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The Lake Cumberland Half & 10K

Date
September 12, 2026
Distance
Half Marathon · 10K

From the Organizer

🏃‍♂️🏡 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.

Distances & Pricing

Half Marathon7:30 AMRegister →
10K8:30 AMRegister →

Race Location

About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.

Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.

This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.

How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is The Lake Cumberland Half & 10K?
The Lake Cumberland Half & 10K is a running event held in Somerset, KY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is The Lake Cumberland Half & 10K?
Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Somerset, KY at 808 Monticello St, Somerset, KY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for The Lake Cumberland Half & 10K?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

The Lake Cumberland Half & 10K

Sep 12, 2026

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