Trail Running calendar near Shelbyville 2026-2027

Run through the wooded trails of Turkey Run Park to support local wildlife rehabilitation. Choose a timed 5-mile race with awards or a 3-mile fun run. All participants get a medal and hoodie, with snacks and door prizes at the finish.

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.

A trail event at Mount Airy Forest offering 5K, 10K, a 13.1 mile half-marathon and a 30K course of three 10K loops. Walkers are welcome, all finishers receive a themed medal, and series points and youth discounts apply.

Trail races at Muscatatuck County Park on July 11, 2026, offering mapped 5K and 15K courses, festival camping, kayak shuttle trips, and mountain bike events, with medals for overall and age-group top finishers.

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.

Join the Tiger Trail 5K in Lawrenceburg, part of the summer SIRC series supporting local school running programs. Choose from a run, walk, or cross-country member event, with special pricing for team members. Complete the circuit for a chan..

The Survive the Night Relay will take place in Lexington from Saturday 18 July 2026 to Sunday 19 July 2026.

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 natural beauty of French Park in Cincinnati with this trail race featuring wooded paths and creek crossings. Finishers receive themed medals and can compete for points in a season-long trail running series.

Run Under The Stars, now officially RUTS Run For Dreams, takes place July 25, 2026 in Shelbyville KY and offers 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour individual races plus a 6 hour team relay. Fees range from $49 to $100.

Tough Mudder Indiana on August 1, 2026 at CERAland Park in Columbus offers 15K and 5K obstacle courses across woodland and farmland, spectator Mudder Village, group packages, and volunteer options.

Test your endurance at CERAland Park with the Spartan Hurricane Heat in Indiana. Choose between four and twelve hour team based challenges that focus on resilience and collaboration alongside a Tough Mudder weekend.

Support the Milan cross country team at the Indian Trails 5K in Indiana. This community fundraiser features both running and walking options for participants of all backgrounds.

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..

The Kentucky Cryptid Series - Wolfman is a trail run through Iroquois Park, offering 7-mile and 4-mile options. It's part of a four-race series where completing three earns a special survivor medal and shirt. This cupless event encourages p..

Experience a women only 5K obstacle mud run at Pop's Landing at Haddix Farms. Join a community focused on unity and empowerment while tackling a fun mud course to support breast cancer 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,..

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.

Run the Deer Trail Run Half-Marathon through the scenic trails of Cincinnati's Mt. Airy Forest. This themed trail event awards series points and finisher medals. Costumes are encouraged for a chance to win an award.

Experience a unique trail race through the historic Blackacre Nature Preserve featuring wooded paths and farm animal sightings. Choose between 4 or 8 mile distances and enjoy post race ice cream at the historic homestead.