Land Between The Lakes Trail Runs

Event overview

The Land Between the Lakes - The Great American Trail Race takes place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Grand Rivers, Kentucky. Four distances are offered:

• 50 mile
• 60 km
• Marathon
• 23 km

Entry fees are listed for each distance in the event information. Age eligibility ranges are provided per event. Dogs are not allowed to run or walk with participants due to insurance policy.

Course, logistics and rules

All distances begin along the shoreline of Kentucky Lake at Lighthouse Landing and run about 2 miles to the Land Between the Lakes trailhead. The main Canal Loop is approximately 11.3 miles, mostly single-track on packed dirt with rolling hills on the Lake Barkley side and larger hills on the Kentucky Lake side. The route offers views of both lakes. Course markings: the Canal Loop uses blue markers; connector trails use yellow lettered markers.

Loop structure for each event: the 23 km runs one loop, the marathon two loops, the 60 km three loops, and the 50 mile four loops plus a 0.62 mile out-and-back section after the fourth loop. There is a 12-hour limit on all races. Participants who miss published cut-off rules for final loops will be directed to return to Grand Rivers for the finish and will receive a time and award for the distance completed.

Packet pickup, a pre-race pasta dinner, parking assistance, porta-john locations, and post-race food at the Grand Rivers Community Center are part of race logistics. Awards include buckles and medals for specific distances and lifetime-mile recognition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.