Trail Running calendar near Brandenburg 2025-2026

Camp Crooked Creek hosts a winter trail festival in December with a scenic start by John Barr Lake and a challenging 12.7 mile loop across rolling hardwood hills. Distances from 5K to 100 mile and heated facilities make it race friendly.

Run a scenic multi distance trail weekend at PYOCA Camp in Brownstown, IN with 100K, 50K, 10 mile and relay options, plus on site lodging and meals. The 100K is a Western States qualifier and pacers are welcome.

Run two back to back 5K trail races at Camp Crooked Creek in Shepherdsville KY, set over rolling hills, woods and along John Barr Lake. Enjoy a closed course, custom finisher medal, and a festive race village for a weekend of trail fun.

Run the Waverly Winter Warrior at Waverly Park in Louisville on December 14, choosing a 6.5 mile trail loop or a half marathon. Part of the Winter Warrior Series, the event rewards every finisher and offers bundle discounts for multiple rac..

Run Otter Creek singletrack in Brandenburg, KY on Dec 20 with marathon, 16 and 8 mile trail runs along a creek with rolling hills and pine needles underfoot. Expect carved wooden medals, a chili cook off and a team marathon.

Start 2026 strong at Ephram White Park in Bowling Green with 5K, 10K, and half marathon options on a scenic gravel course. Register on RunSignup to secure a spot and enjoy finisher medals, gear and costume fun.

Shelby Trails in Simpsonville KY on January 17, 2026 showcases scenic trails through pastures, rows of cedars and wooded creek bottoms. Choose a 4 mile loop or tackle two laps for an 8 mile challenge on mixed grass, dirt and single track.

Louisville Lovin' the Hills in Fairdale, KY on February 7, 2026 offers 50K, 15 Miler and 6 Miler options on scenic single track forest trails. Enjoy pasta at packet pickup, a wooden finisher medal and post race soup with fellow trail runner..

Hit the trails in Newburgh on April 4, 2026 for the ninth annual Race The Trails featuring Warrick County's first half marathon along Friedman Park and Scales Lake. Options include a 5K and kids races so the whole family can join the fun.

Tackle the Knobstone 50, a rugged 50 mile ultramarathon through southern Indiana's forested Knobstone Trail with roughly 10,000 feet of climbing. Enjoy scenic single track, shuttle service, and a recycled performance hat for all starters.

Hit the 99% singletrack at Saunders Springs for a day of trail running and mountain biking on scenic preserve trails. With distances and team formats for all ages, plus kids races, the event benefits local trail groups.

Scenic single track awaits at the Backside Trail Marathon and Half in Louisville's Seneca and Cherokee Parks. The marathon is two loops on gently rolling trails, so wear trail shoes and expect slower times than on roads.

Hit the trails at General Butler State Resort Park for The Wildcat, with 5K, 10K, half marathon, 20K relay and a 6 Hours of Power. Enjoy lake and river overlook views, custom swag and fully supported aid stations.

Join Gavin's Gallop, a scenic 5K at Freeman Lake Park in Elizabethtown that follows a lakeside out and back trail with a water stop at the turnaround. All finishers earn a medal and proceeds support Gavin’s Gifts for families affected by Ba..

Tackle scenic, hilly trails at Muscatatuck County Park with 15K and 5K options along a river valley. Come for the race and stay for festival camping, mountain bike events and guided kayak trips for a weekend of outdoor fun.

Honor veterans, first responders and those lost on 9/11 at the 6th Annual Honor and Remember Run on Aug 8, 2026 at Cool Springs. Pick a 5K, a 10K trail or ruck with honor workouts, or race virtually while supporting police departments.

Run scenic loops at Lincoln State Park with marathon, 14K or 5K options through woods and gravel. Aid stations, marathon drop bags and eco friendly finisher mementos make this a welcoming trail event.