Trail Running calendar near Louisville 2025-2026

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..

Join the Switzerland County YMCA Larry Tolbert 5K, a tribute run through scenic wooded nature trails in Vevay. Proceeds support trail upkeep and the YMCA, with shirts for preregistered runners.

Run through forest and meadows at Fowler Pumpkin Patch on October 25, 2025 with a 5K trail plus family fun runs. Enjoy scenic small hills while supporting Bloomington Montessori scholarships and Mother Hubbard's Cupboard.

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 Dirty Dog Trail 4 Miler will take place in Lexington on Saturday 8 November 2025. You can run 4 miles.

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.

The Harrods Creek Trail Bash will take place in Prospect on Sunday 23 November 2025. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Run through hardwood forest and around John Barr Lake at the Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race in Shepherdsville Kentucky. Distances range from a 5K to a 100 mile ultra with looped courses, support access and heated facilities.

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..

Jackson County Ultras at PYOCA Camp in Brownstown IN offers 100k, 50k and 10 mile races plus 2 to 6 relays on a rugged scenic loop. 2025 runs counterclockwise with big climbing, aid stations, showers and a buckle for 100k finishers.

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..

The Honor and Remember Run - Velpen, IN will take place in Velpen on Saturday 8 August 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

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.