Shelby Trails - Simpsonville, KY

Simpsonville, United States • 17 Jan 2026

Event

Shelby Trails takes place on January 17, 2026 in Simpsonville, KY (5063 Aiken Rd, 40067). The event offers two distances:

  • 4 Mile
  • 8 Mile

Entry fees listed are $35 for the 4 Mile and $50 for the 8 Mile. Online registration closes January 14, 2026.

Course

The 4 Mile follows one loop of the 2015 course; the 8 Mile runs two loops of the same route. The route begins on wider, flat trail sections that allow runners to spread out, then passes a row of cedars and a creek bottom. The trail crosses a creek on a small wooden bridge, includes a slight uphill section, and continues through woody areas and long rows of cedars. Parts of the course are technical single-track; other sections are wider grass and dirt trails that wind through pastures and woodlands. The course includes some hills and varied terrain characteristic of a trail run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 mi
8 Mile
4 mi
4 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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