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Crooked Creek 5K Trail Challenge

Name: Crooked Creek 5K Trail Challenge
Start: 2025-12-06
End: 2025-12-07
Location: Shepherdsville

Shepherdsville, United States • 6-7 Dec 2025

The Crooked Creek 5K Trail Challenge is a unique running event held at the Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Taking place over two days in early December 2025, this 5K trail race offers participants a chance to experience a challenging course winding through over 1,000 acres of scenic terrain. Runners navigate rolling hills, dense forests of oak, hickory, and beech trees, and pass by the picturesque 70-acre John Barr Lake. Known for its tough ultra-trail races, Camp Crooked Creek provides a rugged and beautiful setting, making this 5K a special challenge for trail enthusiasts seeking both natural beauty and a test of endurance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Kentucky Shepherdsville

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5 km

5k Trail Challenge

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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