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KY History Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

KY History Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Race Date

Nov 3, 2025

Location

Frankfort, KY

Standout75

The Experience

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 ShirtsOverall (all races) & Age Group Awards (13.1 only)Finishers' Medals (All Races)Scenic courses through historic Frankfort, KentuckyDJ James Hummel & Free Race PhotosRace Pacers for the Half MarathonPost 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

Logistics

Race Day

Monday, November 3, 2025

Start Time

7:30 AM

Giveaway

Performance/Tech T-Shirt

Start Location

Kentucky Historical Society, Frankfort, KY, 40601

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

6.2 Miles3.1 Miles

Course Map

Quality Score

Standout75
Methodology
Heritage18/20

9 years running

Size12/15

~246 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty20/20

24% returning runners

Course & details5/15

2 timing sources

National draw6/10

runners from 12 states

Front-pack speed1/5

winner 1:27:27

Weather8/10

typical high 62°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

44°

Afternoon (High)

62°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.0"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

69%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 1,780 finishers actually crossed the line across 9 years.

Most recent

2023

Total finishers

1,780

Median time

1:59:41

Latest turnout

127

States

32

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:05p50 median ≈ 2:103:45

Turnout by year

20152023

'15'16'17'18'19'21'22'23
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