Trail Running calendar near Owensboro 2026-2027

A trail running event in Fairdale KY over single track forest trails offering 50K, 15 Miler and 6 Miler options. The race was moved to May 23, 2026 and includes packet pickup, a pasta dinner and a post race gathering.

Run a scenic lakeside out and back 5K at Freeman Lake Park to support families affected by Batten Disease. Every participant receives a finisher medal for completing this meaningful community event in Elizabethtown.

Experience a weekend of outdoor sports at McDougal Lake with trail runs and mountain bike races ranging from 4 to 32 miles. Compete for podium spots or enjoy the party lap at this multi discipline trail festival.

Trail run at Rudy Mines in Owensboro offering a 10K and a 1-mile kids run; all finishers receive medals and top three men and women in the main race earn awards.

A limited field 31 mile supported run from Elizabethtown KY to the Brandenburg waterfront park. Runners must meet ultra or marathon experience requirements and be supported by a crew vehicle with safety signage and lights.

A backyard ultra at Quail Ridge Farm in Albion, IL on July 18, 2026. Registration includes a t-shirt and a $10 food truck voucher and free camping is available the night before. A voluntary $1 per lap pool will be split among top finishers.

This charity 5K run and walk supports Talon Lopez, a 10-year-old with an anoxic brain injury. The event offers in-person and virtual options, plus a free run for kids 12 and under. It takes place at River Front Park in Brandenburg, Kentucky..

An obstacle and trail running event at Diamond Lake Resort in Owensboro, Kentucky, featuring 5K and 10K options, 28 obstacles, and youth races for ages 4 to 13. Proceeds benefit MentorKids Kentucky.

Participate in a 5K or 10K trail and ruck run in Velpen to honor veterans and emergency personnel. Enjoy a professionally timed race at Cool Springs that supports local community safety and veteran awareness.

Run for 12 hours on a scenic loop course through Saunder Springs Nature Preserve. Choose to tackle the trails solo or as part of a two or four-person team. The challenge is to cover as much distance as possible on terrain featuring forests,..

Get ready to get dirty at Phil Moore Park. This 3-mile obstacle run features over 20 natural and man-made challenges through the park. A free kids' play area and group discounts make it a muddy adventure for the whole crew.

Explore Lincoln State Park on trails and gravel roads. Choose from a marathon, 14K, or 5K distance, all starting together. The event features a scenic loop course with aid stations and a focus on environmental responsibility.

A 24-hour looped ultra at Bowling Green Hot Rods Stadium with individual 24- and 12-hour options plus a four-person relay. Prize money for 24-hour winners equals miles run, and a belt buckle is awarded at 100 miles.

A series of 5K run and walk events in October 2026 at the Warrick Humane Society in Newburgh supporting local animal care. The 3.1 mile route follows the Warrick Trails and entries include timed and untimed options.

Experience a scenic trail run through the hills of Kentucky at the historic Bill Monroe Homeplace. This event features 5K, 10K, and 25K distances accompanied by live bluegrass music and on site camping.

Trail running event at O'Bannon Woods State Park in Corydon, IN with a 50K that includes 3,500 ft elevation gain, a one‑lap Mini Marathon, a 6.6 mile loop, and a 5K; aid stations and a course map are provided.

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.

Join the gravel out and back races at Ephram White Park featuring 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances. Complete the park circuit to earn your finisher medal and series points in this festive Kentucky event.

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.