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Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race

Shepherdsville, United States • 6-7 Dec 2025

Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race unfolds at Camp Crooked Creek in the Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation near Shepherdsville, Kentucky, in Bourbon Country. The centerpiece is a demanding 12.7-mile loop with about 2,300 feet of elevation gain, winding through 1,000 acres of hardwood forest and abundant wildlife.

The weekend offers multiple distances: 100-mile and 50-mile ultramarathons, plus marathon and half-marathon options, with Marathon Triple Play and Half Marathon Triple Play. Notable features include an extended 36-hour cutoff, a Pit Road for athlete support, heated shower houses, and on-site camping and lodging. The course provides a rugged, scenic trail experience just 15 minutes from Louisville. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Kentucky Shepherdsville

Race information

Registration
100 mi
100 Mile
100 mi
Pacer - 100 Mile and 50 Mile
50 mi
50 Mile
42 km
Marathon Triple Play
26 mi
Marathon - (saturday Night)
26 mi
Marathon - (sunday Morning)
26 mi
Marathon- (saturday Morning)
21 km
Half Marathon Triple Play
13 mi
Half Marathon - (sunday Morning)
13 mi
Half Marathon- (saturday Morning)
13 mi
Half Marathon - (saturday Night)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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