
Race Date
May 9, 2026
Location
Paducah, KY
HELP US HELP OTHERS
This race benefits Family Service Society, the 2nd oldest nonprofit organization in Paducah, KY. We provide food, personal care items, clothing, emergency dental help, eyeglasses, rent and utility assistance and help with prescription medications.
PACKET PICK UP
Join us for packet pick up on Friday, May 8th. Drop in anytime between 10am and 6pm at the Paducah Convention Center to grab your shirt and runner bag. The address for the Paducah Convention Center is 415 Park St, Paducah, KY 42001.
RACE DAY
Meet us at the starting line located at the intersection of 6th and Clark Street near the Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza. The address for the Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza is 301 S. 5th St, Paducah, KY 42003.
AWARD CATEGORIES
(Top Three) Overall Male & Female Overall Master Male & Female Top Male & Female Age Group: 1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Top Male, Female & Coed Relay Team Top 5K Male & Female
Race Day
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
301 S. 5th St, Paducah, KY, 42001
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+0.07 m
Separation
1.1%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
KY22005DJR · Expires 2032 · Legion Memorial Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Median Finish
2:07:51
9:46/mi
Winning Time
1:12:30
5:32/mi
Finishers (2025)
331
States Represented
14 / 50
Gender Split
FASTER 25%
1:51:48
MEDIAN
2:07:51
SLOWER 25%
2:29:04
Start (Low)
58°
Afternoon (High)
76°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
Can't make it to Paducah? Discover other experiences that match your running style.
Search All RacesJoin our community of 350K+ half marathon runners. Get notified about new races, registration opens, and early bird pricing across all 50 states.