DWD Gnaw Bone

MAY
16
2026
Experience the rugged trails and 600 foot ridges of Brown County at this diverse trail event. Choose from distances ranging from a 5K to a 50 mile ultra or join a relay team for a day of dirt and creek crossings.
Sat 16 May 2026
50 miles 50 kilometers 26 miles 13 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Trail Running in Brown County

Dances with Dirt Gnaw Bone takes place in Brown County, Indiana, near the artisan community of Nashville. The event utilizes the natural terrain of the area, featuring ridges that reach 600 feet in height. The race start is located approximately three miles from the town center of Nashville. The course consists of trail segments that include creek crossings and hill climbs.

Participants can choose from a wide variety of distances for individual runners or participate as part of a team in the relay category. The event provides a marked course supported by aid stations along the route.

Available distances include:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • 13.1 miles
  • 26.2 miles
  • 50K
  • 50 miles
  • Relay

All registered participants receive a finisher medal and access to a post-race barbecue and beverage. The event organizers present overall awards to the first-place male and female finishers in every distance. Additionally, age group awards are distributed three deep for male and female categories in five-year age increments across all event distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 mi
50m
50 km
50k
26 mi
26.2m
13 mi
13.1m
10 km
10k
5 km
Relay