Louisville Lovin' The Hills
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Event details
Louisville Lovin' the Hills takes place in Fairdale, KY on February 7, 2026. The event offers multiple trail distances:
- 50K
- 15 Miler
- 6 Miler
Registration closes on February 4 at 11:59 PM ET. The race began in 2004, originally as a single 50K event and has continued in subsequent years.
Course and logistics
The course is single-track trail through forest and is described as being divided into several named sections. The 6 miler follows the Red/Orange trail. The 15 miler combines the Blue, Yost, and Purple Heart sections. The 50K includes those sections plus Siltstone and Scott's Gap.
Packet pickup is available on February 6, 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Quest Outdoors, 4600 Shelbyville Rd, Suite 133, Louisville, KY 40207, and on race morning at the Horine Center. A pasta dinner with vegan and meat options is provided during packet pickup; the organizer requests advance notice of attendance to assist with planning. After the race participants gather in the Horine Center where soup is served, prizes are distributed by Quest Outdoors, and each finisher receives a wooden medal. Runners who complete this event and the Land Between the Lakes event are eligible for a combined award. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.