Trail Running Calendar Kentucky 2025-2026

Run The Ridge Trail Race in Beaver Dam, Kentucky offers three trail distances: 5K, 10K, and 25K. The course climbs high in the hills and winds along dirt roads and ridge overlooks, with steep ascents and descents to reach the ridge top and..

The Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 4K is a unique trail running event held in Gravel Switch, Kentucky, within the scenic Forkland Community. This challenging 4-kilometer course features a steep quarter-mile uphill start, followed by open m..

Mini Barnyard Ultra at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds and Park in Glencoe, Kentucky, is Ridge Runners Racing's event with the Little Rooster Run. The ultra uses a 2.083-mile loop raced on a last-runner-standing format: runners complete a l..

Event The LBL Bridge to Bridge Trail Run takes place on October 18, 2025 in Hardin, KY (42048). The event is offered in multiple formats: 22K Trail Run - Individual 22K Trail Run - 2 Person Relay 22K Trail Run - 3 Person Relay Registratio..

The Running Pumpkin is a nonprofit-supported 5K race held in Lexington, Kentucky, along the Coldstream Park/Legacy Trail. Hosted by Gleaning Housing, the inaugural event invites runners and walkers to don pumpkin-themed attire or bring a pu..

The Mammoth Cave 50K/25K is a trail running event held in Mammoth Cave National Park, Park City, Kentucky. Scheduled for October 25, 2025, it features two distances: a 50K and a 25K. The race takes place on the scenic Bike & Hike Trail, a c..

Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k, a Halloween-themed race, is held Saturday, October 25, 2025 at French Shelter Park in Cincinnati, OH. The course offers a 5K route and a 10K route (two loops of 5K). The event blends spooky atmosphere with running,..

Stone Steps 50K and 27K Trail Run is Cincinnati's longest running ultra-marathon, held in Mt. Airy Forest just outside downtown. The event offers a 50K and a 27K loop on single-track trails through 1,469.9 acres of forest, featuring lush ev..

Tackle the Black Gold 24 hour or 12 hour endurance challenge at Belfry High School, a one mile loop around campus with full support, food and sleeping options. Earn a finisher medal, with a buckle for 100 miles and relay and rucksack divisi..

Turkey Trails- Cincinnati is held at Sawyer Point Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. The annual Thanksgiving-themed race offers multiple distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, a Kids Dash, plus a Volunteer then Run the option and a Virtual Race. The event emph..

Santa Trail 5K at Dugas Community Park in Scottsville, Kentucky, offers a festive 5K on the Dumont Hill trail system. The main event is a 5K trail run/walk, with an accessible loop for walkers, runners, and those pushing strollers or rolls...

Southern Lights Stroll 5K is a festive evening event at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. The lineup includes a 5K chip-timed Run and an untimed 5K Stroll, open to participants aged 7 and up. A newly redesigned route guides wa..

Take on the JMF Trails Hillbilly Half, a rugged and scenic trail half marathon through Jefferson Memorial Forest in Louisville on November 22, 2025. Expect tough climbs, friendly aid stations, and unforgettable forest views.

Pilgrimage in the Park is a Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk at Pulaski Park in Nancy, Kentucky. The event offers a 5K Run/Walk and a Fun Run/Walk on scenic new trails, featuring views of Lake Cumberland. The 3.1-mile course is suitable for run..

The Run Empowered Series will take place in Cincinnati on Monday 1 December 2025.

Crooked Creek 5K Trail Challenge takes place at the Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. The 5K is offered as two events during the weekend, as part of Camp Crooked Creek’s famed trail system.Runners wind through..

Christmas at the Camp: event overview Christmas at the Camp (All Things Race P4v13) is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Laurel Lake Baptist Camp, 578 Singing Hills Road, Corbin, KY 40701. The event honors the memory and legacy o..

Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race unfolds at Camp Crooked Creek in the Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation near Shepherdsville, Kentucky, in Bourbon Country. The centerpiece is a demanding 12.7-mile loop with about 2,300 feet of elevation gain,..

Waverly Winter Warrior in Louisville, Kentucky, on December 14, 2025, invites runners to a trail-focused challenge at 4800 Waverly Park Rd. The event offers two distances: a 6.5-mile loop and a half marathon, run on the scenic Waverly Park..

Otter Creek trail run in Brandenburg KY on December 20 features singletrack along the creek and rolling hills. Marathon, 16 and 8 miles, stocked aid stations, carved wooden medals and a chili cook off add warmth to a winter trail day.