Trail Running calendar near Lexington 2026-2027

Experience the inaugural Howlin' Wolfe 25k or 50k at Natural Bridge State Resort Park. Run through Red River Gorge on a mix of single track trails and fire roads while supporting local search and rescue teams.

Test your endurance at this 4 mile Kentucky obstacle course featuring over 25 challenges like the Warped Wall and Mud Pit. Your participation helps fund scholarships for children to attend summer camp.

Test your limits in the scenic Kentucky Knobs with timed running and rucking challenges ranging from 3 to 24 hours. Enjoy a supportive community atmosphere with loop-based courses featuring waterfalls and historic landmarks.

Experience a historical trail run through Ault Park in Cincinnati. Navigate three miles of winding paths and old pioneer roads with snacks and age graded awards waiting at the finish.

The Goatman 5 Miler kicks off the Kentucky Cryptid Series on the trails of Cherokee Park. This cupless trail run offers awards and is part of a larger series with unique recognition for finishers. Carpooling is advised due to limited parkin..

Trail races of 5K, 10K, half marathon and 30K at Mt. Airy Forest Playground in Cincinnati. The event is part of the Alpine Trail Race Series with series points, finisher medals and t-shirts for some distances.

Trail marathons through Cherokee and Seneca Parks in Louisville on April 26, 2026, offering marathon and half marathon distances on single-track park trails. The race includes three aid stations, one drop bag per runner, and medals with Dou..

Event Details The Wildcat @ General Butler is a trail running event taking place at General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton, Kentucky. It offers several distance options on a single day. Distances The available trail races are: Half..

Test your strategy and endurance on a 10 km course featuring 18 checkpoints including ziplining and canoeing. Join a team for this unique multi sport challenge on a scenic 575 acre farm in Versailles.

Experience the ridges and meadows of Mt. Airy Forest in this multi distance trail race. Choose between 5.4 or 10.6 miles with early start options for those needing extra time on the scenic counter clockwise loop.

A trail running event in Fairdale KY over single track forest trails offering 50K, 15 Miler and 6 Miler options. The race was moved to May 23, 2026 and includes packet pickup, a pasta dinner and a post race gathering.

Test your limits at East Fork State Park with a 5K mud run featuring over 15 natural and man-made obstacles. This adventure race offers a challenging course for solo athletes and a dedicated version for families.

A 13.1 mile trail half-marathon at French Park in Cincinnati run as four loops of a 5K course. The course includes substantial elevation gain, a 3 hour time limit, finisher medal, and a half-marathon finisher t-shirt.

Experience the natural beauty of Green River Lake State Park with several trail distances ranging from a kids run to a half marathon. Join this off road event in Campbellsville for a day of technical climbs and scenic park trails.

Test your endurance at Perfect North Slopes with obstacle races ranging from 5K to 50K. Experience steep alpine climbs and muddy terrain at this comprehensive Trifecta Weekend event located just outside Cincinnati.

Explore Kentucky's trails at the Big Turtle Trail Runs. This untimed event in Morehead offers a 50K and a 10 Miler route on the scenic Sheltowee Trace. Finish by the cutoff to earn your finisher medal.

Experience a unique trail run through the woods of Waverly Park in Louisville with the Mothman 6 Miler or Half Marathon. Complete three races in the series to earn a special survivor shirt and medal.

Run a scenic lakeside out and back 5K at Freeman Lake Park to support families affected by Batten Disease. Every participant receives a finisher medal for completing this meaningful community event in Elizabethtown.

Explore the scenic grounds of the Loretto Motherhouse on a trail run or walk. The course winds through woodlands, past lakes, and along gravel paths on the property. This event supports the local community and welcomes participants of all p..

Experience a 3.6 mile trail run at French Park featuring meadows and multiple creek crossings. This fourth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series offers age graded awards and random door prizes in a picturesque Cincinnati park.