Trail Running calendar near Louisville 2025-2026

The Hardin-Meade Endurance Run is a challenging 31-mile race held in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, starting at Riverfront Park in Brandenburg and finishing downtown. Limited to 50 participants, the event takes place in July, often under hot and humid conditions, requiring runners to have prior ultra-dist..

The Indian Trails 5K is a fundraising running and walking event held in Milan, Indiana, as part of the Southeastern Indiana Racing Circuit (SIRC). Scheduled for August 2, 2025, it offers 5K run and walk options, including categories for cross country team members. Participants can choose to receive..

The 5th Annual Honor and Remember Run in Velpen, Indiana, is a family-friendly event held at Cool Springs, featuring a 5K Run/Walk, a 10K Trail and Ruck Run, and a Virtual Run option. This race honors military veterans, their families, emergency personnel, and those who died on 9/11 and subsequent w..

The Blackacre Barnstormer is a trail running event held at Blackacre Nature Preserve in Louisville, Kentucky. Scheduled for August 24, 2025, it features two race distances: a 4-mile and an 8-mile course. The scenic route starts near the historic Tyler Homestead and barn, winding through fields and t..

The Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K is an annual running event held at Talon Winery in Lexington, Kentucky. Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K cross-country race through the scenic winery grounds. Each runner receives a race shirt and a Cabernet Canter wine glass, with a complimentary..

The Sorta Mountain Stage Race, held in Borden, Indiana, offers multiple trail running distances including a 5-mile, half marathon, 18-mile "Ultimate 18," and a new 50K option combining the half and Ultimate 18 courses. The rugged single-track Knobstone Trail features rocky, root-filled terrain with..

The Honest Abe Trail Run is held at Lincoln State Park in Lincoln City, Indiana, offering marathon, 14K, and 5K distances. The marathon consists of three loops around the park's primary trail course, which features mostly double-track trails with some gravel and road crossings. The 14K is a single l..

The Heartland Harvest Festival 5K is a scenic autumn running event held at Elizabethtown Nature Park in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, this light trail 5K race offers a welcoming atmosphere for both seasoned runners and newcomers. Participants can enjoy the natural beauty..

The Raven 10K is an annual trail running event held at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary near Lexington, Kentucky. The race covers a 10K (6.2 miles) course through a scenic 734-acre nature sanctuary featuring meadows, woodlands, streams, and historic sites. The event offers both an in-person race with a li..

The General Butler Trail Race, held at General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton, Kentucky, offers a variety of trail running events including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique 6 Hours of Power endurance challenge. The courses start and finish at the park's Recreation Center, fe..

The Tecumseh Trail Challenge is an annual trail running festival held in Yellowwood State Forest near Nashville, Indiana. The 23rd edition, scheduled for October 18, 2025, offers multiple race distances including 8 miles, half marathon (13.1 miles), marathon (26.2 miles), 50K, and a new 50K relay fo..

The New Hope Wesleyan Ultra Trail Run, held at O'Bannon Woods State Park in Harrison County, Indiana, is the area's first ultra marathon trail event. Scheduled for November 1, 2025, it offers four race distances: a rugged 50K ultra featuring two 13.5-mile loops plus a 4-mile loop with about 3,500 fe..

The Lake Vista Lunatics Run is an endurance trail running event held at Deam Lake State Recreation Area in Borden, Indiana. Participants can choose between 6-hour and 12-hour runs, or a single-lap fun run of 4.167 miles. The course features a challenging loop with a steep summit climb of 25-30% grad..

The Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race takes place at Camp Crooked Creek within the Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, set in scenic Bourbon Country. The event features a challenging 12.7-mile loop with over 2,300 feet of elevation gain per lap through 1,000 acres of hardwoo..

The Jackson County 50-50 Ultramarathon, held in Brownstown, Indiana at the Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center, offers challenging trail races including 10-mile, 50k, 100k, and a 100k relay. The course features rugged terrain with steep topography, rewarding runners with scenic vistas around two lakes and..

The Crooked Creek 5K Trail Challenge is a unique running event held at the Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Taking place over two days in early December 2025, this 5K trail race offers participants a chance to experience a challenging course winding through over 1,000..

The Knobstone 50 is a challenging 50-mile point-to-point ultramarathon held in Indiana, running along the state's longest footpath, the Knobstone Trail. Starting at Deam Lake State Recreation Area and finishing at Delaney Creek Park, the course features approximately 10,000 feet of elevation gain th..