Trail Running Calendar Kentucky 2026-2027

A team event on May 16, 2026 featuring a two-hour *10K* course across a 575-acre Versailles farm with 18 checkpoints including mountain biking, ziplining, archery and canoeing. Teams compete in male, female and mixed divisions.

A 6.1 mile trail race in the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area limited to 100 runners, featuring sandstone bluffs, waterfalls and a single stocked aid station at mile 3.4.

Experience the ridges and meadows of Mt. Airy Forest in this multi distance trail race. Choose between 5.4 or 10.6 miles with early start options for those needing extra time on the scenic counter clockwise loop.

Experience a technical trail race in eastern Kentucky featuring a 10K or a Half Marathon. Navigate wooded terrain with significant elevation gains and fast descents at the scenic Perry County Park in Hazard.

A trail running event in Fairdale, KY on May 23, 2026 featuring single track forest routes and distances of 50K, 15 miles, and 6 miles. The race uses campground start and finish facilities and includes packet pickup, a pasta dinner, and woo..

A trail race at French Shelter Park in Cincinnati offering 5K, 10K and a 13.1 mile half marathon on meadow and woodland trails with notable elevation gain and finisher medals.

Experience the natural beauty of Green River Lake State Park with several trail distances ranging from a kids run to a half marathon. Join this off road event in Campbellsville for a day of technical climbs and scenic park trails.

A night time 10 hour endurance run at Carson Park Fairgrounds in Paducah where runners complete laps on a lighted half mile oval. Chip timing, a large aid station, on site parking, and a kids run are part of the event.

Big Turtle Trail Runs returns to Morehead, Kentucky on June 6, 2026 with two trail races, a 50K and a 10 Miler. Registration runs March 1 to April 30 with fees of $75 and $35.

Trail runs at Waverly Park offering a 6-mile and a 13.1-mile option, with on-site packet pick-up, awards by gender category, in-person and virtual entries, and a cupless policy for hydration.

Run a scenic lakeside out and back 5K at Freeman Lake Park to support families affected by Batten Disease. Every participant receives a finisher medal for completing this meaningful community event in Elizabethtown.

A June 20 nature run at Loretto Motherhouse offering 5K, 10K and a virtual 5K. The course goes through woodlands, lakes and grassy trails, walkers are welcome and proceeds support the Loretto Community.

Experience a 3.6 mile trail run at French Park featuring meadows and multiple creek crossings. This fourth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series offers age graded awards and random door prizes in a picturesque Cincinnati park.

Trail event at Turkey Run Park offering timed 5 mile race with awards and a timed 3 mile fun run; proceeds benefit Second Chances Wildlife Center with a single track wooded course and a midway water stop.

Hilly trail races in Red River Gorge offering a 5K and a new 10K on private property. Events start and finish at Natural Bridge Campground and include commemorative shirts, medals, on course water and free race photos.

Experience a weekend of outdoor sports at McDougal Lake with trail runs and mountain bike races ranging from 4 to 32 miles. Compete for podium spots or enjoy the party lap at this multi discipline trail festival.

A 30K trail race at Mount Airy Forest in Cincinnati made of three 10K loops. Finishers receive a t-shirt and medal; the race counts toward the Alpine Trail Race Series and awards series points.

Trail run at Rudy Mines in Owensboro offering a 10K and a 1-mile kids run; all finishers receive medals and top three men and women in the main race earn awards.

A 31-mile road endurance run from downtown Elizabethtown to the Brandenburg waterfront in Meade County. Entry is limited to 50 runners, qualifications are verified, and each runner must have a crew vehicle and wear a safety reflective vest.

Nighttime running relays and ultra options at Kroger Field in Lexington on July 18 to 19, 2026, supporting cancer patient care. Team and solo formats include marathon relays, double marathons and a 12 hour ultra.