Trail Running calendar near Smiths Grove 2026-2027

Experience a rare opportunity to run on private trails at the Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation. Tackle hilly terrain and significant elevation gain in a 5k, 25k, or 50k trail challenge.

OUTLAST Nashville is a six-hour endurance test. Runners face a trail 5K every hour, with the goal of completing all six laps to earn the final medal. The event combines pacing on natural terrain with a national leaderboard and prize structu..

A two-day trail adventure at Saunders Springs Nature Preserve. Saturday hosts 6-hour mountain bike endurance races, while Sunday features trail runs from 5K to 25K. All events are run on scenic singletrack, with proceeds supporting local tr..

The Otter Creek Trail Relay is a two-day team event in Kentucky's Otter Creek Park. Teams of 2 or 4 tackle three scenic trail loops of varying distances, running through forests and along the Ohio River. The overnight format features a cent..

Experience 800 acres of natural beauty at the Bells Bend 6 Miler. Run along the Cumberland River on soft grass and dirt trails during this community event held alongside the Nashville Outdoor Recreation Festival.

The Goatman 5 Miler kicks off the Kentucky Cryptid Series on the trails of Cherokee Park. This cupless trail run offers awards and is part of a larger series with unique recognition for finishers. Carpooling is advised due to limited parkin..

Louisville Lovin' the Hills is a classic trail run on forested single-track. It features a famously tough 50K, plus 15-mile and 6-mile options. The event includes training runs, a pasta dinner, and a post-race gathering with homemade soup.

Experience the natural beauty of Green River Lake State Park with several trail distances ranging from a kids run to a half marathon. Join this off road event in Campbellsville for a day of technical climbs and scenic park trails.

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.

Explore the scenic grounds of the Loretto Motherhouse on a trail run or walk. The course winds through woodlands, past lakes, and along gravel paths on the property. This event supports the local community and welcomes participants of all p..

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.

This 31 mile point to point endurance run takes participants from downtown Elizabethtown to the Brandenburg waterfront. Runners must provide their own crew vehicle and follow specific safety protocols for this summer road challenge.

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..

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,..

Run through the scenic trails of Jefferson Memorial Forest in this cupless trail event featuring 5 mile and 8 mile distances. Earn special series awards while exploring the beautiful Horine Reservation landscape.

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.

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.

Run or walk through history at the 5th Annual 7th President 7K on the grounds of Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage. This cross country event features a scenic course past historic mansions and 19th century landmarks.

Join the second annual memorial run in Pleasant View to support student athlete scholarships and local athletic facilities. This timed event features both 5k and 1 mile distances for all participants.