Kentucky
Kentucky Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Kentucky for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 78 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Kentucky below and join the trail community at these great events!
March 2027
Trail events in the Red River Gorge on March 27, 2027 offering 25K and 50K courses from Natural Bridge State Resort Park with mixed road and single track terrain, aid stations, and a 200-runner field cap.
Gravel surface race in Bowling Green with 5K, 10K and a 13.1 miles half marathon on looped out and back courses and a 3 hour 30 minute time limit.
April 2027
Gravel out and back races in Bowling Green offering 5K, 10K and 13.1 miles with a 3 hour 30 minute time limit and online registration.
A timed endurance event in Parksville, Kentucky with 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour running and ruck options, relays, on-site camping, and a full aid station at the start/finish.
Pirate 5K, 10K and Half Marathon in Bowling Green KY on April 24 2027 features gravel out and back loop courses with a 3 hour 30 minute time limit.
May 2027
A 20-mile single-loop hike on May 8, 2027 through Land Between the Lakes at Nickell Branch Recreation Area with aid stations, varied terrain, and a finisher medal.
Bowling Green event on 05/08/2027 offering 5K, 10K and 13.1 Mile gravel out-and-back courses with registration via RunSignup.
Test your strategy and endurance in a two hour adventure race featuring eighteen unique challenges like ziplining and climbing across a five hundred acre Kentucky farm.
Gravel out and back races in Bowling Green, KY on May 22, 2027 offering 5K, 10K and 13.1M with a 3 hours 30 minutes time limit.
Medal Madness in Bowling Green offers 5K, 10K and a 13.1 mile race on gravel out-and-back loops with a 3 hour 30 minute time limit.
June 2027
A night time 10 hour endurance run at Carson Park Fairgrounds in Paducah with chip timing on a lighted half mile oval, a large aid station, on site parking, and options to stop at common race distances or continue into ultras.
Luau 5K, 10K and 13.1M in Bowling Green, KY on 06/12/2027 features gravel out and back loops with a 3 hour 30 minute course limit.
Trail races and a virtual option at Natural Bridge Campground on June 26, 2027 featuring 5K, 10K distances, a four hour limit, medals, shirts, and on course water refill stations.
Gravel road races in Bowling Green offering 5K, 10K and a 13.1 mile half marathon with repeated out-and-back laps and a 3 hour 30 minute time limit.
July 2027
Luau 5K, 10K and half marathon in Bowling Green, KY on July 24, 2027, with finisher medals, published results, and limited race day support.
August 2027
Obstacle and trail races including 5K and 10K options plus kids races at Diamond Lake Resort on August 7, 2027, with proceeds supporting MentorKids Kentucky.
Ninja 5K, 10K and half marathon in Bowling Green KY on 08/28/2027 with listed registration fees and limited medical and water stations on site.
September 2027
Chip timed 5K at Kentucky Horse Park on the Hunter Pace turf and cross country course with awards, shirts, ribbons, photos and proceeds to the Kentucky Horse Council.