Blackacre Barnstormer
- Date Sun 24th August 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Louisville, Kentucky
- Price $32.80 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Blackacre Barnstormer on Sunday, August 24, 2025, in the scenic locale of Louisville, Jefferson! This unique trail race offers two exciting distances—4 miles and 8 miles—through the breathtaking trails of Blackacre Nature Preserve. Participants will enjoy a delightful run that meanders through fields and wooded paths, with chances to spot local wildlife like goats and cows along the way.
Starting near the historic Tyler Homestead and Barn, runners will experience a carefully crafted course that minimizes cross-country terrain in favor of beautiful trails. Each participant will receive a distinctive finisher medal, and there are awards for the top overall male and female finishers as well as the top three in each age group. Afterward, cool down with refreshing ice cream and snacks while socializing with fellow runners. Remember, this event is cupless, so be sure to bring your own hydration gear. Don’t miss this opportunity to embrace nature, challenge yourself, and support Blackacre Conservancy!
Starting near the historic Tyler Homestead and Barn, runners will experience a carefully crafted course that minimizes cross-country terrain in favor of beautiful trails. Each participant will receive a distinctive finisher medal, and there are awards for the top overall male and female finishers as well as the top three in each age group. Afterward, cool down with refreshing ice cream and snacks while socializing with fellow runners. Remember, this event is cupless, so be sure to bring your own hydration gear. Don’t miss this opportunity to embrace nature, challenge yourself, and support Blackacre Conservancy!
Organiser's Description
BLACKACRE BARNSTORMER 4 & 8 MILE TRAIL RACE BENEFITING BLACKACRE CONSERVANCY!
Come out and enjoy a one of a kind experience running through the trails of Blackacre Nature Preserve. Starting near the Tyler Homestead and Historic Barn, this years course will traverse both field and trail. Spy goats, cows and other farm animals along the way.
FINISHER MEDALS
Check out the finisher medal below.
PACKET PICK UP
Packet pick-up will be on-site race day. Please plan to pick-up your race packet with enough time to allow for pinning your bib before race start.
AWARDS
Each race will have awards for Overall Male & Female
Top three in each age group
All finishers will receive our Unique Blackacre Barnstormer medal (See image below).
Additionally, race shirts featuring the Barnstorming Goat are available for $5 to any and all who would like to order one from the RunSignUp race page Store.
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS
We will have ice cream cups at the finish line along with pre-packaged snack items post race. A perfect way to cool down and great excuse to stick around and socialize post race.
STAY HYDRATED & STAY SAFE
This event is CUPLESS. Please bring your own water bottle, hydration pack, or cup.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
After talking to many who have previous run Blackacre trails and running them many times over the past few weeks, we believe we have mapped out a course which sticks to more trails and less Cross Country style running, as well as taking participants to areas possibly less traveled previously. We start near the 1790 Double Crib Barn and follow the lane to jump on the Sunrise Meadow trail. This section runs along the tree line and meadow area. About the 1 mile mark we dip into the woods on the Waterfall Trail. This section is a bit rocky in places but beautiful. As we near Mile 2 we pass one of the oldest White Oaks in Kentucky following a lollypop loop on the Cattail Pond trail. Heading back toward the homestead, we will dip to the right and run past the Spring House. Following along side the barn we will head out toward Dragonfly Pond. From Dragonfly Pond we will figure 8 the Sunset Trail and say Hello to the goats as we make out way to the barn. Passing through the barn you will loop around Dragonfly Pond one more time and finish next to the Presley Tyler homestead. 8 Milers will continue for a second loop while the 4 Milers finish at the arch.
See Course Map Below
Link to Garmin Course Map and GPX File: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/304621242
T-SHIRTS
Shirts for this series are an optional add-on. This keeps the cost of the race reasonable for families and those who have way too many race shirts. We will have a limited number of shirts available for sale on race day. If you know you want a shirt, please pre-order during registration. Or use the link at the top of the page. Be sure to place your order no later than 2 weeks before race day.
PARKING--ARRIVE EARLY & CARPOOL
We ask that you plan to arrive early for parking. A large portion of parking will be in a grass field. We want to be respectful of the property so we are able to have many more great events in the future. Carpooling is preferred to make space for everyone planning to participate. If you are planning to run with a friend, we encourage carpooling.
WATER/SNACKS
This event is CUPLESS. Please bring your own water bottle, hydration pack, or cup. Bottled Water will be available in limited supply. Water and pre packaged snacks will be available post race.
Come out and enjoy a one of a kind experience running through the trails of Blackacre Nature Preserve. Starting near the Tyler Homestead and Historic Barn, this years course will traverse both field and trail. Spy goats, cows and other farm animals along the way.
FINISHER MEDALS
Check out the finisher medal below.
PACKET PICK UP
Packet pick-up will be on-site race day. Please plan to pick-up your race packet with enough time to allow for pinning your bib before race start.
AWARDS
Each race will have awards for Overall Male & Female
Top three in each age group
All finishers will receive our Unique Blackacre Barnstormer medal (See image below).
Additionally, race shirts featuring the Barnstorming Goat are available for $5 to any and all who would like to order one from the RunSignUp race page Store.
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS
We will have ice cream cups at the finish line along with pre-packaged snack items post race. A perfect way to cool down and great excuse to stick around and socialize post race.
STAY HYDRATED & STAY SAFE
This event is CUPLESS. Please bring your own water bottle, hydration pack, or cup.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
After talking to many who have previous run Blackacre trails and running them many times over the past few weeks, we believe we have mapped out a course which sticks to more trails and less Cross Country style running, as well as taking participants to areas possibly less traveled previously. We start near the 1790 Double Crib Barn and follow the lane to jump on the Sunrise Meadow trail. This section runs along the tree line and meadow area. About the 1 mile mark we dip into the woods on the Waterfall Trail. This section is a bit rocky in places but beautiful. As we near Mile 2 we pass one of the oldest White Oaks in Kentucky following a lollypop loop on the Cattail Pond trail. Heading back toward the homestead, we will dip to the right and run past the Spring House. Following along side the barn we will head out toward Dragonfly Pond. From Dragonfly Pond we will figure 8 the Sunset Trail and say Hello to the goats as we make out way to the barn. Passing through the barn you will loop around Dragonfly Pond one more time and finish next to the Presley Tyler homestead. 8 Milers will continue for a second loop while the 4 Milers finish at the arch.
See Course Map Below
Link to Garmin Course Map and GPX File: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/304621242
T-SHIRTS
Shirts for this series are an optional add-on. This keeps the cost of the race reasonable for families and those who have way too many race shirts. We will have a limited number of shirts available for sale on race day. If you know you want a shirt, please pre-order during registration. Or use the link at the top of the page. Be sure to place your order no later than 2 weeks before race day.
PARKING--ARRIVE EARLY & CARPOOL
We ask that you plan to arrive early for parking. A large portion of parking will be in a grass field. We want to be respectful of the property so we are able to have many more great events in the future. Carpooling is preferred to make space for everyone planning to participate. If you are planning to run with a friend, we encourage carpooling.
WATER/SNACKS
This event is CUPLESS. Please bring your own water bottle, hydration pack, or cup. Bottled Water will be available in limited supply. Water and pre packaged snacks will be available post race.
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