The Wildcat @ General Butler

The Wildcat @ General Butler

The Wildcat @ General Butler is a trail running event held at General Butler State Resort Park Recreation Center in Carrollton, Kentucky. The event offers multiple race formats on park trails and includes both looped and point to point options.

Distances and formats include:

• 5K
• 10K
• 13.1 Miles (half marathon)
• 5K loops for the 6 Hours of Power
• 20K relay

The 6 Hours of Power challenges runners to complete as many 5K loops as possible within six hours. Runners must complete four loops to finish officially. The park record for completed loops is 10.

The event takes place within General Butler State Resort Park and is permitted under a special use authorization from the park. The park features an overlook with views of the confluence of the Kentucky and Ohio Rivers, a historic Butler-Turpin House museum dating to 1859 that offers guided tours, a lodge, a campground, an event center, and a lake. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.