2026 Breathitt County Honey Run 2026 — Jackson, KY

Date
September 7, 2026
Location
Jackson, KY
Venue
1484 Lakeside Drive
Start Time
8:30 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $35.00
Events
5K, 10K, 2M, Kid Fun Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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The 2026 Breathitt County Honey Run offers running and walking events across three distances: 1 mile, 2 miles, and 6.2 miles. Taking place on September 7th in Jackson, Kentucky, the race starts at 8:30 AM from Lakeside Drive. Entry fees range from free to $35, making it accessible to athletes with different budgets. Whether you're looking for a short warm-up, a moderate mid-distance effort, or a 10K-length challenge, this event accommodates multiple fitness levels. The early morning start time allows participants to complete their race before the heat builds, giving you flexibility for the rest of your day. With three distance options available, it's easy to customize your race experience or bring along training partners at different levels.

From the Race Organizer
Wrap up the annual Breathitt County Honey Festival by coming out to participate in the 2026 Honey Run, presented by the Breathitt County Cooperative Extension Office and Juniper Health! There will be a Kids Fun Run before the start of the race, and then you can join us for a 2-mile walk or 5k/10k run in the beautiful Lakeside neighborhood, by Panbowl Lake. We hope you’ll join us! Race routes are currently being determined due to HWY 15 road construction. We will post updates here as soon as we have more information. All Kids Fun Run participants will receive a small prize. There will not be age category winners. The course will be shorter and fun for ages 12 and under! The 10k, 5k and 2 mile walk will place 1st, 2nd and 3rd, Male and Female, in the below age groups: 14 & Under 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75+ For 2026, $10 of the registration fee will go towards the track/cross country teams of our local youth!

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 2026 Breathitt County Honey Run 2026 — Jackson, KY?

2026 Breathitt County Honey Run 2026 — Jackson, KY takes place on September 7, 2026. The race is held in Jackson, Kentucky.

Where is 2026 Breathitt County Honey Run 2026 — Jackson, KY held?

2026 Breathitt County Honey Run 2026 — Jackson, KY is held at 1484 Lakeside Drive in Jackson, Kentucky.

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