Trail Running calendar near Nancy 2025-2026

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 GRC Cross Country Daniel Boone 5K Honoring a community member takes place in Winchester, Kentucky, on Saturday, August 30, 2025. This 5K offers a run or walk option for all ages. The course features a winding out-and-back route that starts at the corner of Lincoln Street and East Hickman Street..

Located at Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee, The Barkley Fall Classic is a 50-kilometer trail race through the rugged Brushy Mountains. It emphasizes endurance with brutal climbs and descents, minimal markings, and no GPS; the course map is only revealed the night before, demanding navigation and..

Pride Run Lexington is a LGBTQ+-supporting running event produced by Frontrunners Lexington, held at Coldstream Park on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. The weekend event offers a 5K Run/Walk on scenic trails (chip-timed) and a 1 Mile Fun Walk, plus a volunteer option...

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..

Big South Fork Trail Race unfolds in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area near Oneida, Tennessee. The event offers a 17.5-mile out-and-back/loop course that starts and finishes at the John Litton General Slavens Trailhead by the Bandy Creek Campground; the first 1.5 miles are paved..

Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run, held in Maynardville, Tennessee, takes place at Big Ridge State Park (1015 Big Ridge Park Road) along State Hwy 61 between Norris and Maynardville. In its 10th year, the event features a 3.1-mile trail run for the 5K and a 1-mile asphalt fun run. The scenic course s..

Run Baby Run 5K Benefiting NICU Babies is Lexington, Kentucky’s race held at Coldstream Park/Legacy Trail. The in-person 5K Run/Walk, a Kid’s Dash (1/4 mile) for children 10 and under, and a 5K Virtual Participant option make up the events. The flat, fast course follows the Legacy Trail through Cold..

The Raven 10K is an annual trail running event held at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary near Lexington, Kentucky. This scenic 10K race takes place on the sanctuary's 734-acre grounds, featuring trails through meadows, woodlands, and streams, with historic early 19th-century settler remnants along the rout..

The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon is an annual trail running event held in Slade, Kentucky, at the scenic Red River Gorge. Celebrating its 11th year in 2025, the race features a challenging 13.1-mile loop on private trails, offering runners a unique and rugged outdoor experience. Participants recei..

The Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 4K is a unique trail running event held in Gravel Switch, Kentucky, within the scenic Forkland Community. This challenging 4-kilometer course features a steep quarter-mile uphill start, followed by open meadows and woodland trails, finishing with a downhill stretc..

No Business 100 is held in Jamestown, Tennessee, October 24–25, 2025. The race begins and ends at Pickett CCC Memorial State Park and features a single 102-mile loop through the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, crossing into Kentucky and back. Expect a highly technical, predominantly..

The Mammoth Cave 50K/25K is a trail running event held in Mammoth Cave National Park, Park City, Kentucky. Scheduled for October 25, 2025, it features two distances: a 50K and a 25K. The race takes place on the scenic Bike & Hike Trail, a crushed gravel out-and-back route named after a historic rail..

The Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race is a trail-running event held at Norris Dam State Park in Norris, Tennessee. It offers two distances, 25k and 50k, both run on single-track trails and jeep roads across Norris Dam State Park and the Norris Municipal Watershed. The 25k is a single loop; the 50k is..

Barn Creek Backyard Ultra in Jamestown, Tennessee, is a Last Man Standing ultramarathon on a 4.167-mile out-and-back course through private woods adjacent to Colditz Cove State Natural Area. The route blends gravel, road, and trail with less than 300 feet of elevation gain and crosses Barn Creek on..

Pilgrimage in the Park is a Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk at Pulaski Park in Nancy, Kentucky. The event offers a 5K Run/Walk and a Fun Run/Walk on scenic new trails, featuring views of Lake Cumberland. The 3.1-mile course is suitable for runners and walkers. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Ame..

The All Things Race P4v13 is a running event held in Corbin, Kentucky, at 578 Singing Hills Road. Scheduled for December 6, 2025, it features a 5K road run/walk, a 10K trail race, and a kids fun run. The race honors the legacy of Greg Deaton, a beloved pastor and camp director, and supports the Laur..

Warbird 100 is a trail ultramarathon event held in Hyden, Kentucky. The race offers three distances: a 100-mile ultramarathon, a 50k, and a half marathon, inviting a range of runners to test endurance on rugged terrain around the Hyden area. A distinctive feature is the chance to witness many of the..