Trail Running calendar near Velpen 2026-2027

Louisville Lovin' the Hills invites trail lovers to Fairdale KY on February 7, 2026 with 50K, 15 mile and 6 mile options across scenic single track forest trails. Enjoy pre race pasta, wooden medals, post race soup and a friendly race vibe.

Join the Indiana Trail Running Association for a relaxed winter trail run and social in Yellowwood State Forest near Nashville, IN. Choose a roughly 6.5 to 7 miles lakeshore loop or shorter options, then warm up by the fire with soup, sandw..

Run scenic singletrack and rolling hills at Owen Putnam State Forest on March 21, 2026, with distances from 10K to 50 miles. This cupless event requires you to carry hydration and includes swag, medals and age awards.

A trail event at Hawthorn Park offering a 5 mile run, 4 mile walk and 1 mile fun run, with marked trails, volunteer support, awards and a post-race breakfast taco bar. Preregistration is required by April 12 for a shirt.

Bourbon Country offers 25k, 50k and trail 5k on March 28 in Shepherdsville Kentucky, set on 1,000 acres of rolling, hilly terrain. Pick a challenging loop or a shorter trail test and finish with a race shirt and medal.

Race The Trails returns April 4, 2026 in Newburgh Indiana for its 10th year supporting local trails and parks. Run the 5K or bring the kids for fun races and help fund trail building and park improvements.

Trail races at Paynetown State Recreation Area feature single lap 15K and 5K courses through Pate Hollow and Hoosier National Forest with hilly, mixed surfaces and standard DNR gate fees may apply.

Tackle the rugged Knobstone 50, a point to point 50 mile trail run through steep, Appalachian style hills and forested vistas. Pacers are welcome and organizers offer shuttle service plus a recycled performance finisher hat for all finisher..

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.

An overnight team relay at Otter Creek Park (Brandenburg, KY) where teams of two or four rotate through three loops of 3, 5, and 9 miles, with on-site camping, an aid station at the hub, evening music, and night running.

Run the Backside Trail Marathon and Half in Louisville on April 26, 2026, on gently rolling single track through Seneca and Cherokee Parks. Finishers get medals and a rewarding wooded trail experience.

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.

Trail run at Brown County State Park on May 30, 2026 offering 5K and 15K courses with long climbs, singletrack sections, and GPX maps available.

A 10k trail race at Griffin Bike Park in Terre Haute on August 1, 2026. The two lap course circles Stryker Lake with rolling hills and generally stable footing; finishers earn bonus series points based on placement.

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.

Tackle the rugged Knobstone Trail at the Sorta Mountain Stage Race in Borden, IN with distances from a 5 Miler to a challenging 50K. Enjoy aid stations, a unique 50K finisher medal, and support SAM'S Foundation.

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.

Enjoy scenic 5K and 10K trail runs or walk and hike options at Deam Lake in Borden Indiana on October 3, 2026. Expect rolling climbs, creek crossings, multi use trails and reusable cupless aid stations for a sustainable race.

An annual trail running festival at Yellowwood State Forest on October 17, 2026, with distances from 8 miles to 50k including a 2-4 person 50k relay, festival camping, course maps and GPX files, aid station support, and post-race awards.

Join the Legends Spooky Trail Race in Owensboro on October 25, 2026 for a scenic, spirited 6 km through Rudy Mines on the Ben Hawes Trail. Two 3 km loops over rolling hills, rooty singletrack and a final climb make this an autumn trail chal..