Running

2026 Breathitt County Honey Run

Date
September 7, 2026
Distance
5K · 10K · 2M & more
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From the 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! 

Events

5K8:30 AMRegister →
10K8:30 AMRegister →
2M8:30 AMRegister →
Kid Fun Run8:30 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

82°

Typical Low

59°

Based on US Climate Normals data from Quicksand, 5 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:09 AMSunset 7:55 PMDaylight 12h 46m

Host City

About Jackson, KY

Elevation

1,210 ft

Nearest Airport

HTS

Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field · 73 mi

Major Hub

TYS

McGhee Tyson Airport · 122 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Race
2026 Breathitt County Honey Run
Date
September 7, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the 2026 Breathitt County Honey Run?
2026 Breathitt County Honey Run is a running race held in Jackson, Kentucky on September 7, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the 2026 Breathitt County Honey Run?
Monday, September 7, 2026 in Jackson, Kentucky at 1484 Lakeside Drive, Jackson, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the 2026 Breathitt County Honey Run?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

2026 Breathitt County Honey Run

Sep 7, 2026

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