Trail Running calendar near Carrollton 2025-2026

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.

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..

Join the Indiana Trail Running Association for a relaxed winter trail run and social in Yellowwood State Forest near Nashville, IN. Choose a roughly 6.5 to 7 miles lakeshore loop or shorter options, then warm up by the fire with soup, sandw..

Run the Scout Run on March 21, 2026 in Lebanon, Ohio, with an in person or virtual 5K on scenic trail loops. Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 186, the event supports local projects and offers shirts and medals for early registrants.

Run or walk the Valley Vineyards Wine Run 5k through scenic vineyard trails and a bike path on March 28, 2026 at Valley Vineyards Winery & Brewery. Finishers get race swag, a wine stopper medal and a post run wine pour.

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.

Enjoy 3.6 miles of winding trails at Ault Park, with a railroad trestle and a stretch of pioneer road providing a scenic, historic backdrop. Chip timing, refreshments, and a friendly vibe make this series stop a great spring outing.

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.

Run rugged Brown County trails at Dances with Dirt Gnaw Bone on May 16, 2026, featuring steep ridges, technical singletrack and big elevation changes. Distances 5K to 50M plus relay, finisher medal, awards and post race barbecue.

Take on the Mad Maple 50K at Hueston Woods for a scenic, challenging multi loop race through College Corner, Ohio. Ten 5K loops with strict 50 minute lap windows, aid stations, a custom finisher medal and post race pizza.

Explore Hueston Woods on May 16 and 17 for a weekend of trail running hosted by the Wolf Pack, with distances from 5K to a challenging half marathon plus 6 hour and relay options. Enjoy scenic single track, medals, timed results, and friend..

Take on the Mt. Airy Ridge Run in Mt. Airy Forest, Cincinnati on Sunday, May 17, 2026, as part of the Dirt Days Trail Series. Choose a 5.4 or 10.6 mile loop through scenic trails, meadows and ridgelines, with on site pickup and Altra shoe p..

Hit the trails at Brown County State Park for the DINO Trail Run, with 5K and 15K routes over scenic, hilly mountain bike trails. Expect tough climbs, a fast downhill finish, and a free kids race for the whole family.

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..

Celebrate Father's Day at French Park with the Dirt Days Trail Series. Run a spirited 3.6 mile course of meadows, creek crossings and log bridges with chip timing, prizes and a festive postrace vibe.

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.

Hit the wooded Backpack Trail at East Fork State Park for the Dirt Days Trail Series stop in Bethel, Ohio on July 26, 2026. Choose 5.6 or 10.8 mile courses with Trekker options for an early start, friendly timing, and post race awards and d..