DWD Gnaw Bone
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Event overview
Dances with Dirt Gnaw Bone is set for May 16, 2026, in the Gnaw Bone / Nashville area of southern Indiana. The event is held on natural trail terrain with significant elevation changes and technical trail sections. The layout includes steep ridges and varied singletrack typical of Brown County, Indiana.
Race distances and format
The event offers multiple individual distances and a team relay:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1M
- 26.2M
- 50K
- 50M
- Relay for teams
The 10K is noted as substantially slower than comparable road times and requires noticeably greater effort. The relay involves trail sections with creek crossings and steep hill climbs.
Services, awards and logistics
All entries include a marked course with aid stations, a finisher medal, and eligibility for awards. A post-race barbecue and brew is provided for participants. Overall awards are given to the first male and female in each distance. Age-group awards are given three deep in five-year male and female age groups for all events. Additional add-on options are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
