Louisville Lovin' The Hills
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Event overview
Louisville Lovin' the Hills takes place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Fairdale, KY, at 12304 Holsclaw Hill Road. The event offers three distances: 50K, 15 Miler, and 6 Miler. Registration closes on Wednesday, February 4 at 11:59 PM ET.
Course
The course is a single-track trail through forest. The routes are formed by combining named trail sections: the Red/Orange Trail (used for the 6 miler), plus Blue, Yost, and Purple Heart (forming the 15 miler), with additional sections Siltstone and Scott's Gap used to create the 50K.
Pre-race and packet pickup
Packet pickup is scheduled for February 6 at Quest Outdoors, 4600 Shelbyville Rd Suite 133, Louisville, KY. A pasta dinner with meat and vegan options is provided during packet pickup; participants are asked to notify organizers if they plan to attend so there is enough food. Race-morning packet pickup is also available at the race start location in the Horine Center.
Additional notes
Annual training runs are held in January in the weeks leading up to the race; exact dates are posted by the organizers. There is a combined-award option with the Land Between the Lakes event for participants who complete both events and report their participation at the LBL finish. After the race, participants gather in the Horine Center, where soup and post-race refreshments are provided. Prizes are donated by Quest Outdoors and each finisher receives a wooden medal; extra swag is available for early sign-ups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
