Brandenburg
Trail Running Calendar near Brandenburg 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Brandenburg for 2026-2027! We've gathered 12 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Trail runs at Jefferson Memorial Forest with an 8-mile route and a 5-mile option, cupless hydration, on-course water for the 8 miler, restroom facilities, awards for overall male and female, and a virtual option.
A themed running event with in-person and virtual 5K options plus a free kids mile, held October 17 at Saunders Springs Nature Preserve in Radcliff, Kentucky.
On October 24, 2026, the New Hope Wesleyan Ultra Trail Run offers four trail distances at O'Bannon Woods State Park, featuring single-track forest trails, rocky sections, notable elevation changes, aid stations, timing, and awards for top finishers.
November 2026
A chip timed 5k run/walk at Turtle Run Winery with race swag and a wine pour at the finish, supporting Special Olympics Indiana Harrison County.
A 5K and Half Marathon at Active Heroes Retreat in Shepherdsville, KY on wooded trails and gravel roads supporting military members and veterans.
A trail half marathon at Jefferson Memorial Forest near Louisville, KY, featuring steep climbs, multiple aid stations, and organized by Headfirst Performance.
December 2026
Experience an exclusive trail event at the Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation featuring looping courses through Kentucky forest and a runner's village by John Barr Lake with distances from 5K up to 100 miles.
Trail races at Waverly Park in Louisville offering a 6.6-mile loop and a half marathon plus virtual options. The event is cupless, has an aid station about halfway, on-site restrooms, limited parking, and overall male and female awards.
Trail marathon plus 16 mile and 8 mile loop races at Otter Creek Park in Brandenburg KY on Dec 19 2026 with aid stations, wooden medals, team scoring, and a chili cookoff.
February 2027
March 2027
Trail event at Nature Park in Elizabethtown KY offering 5K, 50K endurance race, and 25K relay on a mixed-surface loop with on-course aid stations.