The Lake Cumberland Half & 10K

🏃‍♂️🏡 Run the Lake. Build a Home. Change a Life. You want to be part of something meaningful… but it’s not always clear how to make a real impact. That’s where we come in. The Lake Cumberland Half & 10K gives you the chance to challenge yourself and help build safe, affordable housing right here in Pulaski County.   🌉 The Journey The Lake Cumberland Half is a 13.1-mile point-to-point race benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Pulaski County, Kentucky. You’ll start on the Houseboat Capital of the World Bridge in Bronston… cross over beautiful Lake Cumberland… run through Burnside and Ferguson… …and finish strong in Somerset at Somerset Community College. The 10K begins on Jacksboro Street in Ferguson and follows the half marathon route all the way to the same finish line. Every mile you run helps build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.   📅 Race Details Race Day: Saturday, September 12, 2026 Half Marathon (13.1 miles) Start Line: Bronston, KY – Hwy 90 Bridge Start Time: 7:30 AM 10K Start Line: Jacksboro St., Ferguson Start Time: 8:30 AM Finish Line (Both Races): Somerset Community College 808 Monticello St, Somerset, KY Parking available at SCC (Meece Lot) Transportation provided to both start lines   🎽 Packet Pickup Friday, September 11, 2026 Somerset Community College 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM OR race morning from 6:00 AM – 6:50 AM ⚠️ No registration, parking, or packet pickup at either start line.   🏨 Stay Close to the Finish Want to make race day easier? We’ve got you covered. Discounted accommodations will be available at the Courtyard Marriott located right next to Somerset Community College, just steps from the finish line. The room block typically opens closer to race day, and we’ll send an email with booking details as soon as it becomes available so you can lock in your stay.   🏅 Awards & Swag Top 3 Overall Male & Female Top 3 in Age Groups: 10 & under, 11–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+ Half Marathon participants receive a performance race shirt and a 5” finisher medal 10K participants receive a race shirt and a 4” finisher medal (Shirts and medals guaranteed through registration deadline. Limited extras available while supplies last.)   ⚠️ Race Day Guidelines • Parking ONLY at Somerset Community College • NO parking at either start line • Transportation provided to both race starts Half Marathon buses: approx. 6:30 AM – 7:00 AM 10K buses: approx. 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM • No dogs or animals allowed on the course • This is NOT a closed course. Be mindful of traffic • Headphones/earbuds are discouraged for safety • Half Marathon time limit: 3 hours 30 minutes • Final cutoff for both races: 11:00 AM A sweeper vehicle will follow the course. If needed, transportation will be provided back to the finish.   🚧 Course Support To keep the event safe and traffic flowing, there will be rolling cutoffs at aid stations: Aid Station 1 (~2.5 mi): 8:10 AM Aid Station 2 (~5.3 mi): 8:55 AM Aid Station 3 (~8.1 mi): 9:40 AM Aid Station 4 (~9.8 mi): 10:07 AM Aid Station 5 (~11.6 mi): 10:36 AM   🌧️ Weather Policy This is a rain-or-shine event. In the event of lightning, the race may be delayed or canceled for safety. All registrations are non-refundable.   ❤️ Why It Matters It takes a huge team of volunteers, first responders, and community partners to make this race happen. But more importantly… It takes people like you. When you sign up, you’re not just running a race you’re helping a family build a place to call home.   👉 Your Next Step Sign up. Show up. Make an impact. Because every step you take helps build something that lasts far beyond the finish line.