Trail Runs in Kentucky — 2026

There are 17 trail runs in Kentucky scheduled for 2026. The next is the The Ascent Red River Gorge 5K & 10K Trail Races in Slade on June 27. Kentucky trail runs run primarily June through March.

The Ascent Red River Gorge 5K & 10K Trail Races

Sat, Jun 27 · Slade, KY Slade

5K10K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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McDougal Lake Trail Fest

Sat, Jun 27 · Hodgenville, KY Hodgenville

MTB 4 Mile Junior Race (Ages 8-12)4 Mile Trail RunParty Lap +7

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Rudy Rumble Trail Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

10 & Under Kids Run10K

From $10 Open

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Run For Dreams

Sat, Jul 25 · Shelbyville, KY Shelbyville

12 hr6 Hr relay (up to 6 people)3 hr +1

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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MKK's Rugged Race Presented by Independence Bank

Sat, Aug 1 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Ultimate Rugged 5KElite Rugged 5K5K Trail Run +5

From $20 Open

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Freedom 250 2.5K Trail Race

Sat, Aug 29 · Nancy, KY Nancy

2.5K Trail Run

From $25 Open

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The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 3 · Slade, KY Slade

Half MarathonVIRTUAL Half Marathon

From $60 Open

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Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 4K

Sat, Oct 10 · Gravel Switch, KY Gravel Switch

2026 Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 4K

From $25 Open

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Run The Ridge Trail Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Beaver Dam, KY Beaver Dam

Run The Ridge Trail 5KRun The Ridge Trail 10KRun The Ridge Trail 25K

From $25 Open

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LBL Bridge to Bridge Trail Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Hardin, KY Hardin

22K Trail Run - Individual22K Trail Run - 2 Person Relay22K Trail Run - 3 Person Relay

From $69 Open 40 spots left

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Mammoth Cave 50K/25K

Sat, Oct 24 · Park City, KY Park City

Mammoth Cave 25KMammoth Cave 50K

From $65 Closed 65 spots left

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The Wildcat @ General Butler

Sat, Nov 7 · Carrollton, KY Carrollton

Saturday 5KSaturday 5KSaturday 6 Hours of Power +6

From $40 Open

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The Red Monster

Sat, Nov 14 · Slade, KY Slade

The Red Monster 25kThe Red Monster 50 Mile

From $80 Open

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Pilgrimage in the Park 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Nancy, KY Nancy

Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race

Sat, Dec 5 · Shepherdsville, KY Shepherdsville

Half Marathon- (Saturday MORNING)Half Marathon - (Saturday NIGHT)Half Marathon - (Sunday MORNING) +9

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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Land Between the Lakes - The Great American Trail Race

Sat, Mar 13 · Grand Rivers, KY Grand Rivers

23km23kmMarathon +5

From $59 Open

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Howlin' Wolfe 25k/50k

Sat, Mar 27 · Slade, KY Slade

Howlin' Wolfe 25KHowlin' Wolfe 25KHowlin' Wolfe 50k +1

From $70 Closed 100 spots left

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