DWD 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, featuring ridges that reach 600 feet in height. The race start is located approximately three miles from the town center of Nashville. The course consists of trail segments that include creek crossings and hill climbs.
Participants can choose from a wide variety of distances for individual runners or participate as part of a team in the relay category. The event provides a marked course supported by aid stations along the route.
Available distances include:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 miles
- 26.2 miles
- 50K
- 50 miles
- Relay
All registered participants receive a finisher medal and access to a post-race barbecue and beverage. The event organizers present overall awards to the first-place male and female finishers in every distance. Additionally, age group awards are distributed three deep for male and female categories in five-year age increments across all event distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.