Trail Running calendar near Louisville 2026-2027

We have found 56 Trailruns within 80 miles of Louisville. See below where and when you can find the races.

Honor history at the Mogadishu Mile, a four person team obstacle course and one mile ruck run in Georgetown. Work together to complete 500 total reps and a weighted run without leaving any team member behind.

Run through the scenic trails of Jefferson Memorial Forest in this cupless trail event featuring 5 mile and 8 mile distances. Earn special series awards while exploring the beautiful Horine Reservation landscape.

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.

The Little Rooster Run offers a weekend of trail events in Glencoe, Kentucky, from a kids' fun run to a 5K and the unique Mini Barnyard Ultra. This "last runner standing" format challenges participants on a 2-mile loop every half hour. Proc..

Join the second annual Running Pumpkin 5K in Lexington's Coldstream Park. This fall event supports Gleaning Housing, a local nonprofit building affordable rental homes. Participants are welcome to bring a pumpkin or wear a costume, with sna..

A fall trail running festival at Yellowwood State Forest on Oct 17, 2026 offering 8 mile, half marathon, marathon, 50k and a 2 to 4 person 50k relay, with festival camping, course GPX files, aid station support and post race awards and amen..

Test your endurance at this 6 hour trail challenge where you must complete a 5 km lap every hour to stay in the race. Finish all six rounds to earn your medal at CERA Sports Park.

Run through the autumn landscapes of Fowler Pumpkin Patch on a scenic trail course. Choose from a 5K trail run or shorter family-friendly distances. Your participation supports local childhood education and food security initiatives.

November 2026

An endurance trail event at Deam Lake SRA with 6 hour, 12 hour and a one-lap fun run on a 4.167 mile loop featuring a steep summit and technical sections. Limited entry, finisher medal and a baseball cap included with registration.

The Deam Lake Winter Warrior kicks off a trail running series at Deam Lake in Indiana. Choose from a 6-mile, 12-mile, or 4-hour endurance run on the scenic Yellow Trail loop. It's a cupless event where all finishers get an award.

December 2026

Jackson County Ultras in Brownstown, Indiana on Dec 5, 2026 offers trail races from a 10 mile to a 100k of about 62 miles on a rugged, clockwise course, with weekend lodging, well stocked aid stations and live tracking for the 100k and rela..

Experience an exclusive trail event at the Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation featuring looping courses through Kentucky forest and a runner's village by John Barr Lake with distances from 5K up to 100 miles.

Trail races at Waverly Park from December 13 to December 27, 2026 offering 6.5 Mile and Half Marathon distances plus virtual options. Part of a Winter Warrior Series with course markings, on-course aid, awards, and a series medal for multip..

March 2027

Experience an endurance challenge at Elizabethtown Nature Park featuring an 8 hour race and a 5K trail run. Navigate a scenic loop of lakeside trails and rolling woodland terrain with full aid station support.