
The Lake Cumberland Half & 10K is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Somerset, KY, with entry fees from $55 to $75.
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.
Room Block Information- 2026
Call: 606.679.0090
When you call ask for the Habitat for Humanity Half & 10K room block.
Hotel Room Block: The discounted Lake Cumberland Half Marathon & 10K hotel room block has now closed. Participants may still contact the hotel directly to check current room availability and rates.
🏅 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
The guaranteed shirt deadline has passed. Limited shirt sizes may be available while supplies last. All registered participants will receive a finisher medal.
⚠️ 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.
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 9/12
High
88°
Low
65°
Conditions
Chance rain showers
Chance of Rain
31%
Wind
1 to 6 mph
Host City
City Elevation
984 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 63 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 96 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Sep 12, 2026