Trail Running Calendar Kentucky 2026-2027

An event with multiple distances in Hyden, KY offering a 100 mile race, a 50k and a half marathon in mid March 2026. Registration closes March 7 and route files plus pre event training runs are available.

Trail runs in Grand Rivers KY on March 14, 2026 with four distances from 23 km to 50 mile. Routes start at Lighthouse Landing and use the Canal Loop offering single track, packed dirt, hill sections, and views of both lakes.

Trail running event on March 21, 2026 at Pulaski County Park near Lake Cumberland offering 5K, 10K and half marathon courses on wooded, well-marked trails with post-run refreshments and finisher medals.

Trail races in Shepherdsville on March 28, 2026 offer 25k, 50k and 5k options across Crooked Creek sections with multiple water and aid stations. Participants receive a race shirt and finisher's medal, with a nine hour cutoff.

Two days of trail racing at Saunders Springs Nature Preserve with mountain bike endurance events on Saturday and 5K, 10K, and 25K trail runs plus a kids race on Sunday; proceeds support local trail organizations.

The Howlin' Wolfe 50k is a trail race in the scenic Red River Gorge, starting from Natural Bridge State Resort Park. It combines road, single track, and fire road terrain, passing notable natural features. This first edition is limited to a..

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.

A trail run at Ault Park in Cincinnati on April 19, 2026, featuring a rolling 3.6 mile route that passes an old railroad trestle and a pioneer road. The event offers age graded awards, prize drawings, tech shirts and a season pass.

Trail races at Mt. Airy Forest in Cincinnati on April 25, 2026 offering 5K, 10K, a half marathon and a 30K ITRA UTMB index race. Off road trails, themed medals for all finishers, and a five hour course time limit.

The Backside Trail Marathon - Louisville, KY will take place in Brownsboro Village on Sunday 26 April 2026. You can run between 21 and 42 kilometers.

Event Details The Wildcat @ General Butler is a trail running event taking place at General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton, Kentucky. It offers several distance options on a single day. Distances The available trail races are: Half..

Trail runs at Mt. Airy Forest offering one lap of 5.4 miles or two laps of 10.6 miles, plus Trekker categories that allow extra time and a recorded finish. This is a scored leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series with chip timing.

Event Overview The Kiss the Goat is a trail running event taking place at Perry County Park in Hazard, Kentucky. This will be the fourth year of the event and the second year offering both a half marathon and a 10K distance. Course Details..

Trail races at French Park in Cincinnati include 5K, 10K and a half marathon on off road trails with notable elevation gain. Events award series points and finisher medals and have a three hour course limit.

A community 5K at Freeman Lake Park on June 13, 2026 that supports families affected by Batten Disease through Gavin's Gifts. The lakeside out and back course includes a water stop and every participant receives a finisher's medal.

Trail runs at Waverly Park in Louisville from June 14 to June 28, 2026, include a 6 mile and a half marathon with in person and virtual options. Finish three series races to earn a cryptid medal and survivor shirt.

A 3.6 mile trail through French Park in Cincinnati featuring meadow and interior trails with multiple creek crossings using stepping stones, log bridges or water routes. This is the fourth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series on Father’s Day 2..

Trail runs of three and five miles through Turkey Run Park in Louisville to benefit Second Chances Wildlife Center, with a medal, a hoodie tech tee, water stop, snacks, and door prize drawings.

The Ascent Red River Gorge 5K is a 5K trail run and walk at Natural Bridge Campground in Slade, Kentucky. The hilly course runs on private property in Red River Gorge and includes commemorative shirts, awards and free race photos.

A trail race at Mount Airy Forest in Cincinnati on June 27, 2026 offering 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and a 30K run made of three 10K loops. The event includes themed medals, costume awards, and series points within the ATRS program.