Louisville
Trail Running Calendar near Louisville 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Louisville for 2026-2027! We've gathered 16 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Trail races of 4 miles and 8 miles at Blackacre Nature Preserve with farm animals on course, finisher medals, awards, and a cupless water policy.
September 2026
Trail race at O'Bannon Woods State Park offering 50 mile, 50K, 25K and a 50 mile relay on technical singletrack with aid stations and camping nearby.
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.
Trail endurance and fun runs at Deam Lake SRA on a 4.167 mile loop with 6 hour and 12 hour options, limited entries, prizes, and a finisher medal.
Deam Lake Winter Warrior is the Deam Lake stop in a winter series with 6-mile, 12-mile, 4-hour endurance and virtual options on the Yellow Trail. The event uses Buzzards Roost Shelter, is cupless, and has limited parking.
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.
April 2027
Point to point 50 mile trail race on Indiana's Knobstone Trail on April 10, 2027, featuring roughly 10,000 feet of elevation gain and forested backcountry views.