Trail Runs in Kentucky 2026 | Upcoming Races & Dates | My Next Race

There are 15 trail runs in Kentucky scheduled for 2026. The next is the Run For Dreams in Shelbyville on July 25. Kentucky trail runs run primarily July through March.

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

MKK's Rugged Race Presented by Independence Bank

Sat, Aug 1 · Owensboro, KY Owensboro

Elite Rugged 5KUltimate Rugged 5K5K Trail Run +5

From $20 Open Closing Soon

McDougal Lake Trail Fest

Sat, Aug 8 · Hodgenville, KY Hodgenville

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

From $25 Open

Freedom 250 2.5K Trail Race

Sat, Aug 29 · Nancy, KY Nancy

2.5K Trail Run

From $25 Open

The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 3 · Slade, KY Slade

Half MarathonVIRTUAL Half Marathon

From $60 Open Closing Soon

Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 4K

Sat, Oct 10 · Gravel Switch, KY Gravel Switch

2026 Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 4K

From $25 Open

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

LBL Bridge to Bridge Trail Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Hardin, KY Hardin

22K Trail Run - 3 Person Relay22K Trail Run - 2 Person Relay22K Trail Run - Individual

From $69 Open Closing Soon 40 spots left

Mammoth Cave 50K/25K

Sat, Oct 24 · Park City, KY Park City

Mammoth Cave 25KMammoth Cave 50K

From $65 Open 65 spots left

The Wildcat @ General Butler

Sat, Nov 7 · Carrollton, KY Carrollton

Saturday 6 Hours of PowerSaturday 5KSaturday 6 Hours of Power +6

From $40 Open

The Red Monster

Sat, Nov 14 · Slade, KY Slade

The Red Monster 25kThe Red Monster 50 Mile

From $50 Open

Pilgrimage in the Park 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Nancy, KY Nancy

Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $0 Open

Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race

Sat, Dec 5 · Shepherdsville, KY Shepherdsville

Half Marathon- (Saturday MORNING)Half Marathon TRIPLE PLAYHalf Marathon - (Sunday MORNING) +9

From $15 Open 50 spots left

Land Between the Lakes - The Great American Trail Race

Sat, Mar 13 · Grand Rivers, KY Grand Rivers

23km23kmMarathon +5

From $59 Open

Howlin' Wolfe 25k/50k

Sat, Mar 27 · Slade, KY Slade

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

From $70 Closed 100 spots left