Mini Barnyard Ultra
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Event Overview
The Little Rooster Run is a multi-event trail running weekend taking place at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds and Park in Glencoe, Kentucky. It features three distinct events.
Events
- Little Rooster Kids Fun Run: A half-mile trail run for children aged 10 and under.
- Little Rooster Run 5K Trail: A 5K (3.187-mile) trail race. The course winds through open park areas and canopy-covered trails with nearly 400 feet of combined ascent and descent.
- Little Rooster Run Mini Barnyard Ultra Trail: A "last runner standing" format event where participants must complete a 2.083-mile trail loop within 30 minutes, starting a new loop every half hour. The event continues until only one runner remains who can complete a final "victory lap." A headlamp is required for this race.
Course & Logistics
The events share a course at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. The 5K and Mini Barnyard Ultra use a similar 2.083-mile loop with a total ascent of 335 feet and descent of 315 feet. The 5K includes an additional section near a pond. The Kids Fun Run uses a separate, half-mile mowed cross-country path.
Participants in the Mini Barnyard Ultra registered by a specified date can reserve a crew tent space and receive a "Pavilion Pass" for access to a full-service aid station offering items like quesadillas, pizza, and nutrition products.
Location & Amenities
The venue is in Glencoe, Kentucky, described as a rural farming community accessible from Cincinnati, Lexington, and Louisville. Ample free on-site parking is available. On-site camping is available for 5K and Ultra participants. A list of nearby accommodations, attractions, and restaurants is provided.
Awards & Charitable Component
All Kids Fun Run participants receive a memento. The 5K awards overall and age group winners. The Mini Barnyard Ultra awards the "last runner standing." A portion of the event proceeds supports youth running programs and community initiatives in the area through the organizer's charitable branch, Soul Purpose. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
