Trail Running calendar near Velpen 2026-2027

A two-lap 10 km trail run around Stryker Lake at Griffin Bike Park on August 1, 2026, with rolling hills and up to 10 bonus series points.

A charity 5K and virtual 5K at River Front Park in Brandenburg supporting an 11 year old boy with a serious brain injury; proceeds will help cover medical and out of pocket treatment expenses.

An obstacle and trail running event at Diamond Lake Resort in Owensboro, Kentucky, featuring 5K and 10K options, 28 obstacles, and youth races for ages 4 to 13. Proceeds benefit MentorKids Kentucky.

Participate in a 5K or 10K trail and ruck run in Velpen to honor veterans and emergency personnel. Enjoy a professionally timed race at Cool Springs that supports local community safety and veteran awareness.

Trail runs in Iroquois Park with 7 mile and 4 mile options as part of the Kentucky Cryptid Series. Complete three of four races in-person or virtually to earn a Cryptid Series survivor medal and shirt.

A 12 hour trail event at Saunder Springs Nature Preserve in Radcliff, Kentucky, offering solo, two person, and four person team options on a loop course that mixes technical and runnable trail with waterfalls and creekside sections.

Experience a unique trail race through the historic Blackacre Nature Preserve featuring wooded paths and farm animal sightings. Choose between 4 or 8 mile distances and enjoy post race ice cream at the historic homestead.

Trail races on the Knobstone Trail with 5 mile, 13.1 mile, 18 mile and a new 50K on Sept 13 2026, raising funds for Suicide Awareness Mission.

Community 5K and walk on the Karst Park Greenway Trail with a free 1-mile kids' fun run, chip timing, awards, t-shirts for early registrants, and proceeds supporting future Ellettsville events.

Trail ultras at O'Bannon Woods State Park in Corydon, Indiana offering 50 mile, 50 mile relay, 50K and 25K over technical singletrack, ridgelines and creek crossings.

Honest Abe Trail Run at Lincoln State Park offers marathon, 14K and 5K courses on trails and roads with aid stations, drop bag support for marathoners, tiered entry fees, and no participant cap.

A running event in Iroquois Park with an approximately 7.5 mile Lookout course and a 3.4 mile Short Loop option. Finishers receive medals and shirts are available by preorder with limited race day sales.

Trail running and walk/hike options on the Deam Lake Loop in Borden, Indiana, with 5K and 10K courses, cupless aid stations using reusable cups, optional shirts, and wooden finisher medals.

Trail runs at Jefferson Memorial Forest with an 8-mile route and a 5-mile option, cupless hydration, on-course water for the 8 miler, restroom facilities, awards for overall male and female, and a virtual option.

Experience a scenic trail run through the hills of Kentucky at the historic Bill Monroe Homeplace. This event features 5K, 10K, and 25K distances accompanied by live bluegrass music and on site camping.

A community 5K run and walk at the Warrick Humane Society with timed and untimed options, awards, pet bandanas and donation rewards.

A 5K trail run on wooded, hilly camp trails in Bedford, Indiana on 10/10/2026; proceeds fund scholarships to send children to camp. All finishers receive a medal and top male and female receive awards.

Trail running festival at Yellowwood State Forest on Oct 17, 2026, featuring 8M, half, marathon, 50K and a 2–4 person 50K relay with camping and course GPX files.

A community trail event at Fowler Pumpkin Patch featuring a 5K trail run and 1 mile and 1.5 mile family runs, with proceeds supporting early childhood scholarships and food security programs.

On October 24, 2026, the New Hope Wesleyan Ultra Trail Run offers four trail distances at O'Bannon Woods State Park, featuring single-track forest trails, rocky sections, notable elevation changes, aid stations, timing, and awards for top f..