Brandenburg
Trail Running Calendar near Brandenburg 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Brandenburg for 2026-2027! We've gathered 13 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Trail ultramarathon at O'Bannon Woods State Park on 19 Sep 2026 offering 50M, 50M relay, 50K, and 25K across technical singletrack and ridgelines.
A 3.1 miles light trail 5K at Elizabethtown Nature Park on September 26, 2026, with age group awards; adult registration is $25 and kids 12 and under run free.
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.
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 Thanksgiving-themed chip-timed 5k at Turtle Run Winery in Corydon, IN, on November 7, 2026, featuring wine pours and event items including a t-shirt, collapsible wine glass, and a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper.
A 5K and Half Marathon at Active Heroes Retreat in Shepherdsville, KY on wooded trails and gravel roads supporting military members and veterans.
Experience the rugged Siltstone Trail at the JMF Trails Hillbilly Half, a demanding half marathon featuring steep climbs and scenic ridges in Jefferson Memorial Forest.
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.
Experience a scenic loop course on singletrack trails in Brandenburg featuring a marathon, 16 miler, and 8 miler followed by a festive chili cook off.
February 2027
March 2027
Experience an endurance challenge at Elizabethtown Nature Park featuring an 8 hour race and a 5K trail run. Navigate a scenic loop of lakeside trails and rolling woodland terrain with full aid station support.