Mcdougal Lake Trail Fest

JUN
27-28
2026
Experience a weekend of outdoor sports at McDougal Lake with trail runs and mountain bike races ranging from 4 to 32 miles. Compete for podium spots or enjoy the party lap at this multi discipline trail festival.
27-28 Jun 2026
40 miles 32 miles 20 miles 16 miles 8 miles 4 miles

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McDougal Lake Trail Fest

The McDougal Lake Trail Fest is a multi-discipline event held over two days in Hodgenville, Kentucky. The festival features a combination of trail running and mountain bike races centered around the 8-mile trail loop at McDougal Lake. Participants can choose between running disciplines, cycling events, or multi-day combination challenges.

The event offers several distances for trail runners:

  • 4 Miles
  • 8 Miles

On the second day, the focus shifts to mountain biking with multiple distance options based on loops of the primary trail:

  • 4 Miles (Junior race for ages 8-12)
  • 8 Miles (One loop)
  • 16 Miles (Two loops)
  • 32 Miles (Four loops)

There are dedicated divisions for E-bikes in the 16-mile and 32-mile categories. For those seeking a multi-day test, the Double Down options allow participants to compete in a trail run on the first day and a mountain bike race on the second day.

Participants receive a t-shirt, custom medal, and decal. In competitive divisions, awards are presented to the first through third place finishers for both genders. The 32-mile mountain bike event has a four-hour time limit. The junior mountain bike race is recommended for those who can maintain an average speed of 6 mph. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

40 mi
Double Down 8 Mile Trail Race & Four for 7/4
32 mi
Four for 7/4 Challenge
20 mi
Double Down 4 Mile Trail Race & Race Loop
16 mi
Race Loops
8 mi
8 Mile Trail Run
8 mi
Party Lap
4 mi
4 Mile Trail Run
Mtb 4 Mile Junior Race (ages 8-12)
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