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 unforgettable endurance challenge at the Etown Trail Classic on Saturday, March 7, 2026, held at the beautiful Nature Park in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. This exciting event invites runners of all levels to tackle a stunning loop course that showcases the area's breathtaking scenery, including tranquil lakeshores, shaded woodland trails, and rolling terrain. Whether you're aiming for a personal record, attempting your first ultra-distance race, or simply looking to enjoy the natural beauty of Kentucky's countryside, the Etown Trail Classic offers an unparalleled experience.
Participants can choose from an array of race distances, including a 5K, an 8-hour solo challenge, or team relay options. Runners will benefit from fully stocked aid stations, enthusiastic volunteer support, and the camaraderie that comes from the ultra community. With every lap, you'll be treated to sweeping water views and peaceful surroundings, all while pushing your limits. Cross the finish line and celebrate your accomplishment with post-race refreshments, finisher medals, and well-deserved bragging rights. The trails are calling—are you ready to answer? Join us for a day filled with adventure, community spirit, and the thrill of the race!
Participants can choose from an array of race distances, including a 5K, an 8-hour solo challenge, or team relay options. Runners will benefit from fully stocked aid stations, enthusiastic volunteer support, and the camaraderie that comes from the ultra community. With every lap, you'll be treated to sweeping water views and peaceful surroundings, all while pushing your limits. Cross the finish line and celebrate your accomplishment with post-race refreshments, finisher medals, and well-deserved bragging rights. The trails are calling—are you ready to answer? Join us for a day filled with adventure, community spirit, and the thrill of the race!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE ENDURANCE CHALLENGE AT THE SCENIC NATURE PARK 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, THE NATURE PARK 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
THE TRAILS ARE 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, THE NATURE PARK 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
THE TRAILS ARE CALLINGARE YOU READY TO ANSWER?
Races
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8 Hour Endurance Race
Incl. $5.50 Fee & Beanie
Sat 7th March 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$80.50
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8 Hour Endurance Race Relay
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Beanie
Sat 7th March 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$54.00
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5K Trail Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Beanie
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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1900 Ring Road, Elizabethtown, 42701, KY, United States
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