Etown Trail Classic
- Date Sat 7th March 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Price Free - $80.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of endurance and adventure at the Etown Trail Classic, happening on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, in the picturesque Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky! Set against the stunning backdrop of Buffalo Lake, this ultra-distance race invites participants to challenge themselves on a beautiful loop course that meanders along the tranquil shoreline, through shaded woodland trails, and across rolling terrain. Whether you're aiming for a personal best, tackling your first ultra, or simply savoring the breathtaking Kentucky countryside, this event promises an unforgettable experience.
Runners can choose from exciting distances, including a 5K, an 8-hour solo challenge, or an 8-hour team relay, catering to all levels of experience. With fully stocked aid stations, enthusiastic volunteer support, and the camaraderie of the ultra-community, participants will feel motivated every step of the way. As you cross the finish line, celebrate your achievement with well-deserved post-race refreshments, finisher medals, and race swag. Join us at Buffalo Lake for a day filled with adventure, achievement, and the joy of pushing your limits! Are you ready to take on the challenge?
Runners can choose from exciting distances, including a 5K, an 8-hour solo challenge, or an 8-hour team relay, catering to all levels of experience. With fully stocked aid stations, enthusiastic volunteer support, and the camaraderie of the ultra-community, participants will feel motivated every step of the way. As you cross the finish line, celebrate your achievement with well-deserved post-race refreshments, finisher medals, and race swag. Join us at Buffalo Lake for a day filled with adventure, achievement, and the joy of pushing your limits! Are you ready to take on the challenge?
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE ENDURANCE CHALLENGE AT THE SCENIC BUFFALO LAKE IN ELIZABETHTOWN, KENTUCKY. THIS ULTRA-DISTANCE RACE TAKES YOU ON A STUNNING LOOP COURSE THAT WINDS ALONG THE LAKES TRANQUIL SHORELINE, THROUGH SHADED WOODLAND TRAILS, AND ACROSS ROLLING TERRAIN THAT WILL TEST BOTH YOUR SPEED AND YOUR STAMINA.
WHETHER YOURE CHASING A PERSONAL RECORD, LOOKING TO CONQUER YOUR FIRST ULTRA, OR SIMPLY SOAKING IN THE BEAUTY OF KENTUCKYS COUNTRYSIDE, BUFFALO LAKE DELIVERS AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER. RUNNERS WILL ENJOY FULLY STOCKED AID STATIONS, ENTHUSIASTIC VOLUNTEER SUPPORT, AND THE CAMARADERIE THAT ONLY THE ULTRA COMMUNITY CAN PROVIDE.
WITH EVERY LAP, YOULL TAKE IN SWEEPING WATER VIEWS, PEACEFUL NATURAL SURROUNDINGS, AND THE SATISFACTION OF PUSHING YOURSELF FARTHER THAN YOU THOUGHT POSSIBLE. CROSS THE FINISH LINE AND CELEBRATE YOUR ACHIEVEMENT WITH POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS AND WELL-EARNED BRAGGING RIGHTS.
DISTANCES: 5K, 8 HOUR SOLO, 8 HOUR TEAMS
TERRAIN: MIXED SURFACE PAVED PATHS, GRAVEL ROADS, AND NATURAL TRAILS
PERKS: FINISHER MEDALS, RACE SWAG, CHIP-TIMED RESULTS, OVERALL AWARDS, AND PROFESSIONAL EVENT MANAGEMENT
BUFFALO LAKE IS CALLINGARE YOU READY TO ANSWER?
WHETHER YOURE CHASING A PERSONAL RECORD, LOOKING TO CONQUER YOUR FIRST ULTRA, OR SIMPLY SOAKING IN THE BEAUTY OF KENTUCKYS COUNTRYSIDE, BUFFALO LAKE DELIVERS AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER. RUNNERS WILL ENJOY FULLY STOCKED AID STATIONS, ENTHUSIASTIC VOLUNTEER SUPPORT, AND THE CAMARADERIE THAT ONLY THE ULTRA COMMUNITY CAN PROVIDE.
WITH EVERY LAP, YOULL TAKE IN SWEEPING WATER VIEWS, PEACEFUL NATURAL SURROUNDINGS, AND THE SATISFACTION OF PUSHING YOURSELF FARTHER THAN YOU THOUGHT POSSIBLE. CROSS THE FINISH LINE AND CELEBRATE YOUR ACHIEVEMENT WITH POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS AND WELL-EARNED BRAGGING RIGHTS.
DISTANCES: 5K, 8 HOUR SOLO, 8 HOUR TEAMS
TERRAIN: MIXED SURFACE PAVED PATHS, GRAVEL ROADS, AND NATURAL TRAILS
PERKS: FINISHER MEDALS, RACE SWAG, CHIP-TIMED RESULTS, OVERALL AWARDS, AND PROFESSIONAL EVENT MANAGEMENT
BUFFALO LAKE IS CALLINGARE YOU READY TO ANSWER?
Races
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8 Hour Endurance Race
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th March 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$80.50
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8 Hour Endurance Race Relay
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th March 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$54.00
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5K Trail Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th March 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$32.80
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Volunteer
Sat 7th March 2026 (8:00AM EST)
Free
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512 Commerce Drive, Elizabethtown, 42701, KY, United States
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