Trail Running calendar near Elizabethtown 2026-2027

A charity 5K and virtual 5K at River Front Park in Brandenburg supporting an 11 year old boy with a serious brain injury; proceeds will help cover medical and out of pocket treatment expenses.

An obstacle and trail running event at Diamond Lake Resort in Owensboro, Kentucky, featuring 5K and 10K options, 28 obstacles, and youth races for ages 4 to 13. Proceeds benefit MentorKids Kentucky.

A two-day trail running and mountain bike weekend at McDougal Lake in Hodgenville, KY, featuring distances from 4 to 32 miles, junior and e-bike divisions, looped courses, and a Double Down multi-event option.

Trail runs in Iroquois Park with 7 mile and 4 mile options as part of the Kentucky Cryptid Series. Complete three of four races in-person or virtually to earn a Cryptid Series survivor medal and shirt.

An evening of trail races at Pulaski County Park in Nancy, Kentucky, offering distances from 5K up to a 36K stage race, plus relay and combined-entry options. Registration windows and fees are listed for several events.

A 12 hour trail event at Saunder Springs Nature Preserve in Radcliff, Kentucky, offering solo, two person, and four person team options on a loop course that mixes technical and runnable trail with waterfalls and creekside sections.

A cross-country 5K and 10K at Talon Winery in Lexington with finisher awards and a wine drink ticket; under-21 participants receive the award but not the wine. The event includes wine sales, live music, and an after-party in the tasting roo..

A muddy 3 mile obstacle run at Phil Moore Park on August 29, 2026, with 20 or more obstacles and a free kids play area.

Freedom 250 2.5K Trail Race at Pulaski County Park on August 29, 2026 features winding trails and rolling hills. The event acknowledges National Overdose Awareness Month and lists a $25 registration fee.

Experience a unique trail race through the historic Blackacre Nature Preserve featuring wooded paths and farm animal sightings. Choose between 4 or 8 mile distances and enjoy post race ice cream at the historic homestead.

Trail races on the Knobstone Trail with 5 mile, 13.1 mile, 18 mile and a new 50K on Sept 13 2026, raising funds for Suicide Awareness Mission.

A community Pride Run at Coldstream Park on September 19, 2026 featuring a chip timed 5K with awards and a 1 mile fun walk. Proceeds support local LGBTQ+ school programs and related resources.

Trail ultras at O'Bannon Woods State Park in Corydon, Indiana offering 50 mile, 50 mile relay, 50K and 25K over technical singletrack, ridgelines and creek crossings.

Honest Abe Trail Run at Lincoln State Park offers marathon, 14K and 5K courses on trails and roads with aid stations, drop bag support for marathoners, tiered entry fees, and no participant cap.

A running event in Iroquois Park with an approximately 7.5 mile Lookout course and a 3.4 mile Short Loop option. Finishers receive medals and shirts are available by preorder with limited race day sales.

A charity 5K at Coldstream Park/Legacy Trail in Lexington on September 26, 2026 benefits NICU babies, with an in-person chip timed 5K, a kids 1/4 mile dash, and a virtual 5K option with mailed shirts.

A 24-hour endurance event at Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball Park on September 26, 2026, run on a 0.31-mile concourse loop. Solo and four-person relay formats, full overnight aid station, finishers' medals, shirts and awards including a 100..

Experience the natural beauty of Lexington at the Raven 10K Trail Run. Run or walk through grassy fields and primitive trails at the Raven Run Nature Sanctuary or join the event virtually from any location.

Trail running and walk/hike options on the Deam Lake Loop in Borden, Indiana, with 5K and 10K courses, cupless aid stations using reusable cups, optional shirts, and wooden finisher medals.

An annual military fitness tribute at Queenslake Horse Farm in Georgetown, Kentucky honoring the 19 fallen heroes with a weight carrying challenge and a full day music festival.