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Thunder Run (KK) Wait Times

Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Thunder Run (KK) at Kentucky Kingdom, built on 5,050 measured readings.

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Best time to ride Thunder Run (KK)

On a typical Monday, Thunder Run (KK) runs about 1 min at rope drop, peaks near 6 min around 2 PM, and eases to 0 min by close. Across the week, Friday is the worst day (about 10 min at its midday peak) and Tuesday the calmest (about 1 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.

Averaging 3 min, this is the #9 longest line of 29 tracked rides at Kentucky Kingdom (park average 4 min). The longest is Lightning Run (KK) at 22 min.

Typical Thunder Run (KK) wait by day

Day	Rope Drop	Midday Peak	Late Night
Sunday	0 min	10 min 3 PM	0 min
Monday	1 min	6 min 2 PM	0 min
Tuesday	0 min	1 min 2 PM	0 min
Wednesday	0 min	6 min 4 PM	0 min
Thursday	0 min	7 min 4 PM	0 min
Friday · busiest	0 min	10 min 4 PM	4 min
Saturday	2 min	9 min 6 PM	4 min

Thunder Run (KK) average wait by month

3 to 4 min monthly range

Month	Avg Wait	Readings
July 2026	4 min	4,206
August 2026	2.8 min	2,549

Thunder Run (KK) wait time FAQ

▾When is Thunder Run (KK) shortest?

Thunder Run (KK) is shortest at rope drop (about 1 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 0 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 6 min around 2 PM.

▾Which day is Thunder Run (KK) busiest?

Friday runs the longest lines, peaking around 10 min midday, while Tuesday is the calmest at about 1 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.

▾What is the wait for Thunder Run (KK) right now?

Thunder Run (KK) isn't reporting a live wait right now. The park may be closed. This page updates automatically when lines go live.

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