Trail Running calendar near Slade 2026-2027

An event with multiple distances in Hyden, KY offering a 100 mile race, a 50k and a half marathon in mid March 2026. Registration closes March 7 and route files plus pre event training runs are available.

Trail running event on March 21, 2026 at Pulaski County Park near Lake Cumberland offering 5K, 10K and half marathon courses on wooded, well-marked trails with post-run refreshments and finisher medals.

Run the inaugural Howlin' Wolfe 25k and 50k through scenic Red River Gorge on April 11, 2026, starting and finishing at Natural Bridge State Resort Park. Trails mix road, single track and fire road with staffed aid stations.

Event Overview The Kiss the Goat is a trail running event taking place at Perry County Park in Hazard, Kentucky. This will be the fourth year of the event and the second year offering both a half marathon and a 10K distance. Course Details..

The Ascent Red River Gorge 5K is a 5K trail run and walk at Natural Bridge Campground in Slade, Kentucky. The hilly course runs on private property in Red River Gorge and includes commemorative shirts, awards and free race photos.

The Distillery Dash kicks off a three-race cross-country series at Masterson Station Park. Runners can choose a 5k or 10k, with every finisher getting a t-shirt and award. Stick around after for an afterparty with food, music, and bourbon t..

Cross-country 5K and 10K races take place at Talon Winery in Lexington, with finisher awards and a drink ticket for one glass of Talon wine. An after-party in the tasting room and Monarch Pavilion includes wine sales and live music until 10..

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..

A trail 10K at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary in Lexington on September 27, 2026, offering an in person field limited race and a virtual 10K with mailed shirts and no results submission.

A trail half marathon held at Natural Bridge Campground in Slade, Kentucky with a 13.1 mile loop, a virtual option, race photos, finisher medals, food and drinks, team discounts, and fundraising support for local search and rescue teams.

A remote trail event at Shawnee State Park offering 54 mile, 50K and 13.1 mile loop courses through rugged forest with frequent steep hills, cupless aid stations, designated crew rules, and finisher awards for each distance.

A trail run on October 10, 2026 in Gravel Switch, Kentucky. The 4K course winds through hills, meadows and woodland and includes a pancake breakfast plus handmade awards presented at the community shelter.

Join the second annual Running Pumpkin 5K in Lexington's Coldstream Park. This fall event supports Gleaning Housing, a local nonprofit building affordable rental homes. Participants are welcome to bring a pumpkin or wear a costume, with sna..