Trail Running calendar near Velpen 2025-2026

Run through hardwood forest and around John Barr Lake at the Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race in Shepherdsville Kentucky. Distances range from a 5K to a 100 mile ultra with looped courses, support access and heated facilities.

Take on Jackson County Ultras in Brownstown Indiana with 10 mile, 50k, 100k and team 100k relay on scenic forest laps past lakes and ridgetop views. Camp facilities, aid stations, and a 100k finisher belt buckle await.

Run a scenic 5K through Camp Crooked Creek’s rolling hills and hardwood forest by John Barr Lake at the Crooked Creek 5K Trail Challenge on Dec 6 and 7, 2025 in Shepherdsville, KY. Enjoy natural trails, a custom finisher medal, and friendly..

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..

Tackle scenic singletrack along Otter Creek in Brandenburg, KY on Dec 20, 2025, with marathon, 16 mile and 8 mile options. Rolling hills, creekside trails, hot food and carved wooden medals make this a cozy winter trail challenge.

Run single track forest trails in Fairdale near Louisville on Feb 7, 2026 with 50K, 15 mile, and 6 mile options. Finish with soup and a wooden medal, and enjoy a packet pickup pasta dinner the night before.

OPSF5050 in Owen Putnam State Forest near Poland IN offers 50 mile, 50K, 14 mile and 10K trail races. Enjoy mostly singletrack, rolling hills and technical terrain on a scenic lollipop loop and remember this cupless event requires carrying..

Join Race The Trails on April 4, 2026 in Newburgh, IN for scenic trail runs including Warrick County's first half marathon, a 5K and kids races. Celebrate new trails at Friedman Park while supporting local park improvements.

Knobstone 50 on April 11, 2026 is a point to point 50 mile trail race through rugged southern Indiana with roughly 10,000 feet of climbing along the Knobstone Trail. Registration closes April 3 and pacers are allowed for the 50 mile field.

Enjoy singletrack trail runs and mountain bike endurance races at Saunders Springs Nature Preserve with solo, duo and team classes plus kids races. Proceeds benefit local trail stewardship and KyMBA programs, so you can race and give back.

Join the Backside Trail Marathon in Louisville's Cherokee and Seneca Parks on April 26, 2026, with marathon or half on scenic single track. Medals for all finishers and a Double Down award for back to back weekend runners.

Run rugged Brown County trails at Dances with Dirt Gnaw Bone on May 16, 2026, featuring steep ridges, technical singletrack and big elevation changes. Distances 5K to 50M plus relay, finisher medal, awards and post race barbecue.

Join the 6th Annual Honor and Remember Run at Cool Springs in Velpen IN to salute veterans, first responders and 9/11 heroes. Choose 5K, 10K trail with a Ruck option or virtual entry and enjoy awards, refreshments and timed results.

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.