Trail Races & Routes in Kentucky

Explore 13 trail running and hiking routes across Kentucky. 5 organized races and 8 training routes covering distances from 4.2 mi to 23.6 mi. Elevation gains range from 322 ft to 4,585 ft.

Route NameLocationDistanceElevation GainType
Cave Run Trail (112) KY 4.2 mi 675 ft race
Sheltowee Trace - Red River Bridge to Corner Ridge Road KY 9.0 mi 1,364 ft race
Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 27 KY 9.1 mi 565 ft race
Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 1 KY 9.1 mi 633 ft race
Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 17 KY 9.5 mi 322 ft race
Hanson's Point Loop KY 9.7 mi 1,651 ft route
Canal Loop Trail (KY) Lyon County, Kentucky 10.4 mi 866 ft route
Land Between the Lakes Canal Loop KY 10.6 mi 1,171 ft route
Millennium Trail (KY) Bullitt County, Kentucky 13.9 mi 2,436 ft route
Rough Trail Wolfe County, Kentucky 15.2 mi 3,824 ft route
Siltstone & Scott's Gap Trails (KY) Jefferson County, Kentucky 15.7 mi 3,505 ft route
Swift-Koomer-Swift Wolfe County, Kentucky 23.1 mi 4,585 ft route
Central Hardwoods Trigg County, Kentucky 23.6 mi 1,135 ft route

Frequently Asked Questions

How many trail races are in Kentucky?

There are 5 organized races and 8 self-supported routes available in Kentucky.

What is the average elevation gain in Kentucky?

The average elevation gain is 1,749 feet, with routes ranging from 322 to 4,585 feet.

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