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2026 River Rat Run (3K)

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Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

calendar_today 14 May, 2026

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About the Event

Get Ready for the 2026 River Rat Run 3K!
Mark your calendars for May 14, 2026 — we’re returning to River View Park for an evening of fitness, fun, and community! The race kicks off at 6:00 p.m.

This year will NOT be a color run — but don’t worry… we have some other fun plans in store for everyone!

The River Rat Run 3K offers a great experience for runners and walkers of all levels while showcasing the beautiful riverfront scenery of Frankfort. In past years, nearly 300 participants have joined us for this exciting event — and 2026 is shaping up to be even bigger and better!

🎉 Event Highlights:
📍 Location: River View Park
🕕 Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
👟 3K Course for Runners & Walkers
👕 Official River Rat Run 2026 T-Shirt

📝 Registration Details:
Early Bird Discount Deadline: March 5, 2026
T-Shirt Deadline: Register by April 1, 2026 to receive your commemorative River Rat Run 2026 t-shirt.

Races Offered

2026 River Rat Run

May 14, 2026

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Distance — 1.8 Miles

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$20.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Frankfort.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 13.1° / 23.6°

wb_sunny 11.8° / 22.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.3 /

water_drop 74.2%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 13.1° / 23.6°

wb_sunny 11.8° / 22.9°

air 10.3 km/h

water_drop 74.2%

About Frankfort

Learn more about the host city, Frankfort.

Frankfort is the capital of Kentucky. Downtown Frankfort is characterized by charismatic, old-fashioned, antebellum style buildings holding shops, cafes, restaurants and museums. A small city of about 25,000 residents, it is in the Bluegrass Region about 50 miles from the state's largest city of Louisville and 25 miles from Lexington.