Dances with Dirt Gnaw Bone
Nashville, United States • 16 May 2026
Trail Running in Brown County
Dances with Dirt Gnaw Bone takes place in Brown County, Indiana, near the artisan community of Nashville. The event utilizes the natural terrain of the area, which features 600-foot ridges and wooded trails. The course is situated approximately three miles from the town center of Nashville, known for its numerous art galleries.
The event offers a wide range of distances for individual participants as well as a relay option:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 miles
- 26.2 miles
- 50K
- 50M
- Relay
The routes involve technical trail elements including creek crossings and significant elevation changes. The 10K distance is noted for its high level of physical effort relative to standard road races. Relay teams navigate the same environment, focusing on group participation through the hilly landscape.
All participants have access to a marked course with aid stations. Upon completion, runners receive a finisher medal and entry to a post-race barbecue with beverages. Awards are presented to the first male and female finishers in all distance categories. Additionally, age group awards are available for the top three male and female finishers in five-year age increments across all individual events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.