Otter Creek - Brandenburg, KY
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Otter Creek - Brandenburg, KY - December 19, 2026
Otter Creek is a set of trail races organized by Headfirst Performance in Brandenburg, KY. The event is held on a loop singletrack trail at Otter Creek and includes multiple distance options. Registration closes on Wed, Dec 16 at 11:59 PM ET.
Available distances include:
- 26.2 miles (Marathon)
- 16 miles
- 8 miles
The course is singletrack with sections of pine needles and rolling hills. Runners follow trails alongside the creek; aid stations are fully stocked and located approximately every 4 to 5 miles. Organizers describe the course as suitable for a first marathon or a first trail race. December weather is variable and may include rain, snow, or sun.
Awards and services include carved wooden medals, long sleeve shirts for all entrants, and prizes for the top three male and female finishers in each race and the relay. There is a chili cook-off with prizes for winners and aprons for participants. A marathon team category sums the top three times from team members; each runner also receives an individual time.
Two heated cabins with bunk beds are available at the start/finish area and sleep 14 people each. The Golden Manor Inn & Suites is located about 3 miles from the race. Running Soles, LLC is listed as a partnering running store with local locations in Elizabethtown and Campbellsville, KY. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
