Trail Running calendar near Nancy 2026-2027

Experience the natural beauty of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area with a loop trail race featuring 17.5 mile and 10K options primarily on single track terrain.

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.

Experience a scenic trail run through the Red River Gorge on a private looping course. This cup less half marathon supports local search and rescue teams while offering a festive atmosphere with medals and post race meals.

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.

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.

A second-annual fall 5K hosted by Gleaning Housing at Coldstream Park / Legacy Trail in Lexington, KY, with pumpkins for donors and snacks and drinks for all participants. Participants may bring or wear a pumpkin costume.

Experience a technical hundred mile loop through the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Runners will encounter sandstone arches and waterfalls across Tennessee and Kentucky with a thirty four hour cutoff.

Two trail races, 50K and 25K, take place at Mammoth Cave National Park on October 24, 2026 starting from Bell's Tavern Pavilion. The crushed gravel out and back course has ascents and descents, cupless aid stations, and limited entries.

Little Batty Trail Runs on 10/25/2026 in Nancy, KY features trail courses of 13.1 miles, 10K and 5K with creek or dry lake bed crossings, cross country sections and a short pavement segment; registration runs 3/20 to 8/31/2026.

A backyard ultra near Jamestown TN with a 4.167 mile out and back loop on gravel, road, and trail by Colditz Cove State Natural Area. The event follows backyard ultra rules and awards a belt buckle to 100 mile finishers.

Experience a trail event at Norris Dam State Park featuring 25 km and 50 km loops on single track trails and jeep roads. Enjoy a well supported course with finisher medals and on site park accommodations.

A *4 miles* trail run and walk at Veterans Park in Lexington on November 14, 2026, over mostly hard-packed dirt trails with grassy and short paved sections. The race is chip timed, offers awards, hydration stops, and a virtual option with m..

A Thanksgiving trail event at Pulaski Park in Nancy, Kentucky on November 26, 2026 featuring a 5K and a 1 mile fun run with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society and awards for overall, age group, and team divisions.

Trail races at Pulaski County Park on Lake Cumberland, featuring a 13.1 mile half marathon, a 10K and a 5K. Trails are well marked and include rolling hills plus a notable finisher hill.

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.

Trail event in Hyden, KY on March 19 and 20, 2027, featuring 100 mile, 50k and half marathon courses. The 50k ties into the 100 mile route and route files are available from the organizer.

Trail events in the Red River Gorge on March 27, 2027 offering 25K and 50K courses from Natural Bridge State Resort Park with mixed road and single track terrain, aid stations, and a 200-runner field cap.

Timed ultraloop races and ruck events on a 5.4 mile loop in Parksville, Kentucky, with individual, relay, and ruck divisions. Full-service aid station, cup free policy, chip timing, and on site primitive camping.

A team 10K adventure race across a 575 acre Kentucky farm with 18 challenge checkpoints and a two hour time limit. A separate 1 mile community event offers food trucks, activities, and six open checkpoints.