The Wildcat @ General Butler
Carrollton, United States • 2 May 2026
Event Details
The Wildcat @ General Butler is a trail running event taking place at General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton, Kentucky. It offers several distance options on a single day.
Distances
The available trail races are:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- 20K Relay
- 6 Hours of Power
Location and Setting
The event is held within General Butler State Resort Park, which is located in the Ohio River valley. The park features a large lodge, a campground, an event center, and a lake. The course includes the Overlook, which provides a view of the confluence of the Kentucky and Ohio Rivers.
The park is named for General William O. Butler and was built on the grounds of the historic Butler family farm. A museum, the Butler-Turpin House, is located within the park.
The event is permitted under special use authorization from General Butler State Resort Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.