At a Glance:

• Date: 20 Sep, 2025 12AM

• Location: Kentucky Historical Society, 100 West Broadway Street, Frankfort, KY, 40601, US

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Details:

Come run 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.

• Commemorative Performance/Dry Fit Race Shirts
• Overall (all races) & Age Group Awards (13.1 only)
• Finishers' Medals (All Races)
• Scenic courses through historic Frankfort, Kentucky
• DJ James Hummel & Free Race Photos
• Race Pacers for the Half Marathon
• Post race food, fun and fellowship

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.

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

HALF MARATHON ROUTE 2023

10K ROUTE MAP 2023

5K ROUTE MAP 2023

Events:

KY History Half Marathon

• Distance: 13.1 Miles
• Start: 9/20/2025 07:30
• Sign up window: 20 Aug, 2024 12AM - 20 Sep, 2025 7:30 AM
• Price: $49.00
• Free Performance/Tech T-Shirt
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KY History 10K

• Distance: 6.2 Miles
• Start: 9/20/2025 07:30
• Sign up window: 20 Aug, 2024 12AM - 20 Sep, 2025 7:30 AM
• Price: $32.00
• Free Performance/Tech T-Shirt
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KY History 5K

• Distance: 3.1 Miles
• Start: 9/20/2025 07:45
• Sign up window: 20 Aug, 2024 12AM - 20 Sep, 2025 7:45 AM
• Price: $28.00
• Free Performance/Tech T-Shirt
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KY History VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKER

• Distance: 3.1 Miles
• Start: 9/20/2025 00:00
• Sign up window: 20 Aug, 2024 9AM - 19 Sep, 2024 11:59 PM
• Price: $50.00
• Free Performance/Tech T-Shirt
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Race Volunteer

• Start: 9/20/2025 06:00
• Sign up window: 20 Aug, 2024 9AM - 19 Sep, 2024 11:59 PM
• Price: $0.00
• Free Performance/Tech T-Shirt
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Race details and prices subject to change at the race organizers’ discretion.