Howlin' Wolfe 50k

Slade, United States • 11 Apr 2026

Event Overview

The Howlin' Wolfe 50k is a trail running event taking place in the Red River Gorge area. The race starts and finishes at Natural Bridge State Resort Park in Slade, Kentucky.

Course Details

The course features a mix of terrain, including road running, single-track trail, and fire road. Runners will pass several natural features of the Red River Gorge during the event. Aid stations are located at Gray's Arch parking area, Koomer Ridge Campground, and Auxier Ridge parking area.

Participation

This is the first annual edition of the race. Participation for both the 25k and 50k events combined is capped at 200 runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
Howlin' Wolfe 50k
25 km
Howlin' Wolfe 25k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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