Knobstone 50
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Knobstone 50
The Knobstone 50 is a rugged, point to point trail race that follows the Knobstone Trail in southern Indiana. The course covers 50 miles from Deam Lake State Recreation Area northward to Delaney Creek Park and accumulates roughly 10,000 ft of elevation gain. Terrain includes steep ascents and technical descents, rocky ridges, dense hardwood forest, narrow winding singletrack, exposed ridgelines with sweeping views, shaded valleys, and multiple creek crossings.
Runners must check in and out at every aid station; certain stations cannot be skipped, including New Chapel, Elk Creek, and Spurgeon. Crews may access designated aid stations at Leota, Elk Creek, Oxley, and Spurgeon. Pacers are allowed only at Elk Creek, Oxley, and Spurgeon and must be registered, complete a waiver, wear a pacer bib, and enter or exit only at pacer designations.
The event is cupless, so participants must carry their own refillable container. Drop bag policies allow up to five on course and one finish area bag, with usable stations at New Chapel (17.5 mi), Leota (25.6 mi), Elk Creek (32.8 mi), Oxley (38.2 mi), Spurgeon (44.4 mi), and Delaney at the finish. The course is marked with pink and black checkered tape, pink flags with reflective ends, and laminated signs. Additional event services include live GPS tracking, well stocked aid stations, a shuttle to the start area, packet pickup options, and on site lodging at Delaney Creek Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
