Trail Running calendar near Morehead 2026-2027

Conquer a hilly road course or a family trail run at Wayne National Forest to support local cross country teams. This scenic event offers medals for top finishers and all participating children.

A trail event at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane, WV supporting a scholarship fund and the local Marine Corps League. Features 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk, and a 5K ruck with participant shirts and medals.

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.

A Backyard Ultra in Williamson WV on May 22, 2026 featuring repeated 4.1667 mile loops on a mostly asphalt course. Single aid station, on site camping for a fee, timing with live results and a live video feed.

Experience a technical trail race in eastern Kentucky featuring a 10K or a Half Marathon. Navigate wooded terrain with significant elevation gains and fast descents at the scenic Perry County Park in Hazard.

Approximate 5K adventure race at East Fork State Park near Cincinnati with 15+ natural and man-made obstacles, from mud crawls and wall climbs to cargo nets and a sandy beach finish.

Compete in the State Games of West Virginia at Heritage Farm with 11K and 5K trail races. This official qualifier offers runners the chance to earn a spot at the State Games of America while enjoying Appalachian scenery.

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 the diverse terrain of Barboursville Park on wooded single track and flat paths along the Guyandotte River. Choose between 4 and 10 mile distances featuring scenic valley overlooks and technical trail sections.

Hilly trail races in Red River Gorge offering a 5K and a new 10K on private property. Events start and finish at Natural Bridge Campground and include commemorative shirts, medals, on course water and free race photos.

A multi-sport relay event at Kroger Field in Lexington that raises funds through TeamRaising and donations to help cancer patients with needs such as gas, hotels, and meals.

Evening cross country races of 5k and 10k at Masterson Station Park on July 24, 2026, with music, food trucks and bourbon tastings. The 5k allows walkers and the 10k has a 16 minutes per mile cutoff.

Experience the original event of the Dirt Days Trail Series at East Fork State Park. Run through densely wooded trails on a 5.6 mile or 10.8 mile course with options for early starts and various participation categories.

Experience a cross country race through the scenic grounds of Talon Winery in Lexington. Enjoy a finisher award plus a glass of wine and live music at the post race celebration.

Third-year trail ultrarun at East Fork State Park on September 12, 2026, using a roughly 33 mile loop for 50K, 100K and 100 mile, plus a 15 mile out and back. The course includes singletrack, creek crossings and lake views.

A 100K trail race and three person relay at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane WV. The course is six 10.3 mile single track loops with a $10,000 solo purse, relay awards, and event swag for finishers.

A community Pride Run at Coldstream Park on September 19, 2026 featuring a chip timed 5K with awards and a 1 mile fun walk. Proceeds support local LGBTQ+ school programs and related resources.

Join the 30th annual Spoonbread Festival 5K in historic Berea. Run or walk a flat, paved course on the city trail, with festivities supporting the local chamber of commerce. Enjoy chip timing, a race shirt, and the vibrant atmosphere of the..

Run, walk, or volunteer at the Run Baby Run 5K to support NICU babies. This flat course on Lexington's scenic Legacy Trail includes a kids' dash and virtual options. All proceeds purchase supplies for families in neonatal intensive care uni..

Experience the natural beauty of Lexington at the Raven 10K Trail Run. Run or walk through grassy fields and primitive trails at the Raven Run Nature Sanctuary or join the event virtually from any location.