Trail Running calendar near Louisville 2026-2027

Louisville Lovin' the Hills invites trail lovers to Fairdale KY on February 7, 2026 with 50K, 15 mile and 6 mile options across scenic single track forest trails. Enjoy pre race pasta, wooden medals, post race soup and a friendly race vibe.

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..

Trail races in Shepherdsville on March 28, 2026 offer 25k, 50k and 5k options across Crooked Creek sections with multiple water and aid stations. Participants receive a race shirt and finisher's medal, with a nine hour cutoff.

Trail races at Paynetown State Recreation Area feature single lap 15K and 5K courses through Pate Hollow and Hoosier National Forest with hilly, mixed surfaces and standard DNR gate fees may apply.

A trail race series in Columbus, IN from April 4 to October 10, 2026, offering 5K and 10K events on two race dates. Participants do not receive shirts at registration; finisher beanie hats are given at the finish.

Tackle the rugged Knobstone 50, a point to point 50 mile trail run through steep, Appalachian style hills and forested vistas. Pacers are welcome and organizers offer shuttle service plus a recycled performance finisher hat for all finisher..

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.

An overnight team relay at Otter Creek Park (Brandenburg, KY) where teams of two or four rotate through three loops of 3, 5, and 9 miles, with on-site camping, an aid station at the hub, evening music, and night running.

Run the Backside Trail Marathon and Half in Louisville on April 26, 2026, on gently rolling single track through Seneca and Cherokee Parks. Finishers get medals and a rewarding wooded trail experience.

Run the trails at General Butler State Park on May 2, 2026 for The Wildcat, a scenic trail race offering 5K, 10K, 1/2 marathon, 20K relay and a 6 Hours of Power event. Enjoy river overlook views, custom medals and on course aid.

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.

Trail run at Brown County State Park on May 30, 2026 offering 5K and 15K courses with long climbs, singletrack sections, and GPX maps available.

A community 5K at Freeman Lake Park on June 13, 2026 that supports families affected by Batten Disease through Gavin's Gifts. The lakeside out and back course includes a water stop and every participant receives a finisher's medal.

The Run Wild - Louisville will take place in Louisville on Sunday 21 June 2026. You can run between 3 and 5 miles.

A trail running weekend at Muscatatuck County Park with 5K and 15K courses, on-site camping, kayak shuttle trips, and mountain bike events, plus course maps and GPX files for both distances.

The Hardin-Meade Endurance Run will take place in Elizabethtown on Sunday 12 July 2026. You can run 31 miles.

Honor veterans, first responders and those lost on 9/11 at the 6th Annual Honor and Remember Run on Aug 8, 2026 at Cool Springs. Pick a 5K, a 10K trail or ruck with honor workouts, or race virtually while supporting police departments.

Run through scenic trails at Talon Winery with 5K and 10K cross country courses, then celebrate with live music and a tasting. All finishers get an award and adults receive a drink ticket for one glass of Talon wine.

A trail stage race in Borden, IN on September 13, 2026 offering 5 mile, 13.1, 18 mile and a 50K option on rugged single track with aid stations and awards; proceeds support the SAM'S Foundation.

Run scenic loops at Lincoln State Park with marathon, 14K or 5K options through woods and gravel. Aid stations, marathon drop bags and eco friendly finisher mementos make this a welcoming trail event.