Trail Running calendar near Fairdale 2025-2026

The Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 4K is a unique trail running event held in Gravel Switch, Kentucky, within the scenic Forkland Community. This challenging 4-kilometer course features a steep quarter-mile uphill start, followed by open m..

Run The Ridge Trail Race in Beaver Dam, Kentucky offers three trail distances: 5K, 10K, and 25K. The course climbs high in the hills and winds along dirt roads and ridge overlooks, with steep ascents and descents to reach the ridge top and..

Mini Barnyard Ultra at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds and Park in Glencoe, Kentucky, is Ridge Runners Racing's event with the Little Rooster Run. The ultra uses a 2.083-mile loop raced on a last-runner-standing format: runners complete a l..

The Running Pumpkin is a nonprofit-supported 5K race held in Lexington, Kentucky, along the Coldstream Park/Legacy Trail. Hosted by Gleaning Housing, the inaugural event invites runners and walkers to don pumpkin-themed attire or bring a pu..

Camp Challenge 5k Trail Run unfolds in the wooded hills of southern Indiana near Bedford. The 5-kilometer course traverses rugged, forested terrain with steep inclines and thrilling descents, testing endurance amid natural beauty. The event..

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 c..

Discover Harrison County's first ultra at O'Bannon Woods State Park on November 1, 2025, with scenic single track, rocky technical terrain and rolling climbs. Distances from 5K to a 50K loop offer a challenge for every trail runner.

Event overview Lake Vista Lunatics Run is scheduled for November 2, 2025 at Deam Lake SRA in Borden, IN (1217 Deam Lake Road). The event was postponed from February 16, 2025 to this new date. Registration is limited and closes on October 31..

The Deam Lake Winter Warrior is a running event held at Deam Lake in Borden, Indiana. It features three race options: a 6-mile run, a 12-mile run, and a 4-hour endurance run around the scenic Deam Lake Loop. This event is part of the Winter..

Southern Lights Stroll 5K is a festive evening event at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. The lineup includes a 5K chip-timed Run and an untimed 5K Stroll, open to participants aged 7 and up. A newly redesigned route guides wa..

Take on the JMF Trails Hillbilly Half, a rugged and scenic trail half marathon through Jefferson Memorial Forest in Louisville on November 22, 2025. Expect tough climbs, friendly aid stations, and unforgettable forest views.

Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race unfolds at Camp Crooked Creek in the Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation near Shepherdsville, Kentucky, in Bourbon Country. The centerpiece is a demanding 12.7-mile loop with about 2,300 feet of elevation gain,..

Event overview Jackson County Ultras is a trail running event at PYOCA Camp and Retreat Center near Brownstown, Indiana, held in December 2025. The event offers multiple distances and staged support on-site, including indoor heated space fo..

Crooked Creek 5K Trail Challenge takes place at the Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. The 5K is offered as two events during the weekend, as part of Camp Crooked Creek’s famed trail system.Runners wind through..

Waverly Winter Warrior in Louisville, Kentucky, on December 14, 2025, invites runners to a trail-focused challenge at 4800 Waverly Park Rd. The event offers two distances: a 6.5-mile loop and a half marathon, run on the scenic Waverly Park..

Otter Creek trail run in Brandenburg KY on December 20 features singletrack along the creek and rolling hills. Marathon, 16 and 8 miles, stocked aid stations, carved wooden medals and a chili cook off add warmth to a winter trail day.

Etown Trail Classic The Etown Trail Classic is a running event scheduled for March 2026 at Buffalo Lake in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The event location is listed as 512 Commerce Drive, Elizabethtown, KY 42701. The program includes an 8 hour..

Take on the Knobstone 50, a rugged 50 mile trail with steep, Appalachian style climbs and roughly 10,000 feet of ascent. This point to point race finishes at Delaney Creek Park and awards a recycled performance hat to each finisher.

Saunders Springs Shootout The Saunders Springs Shootout takes place on Saturday April 11, 2026, at Saunders Springs Nature Preserve, 100 Saunders Springs Lane, Radcliff, KY 40160. The event features both running and mountain bike endurance..