Trail Running calendar near Lincoln City 2025-2026

We have found 13 Trailruns within 80 miles of Lincoln City. See below where and when you can find the races.

Run the Waverly Winter Warrior at Waverly Park in Louisville on December 14, choosing a 6.5 mile trail loop or a half marathon. Part of the Winter Warrior Series, the event rewards every finisher and offers bundle discounts for multiple rac..

Run Otter Creek singletrack in Brandenburg, KY on Dec 20 with marathon, 16 and 8 mile trail runs along a creek with rolling hills and pine needles underfoot. Expect carved wooden medals, a chili cook off and a team marathon.

January 2026

Celebrate the new year with the First Day Trail Run and Walk at Monroe Lake, an untimed, non competitive trail event. Choose from three scenic distances, enjoy hot soup and a warming fire, and support Monroe Lake programs.

February 2026

Louisville Lovin' the Hills in Fairdale, KY on February 7, 2026 offers 50K, 15 Miler and 6 Miler options on scenic single track forest trails. Enjoy pasta at packet pickup, a wooden finisher medal and post race soup with fellow trail runner..

April 2026

Hit the trails in Newburgh on April 4, 2026 for the ninth annual Race The Trails featuring Warrick County's first half marathon along Friedman Park and Scales Lake. Options include a 5K and kids races so the whole family can join the fun.

Hit the Pate Hollow trails at Paynetown State Recreation Area on April 4, 2026 for a scenic, hilly trail run offering a 15K single lap and a shorter 5K. Challenging terrain and forest views make this a perfect early season test.

Tackle the Knobstone 50, a rugged 50 mile ultramarathon through southern Indiana's forested Knobstone Trail with roughly 10,000 feet of climbing. Enjoy scenic single track, shuttle service, and a recycled performance hat for all starters.

Hit the 99% singletrack at Saunders Springs for a day of trail running and mountain biking on scenic preserve trails. With distances and team formats for all ages, plus kids races, the event benefits local trail groups.

Scenic single track awaits at the Backside Trail Marathon and Half in Louisville's Seneca and Cherokee Parks. The marathon is two loops on gently rolling trails, so wear trail shoes and expect slower times than on roads.

June 2026

Join Gavin's Gallop, a scenic 5K at Freeman Lake Park in Elizabethtown that follows a lakeside out and back trail with a water stop at the turnaround. All finishers earn a medal and proceeds support Gavin’s Gifts for families affected by Ba..

August 2026

Honor veterans, first responders and those lost on 9/11 at the 6th Annual Honor and Remember Run on Aug 8, 2026 at Cool Springs. Pick a 5K, a 10K trail or ruck with honor workouts, or race virtually while supporting police departments.

September 2026

Run scenic loops at Lincoln State Park with marathon, 14K or 5K options through woods and gravel. Aid stations, marathon drop bags and eco friendly finisher mementos make this a welcoming trail event.

October 2026

Join the Monster Dash in Bloomington for a fun 1 mile or 5K along the Karst Greenway Trail, where costumes, dogs and strollers are welcome. Enjoy free race photos and support the Auxiliary to the Boys and Girls Club.