Knobstone 50
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Knobstone 50 - April 11, 2026
The Knobstone 50 is a point to point 50 mile trail race held in Borden, Indiana along the Knobstone Trail. The course runs northward from Deam Lake State Recreation Area to Delaney Creek Park and accumulates roughly 10,000 feet of elevation gain. Organizers describe the trail as steep and hilly, with backcountry forest, steep climbs, and sweeping vistas that are reminiscent of Appalachian terrain.
Event logistics include shuttle transport between Delaney Creek Park and Deam Lake. Registration closes on Fri, Apr 3 prior to the race. Start and finish locations are listed as Deam Lake State Recreation Area, 1217 Deam Lake Rd, Borden, IN 47106, and Delaney Creek Park, 8215 Delaney Park Rd, Scottsburg, IN 47170.
All participants receive a commemorative performance hat produced in collaboration with Fractel; the hat is made from 100% recycled materials and features a breathable mesh top, a pliable brim, and an internal sweatband. Each finisher’s name is etched onto a yearly Finisher Slab. Podium awards are given to the top three male and top three female finishers; there is currently no additional awarding in the non-binary category. The race accepts declared gender at registration and provides an option to record desired pronouns.
A pregnancy and new child deferral policy allows deferment of an entry for up to two years under specified conditions; the race may require proof and requests that runners contact the Race Director at least one week before race day to process a deferral. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
