Trail Running calendar near Georgetown 2026-2027

Experience a scenic trail run through the Red River Gorge on a private looping course. This cup less half marathon supports local search and rescue teams while offering a festive atmosphere with medals and post race meals.

Loop trail races in Shawnee State Forest on October 3, 2026, with 54 mile, 31 mile and 13.1 mile options, significant elevation gain, cupless aid stations and a remote wilderness section.

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.

Trail runs at Jefferson Memorial Forest with an 8-mile route and a 5-mile option, cupless hydration, on-course water for the 8 miler, restroom facilities, awards for overall male and female, and a virtual option.

Experience a unique trail run through the hills and woodlands of Gravel Switch. Enjoy a route featuring meadows and steep climbs followed by a pancake breakfast and handmade awards at the local heritage festival.

A weekend of races at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Glencoe, Kentucky featuring an 800 m kids run, a 5K trail with a two hour cut off, and a last runner standing ultra run on repeated 2.083 mile laps. Headlamps required for the ultra.

A second-annual fall 5K hosted by Gleaning Housing at Coldstream Park / Legacy Trail in Lexington, KY, with pumpkins for donors and snacks and drinks for all participants. Participants may bring or wear a pumpkin costume.

A 5K trail run at Shawnee Lookout Park that follows the Blue Jacket and Little Turtle loops, begins and ends at the Waterhole Meadow Shelter, and serves as the final Dirt Days Trail Series event with series points available.

Timed 5K and 10K trail run and walk at Red Wolf Sanctuary in Rising Sun, Indiana, with courses through waterways, wetlands and past wildlife enclosures and proceeds supporting the sanctuary's conservation work.

Experience Cincinnati longest running ultramarathon at the Stone Steps 50K and 27K Trail Run. Take on the wooded paths of Mt. Airy Forest in this historic event held just miles from downtown.

Little Batty Trail Runs on 10/25/2026 in Nancy, KY features trail courses of 13.1 miles, 10K and 5K with creek or dry lake bed crossings, cross country sections and a short pavement segment; registration runs 3/20 to 8/31/2026.

Experience a themed trail run through Cincinnati's French Shelter Park with options for a 5k or 10k distance. Participants enjoy costume contests and holiday activities while earning points toward a global series award.

A community Turkey Trot in Wendell Moore Park offering a 5 mile run and a 4K walk with chip timing, finish medals, and awards including overall male and female prizes.

Trail races at General Butler State Resort Park on 11/07/2026 include 5K, 10K, 13.1 mile, 20K relay and a 6 Hours of Power loop event with park facilities and river overlook.

Trail endurance event at Deam Lake SRA featuring repeated laps of a 4.167 mile trail loop with 6 and 12 hour formats plus a one-lap fun run.

Deam Lake Winter Warrior is the Deam Lake stop in a winter series with 6-mile, 12-mile, 4-hour endurance and virtual options on the Yellow Trail. The event uses Buzzards Roost Shelter, is cupless, and has limited parking.

Turkey Trails Cincinnati presents in-person and virtual running options on 11/14/2026 in Hamilton OH, from a 50 m kids dash up to a half marathon. Event features include chip timing, shirts, custom bibs, medals, free photos, and finish-line..

A *4 miles* trail run and walk at Veterans Park in Lexington on November 14, 2026, over mostly hard-packed dirt trails with grassy and short paved sections. The race is chip timed, offers awards, hydration stops, and a virtual option with m..

Trail races in Red River Gorge offering a 30 km option and a 50-mile course with notable climbing; registration opens June 1, 2026.