 11, 2026, to increase our community stroke awareness and raise funds to invest in life-saving technologies...

  Baptist Health Paducah will host its annual Spokes for Stroke bicycle ride on Saturday, July 11, 2026, to increase our community stroke awareness and raise funds to invest in life-saving technologies and expanded our stroke care services. Our goal is to keep our community healthy, while giving participants the tools they need to spot a stroke when it is first happening and to help them learn ways to prevent a stroke from occurring.

  This is a wonderful bike tour on four well-marked routes through beautiful McCracken, Marshall and Graves counties. Each route is SAG-supported with refreshments and toilet facilities at rest stops as follows: 65 miles with rolling hills (six rest stops), 35 miles (four rest stops), 20 miles with rolling hills (two rest stops) and 10 miles with a flatter terrain in McCracken County (with one stop). Our event begins and ends at Baptist Health Paducah’s Imaging Center, located near Broadway and Joe Clifton Drive, with registration beginning at 7 a.m. The ride will begin promptly at 8 a.m.

  For your safety, HELMETS ARE REQUIRED!

  Cycling

  2705 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, Kentucky, 42003, United States
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• Moonlight Ride Paducah [sharepcm.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Aug 02, 2026 at 8:00 PM

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  Saturday, August 1, 2026

  The 13th Annual Moonlight Bike Ride - Saturday, August 1st, 2026

  • 8:00 PM Festival

  • 10:00 PM Ride

  8:00 PM - Booths Open

  • "Day-of" registration begins

  • Live music begins

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  Saturday, August 1, 2026

  The 13th Annual Moonlight Bike Ride - Saturday, August 1st, 2026

  • 8:00 PM Festival

  • 10:00 PM Ride

  8:00 PM - Booths Open

  • "Day-of" registration begins

  • Live music begins

  • Free ice cream

  • Free watermelon

  • Free crafts & activities

  • Bike decoration and glow stick sales

  10:00 PM - RIDE!!!

  The 10-mile route may not be long enough to capture all the fun! Riding in the dark makes even an everyday route feel mysterious and new again. The heightened alertness created by the surrounding night sky makes riding feel more intense and can lead to an exciting adrenaline rush, even when pedaling at a leisurely pace. There's no chance of sunburn. The temperature usually cools after dark, which can improve energy and lead to surprisingly better performance. A well-illuminated bicycle at night is more eye-catching to a driver than a bicycle during the day.

  Riders pedal at their own pace along marked city streets. People of all ages, sizes, and riding abilities on all kinds of bicycles love this ride! Kids with adults are welcome. Youth groups, poker clubs, date-night couples, neighborhood groups, sports teams, out-of-towners—anyone who wants their entertainment dollars to do double duty for a good cause will find that the Moonlight Bike Ride fosters a sense of unity, closeness, and adventure.

  The ride starts and finishes at BikeWorld (809 Joe Clifton Dr). Bikes are required to have front and rear lights to legally be on the street after dark. Additional creative lighting of all kinds is encouraged. Helmets are required.

  All proceeds from this memory-making ride benefit Paducah Cooperative Ministry (PCM). PCM assists those in need of housing and/or food. PCM provided groceries to an average of more than 400 food-insecure households and 404 low-income seniors each month in 2025. Additionally, PCM provides transitional housing for women, mothers, and their children in the ministry’s Fresh Start Village and works to assist anyone in a situation of homelessness.

  Registration Information:

  • Register on this site with a credit/debit card. To pay with cash or check, pick up a paper registration at BikeWorld or PCM (402 Legion Drive, Paducah).

  • To receive a t-shirt, you must register before July 15th, 2026.

  • T-shirt price: $10

  For more information, Contact:

  270-442-0751 - BikeWorld, Bikes & Fitness

  270-442-6795 - Paducah Cooperative Ministry

  10 Miles Cycling

  Paducah, Kentucky, 42001, United States
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