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Kentucky Trail Running Calendar 2025-2026

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Monthly updates for Kentucky

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Explore the best trail runs in Kentucky for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 20 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Kentucky below and join the running community at these great events!

January 2026
Jan
3
Sa

Frozen Nuts Trail Run

Trail Run 5 km 10 km Half Marathon
Jan
10
Sa

US Road Running - Smiths Grove

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 13 mi
Jan
17
Sa

Shelby Trails - Simpsonville, KY

Trail Run 4 mi 8 mi
February 2026
Feb
7
Sa

Louisville Lovin' The Hills

Trail Run 6 mi 15 mi 50 km
March 2026
Mar
13
Fr

Warbird 100

Trail Run Half Marathon 50 km 100 mi
Mar
14
Sa

Land Between The Lakes Trail Runs

Trail Run 23 km Marathon 60 km 50 mi
Mar
21
Sa

Lucky O'possum

Trail Run 5 km 10 km Half Marathon
April 2026
Apr
11
Sa

Saunders Springs Shootout

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 20 km 30 km
Apr
19
Su

Dirt Days Trail Series - Ault Park Switchback

Trail Run 4 mi
Apr
26
Su

Backside Trail Marathon - Louisville, KY

Trail Run Half Marathon Marathon
May 2026
May
2
Sa

The Wildcat @ General Butler

Trail Run 5 km 10 km ... Half Marathon 6 hr
May
17
Su

Dirt Days Trail Series - Mt. Airy Ridge Run

Trail Run 5 mi 11 mi
June 2026
Jun
13
Sa

Gavin's Gallop 5K

Trail Run 5 km
Jun
21
Su

Dirt Days Trail Series - French Park Creek Crossings

Trail Run 4 mi
Jun
27
Sa

The Ascent Red River Gorge 5K

Trail Run 5 km
August 2026
Aug
28
Fr

Cabernet Canter Cross Country 10K

Trail Run 5 km 10 km
September 2026
Sep
20
Su

Spoonbread Festival 5K

Urban Trail 5 km
Sep
26
Sa

Run Baby Run 5K - Lexington

Trail Run 5 km
Sep
27
Su

The Raven 10k

Trail Run 10 km
October 2026
Oct
3
Sa

The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon

Trail Run 13 mi