Trail Running Calendar Kentucky 2025-2026

The Survive the Night Relays, held at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY, is a unique overnight running and triathlon event supporting cancer patient care. Scheduled for July 18-19, 2025, it offers multiple race formats including a triathlon relay, marathon relays for teams of various sizes, and ultra-di..

The Distillery Dash Cross Country 2.5k/5k/10k is a cross-country running event held at Masterson Station Park in Lexington, Kentucky. It offers three race distances: 2.5k, 5k, and 10k, with the 2.5k and 5k open to walkers and a pace cutoff for the 10k. This race is the first in the 2025 Central Kent..

The Red Fox Trail Run 10K takes place at French Shelter Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, featuring a challenging off-road course with 331 feet of elevation gain. The race consists of two loops of a 5K trail route winding through wooded areas, meadows, and alongside a fossil-rich creek. This event is part o..

The Blackacre Barnstormer is a trail running event held at Blackacre Nature Preserve in Louisville, Kentucky. Scheduled for August 24, 2025, it features two race distances: a 4-mile and an 8-mile course. The scenic route starts near the historic Tyler Homestead and barn, winding through fields and t..

The Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K is an annual running event held at Talon Winery in Lexington, Kentucky. Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K cross-country race through the scenic winery grounds. Each runner receives a race shirt and a Cabernet Canter wine glass, with a complimentary..

The MuuvWell Hot Rod 24 Hour Ultra is an endurance running event held at the Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Participants run as many laps as possible on a 0.31-mile loop around the stadium concourse over 24 hours. The event features multiple race options, including..

The Heartland Harvest Festival 5K is a scenic autumn running event held at Elizabethtown Nature Park in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, this light trail 5K race offers a welcoming atmosphere for both seasoned runners and newcomers. Participants can enjoy the natural beauty..

The Raven 10K is an annual trail running event held at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary near Lexington, Kentucky. The race covers a 10K (6.2 miles) course through a scenic 734-acre nature sanctuary featuring meadows, woodlands, streams, and historic sites. The event offers both an in-person race with a li..

The General Butler Trail Race, held at General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton, Kentucky, offers a variety of trail running events including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique 6 Hours of Power endurance challenge. The courses start and finish at the park's Recreation Center, fe..

The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon is an annual trail running event held in Slade, Kentucky, at the scenic Red River Gorge. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025, the race features a challenging 13.1-mile loop on private trails, offering runners a unique and rugged outdoor experience. Participant..

The Run The Ridge Trail Race, held in Beaver Dam, Kentucky, offers 5K, 10K, and 25K trail running events along scenic dirt roads and overlooks once traveled by bluegrass legend Bill Monroe and his Uncle Pen. The challenging course features steep inclines and declines as runners ascend and descend th..

The LBL Bridge to Bridge Trail Run is a scenic 22-kilometer trail race held in Hardin, Kentucky, crossing the Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake bridges. The course begins on the Canton side of the Lake Barkley Bridge, follows a paved path along Highway 80, then transitions onto the Central Hardwoods Sc..

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 crushed gravel out-and-back route named after a historic rail..

The Stone Steps 50K and 27K Trail Run are ultra marathon events held annually in Mt. Airy Forest, Cincinnati, Ohio, one of the largest urban parks in the U.S. The 50K race features a challenging loop course with over 10,700 feet of elevation change, combining a 5+ mile loop run four times and a 3+ m..

The Black Gold 24hr and 12hr Endurance Challenge is a timed ultrarunning event held at Belfry High School in Belfry, Kentucky. Participants run or walk a flat, 1-mile loop course around the school track and parking lot, completing as many laps as possible within 12 or 24 hours. The course features s..

The Run Empowered Series, held in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a dynamic running event series organized by Empower Ultras. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including 10K, 15 miles, marathons, and ultra-distance events like 48-hour and backyard ultras. The series encourages runners t..

The Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race takes place at Camp Crooked Creek within the Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, set in scenic Bourbon Country. The event features a challenging 12.7-mile loop with over 2,300 feet of elevation gain per lap through 1,000 acres of hardwoo..

The All Things Race P4v13 is a running event held in Corbin, Kentucky, at 578 Singing Hills Road. Scheduled for December 6, 2025, it features a 5K road run/walk, a 10K trail race, and a Kids Fun Run. The race honors the legacy of Greg Deaton, a beloved pastor and camp director, and supports the Laur..

The Crooked Creek 5K Trail Challenge is a unique running event held at the Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Taking place over two days in early December 2025, this 5K trail race offers participants a chance to experience a challenging course winding through over 1,000..

The Warbird 100 is an ultramarathon event held in Hyden, Kentucky, featuring a challenging 100-mile race along with a 50k and a half marathon. The event offers a unique atmosphere where participants in the shorter distances can witness the final stages of the 100-mile runners, creating an inspiring..