General Butler Trail Race
- Date Sun 6th October 2024
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Carrollton, Kentucky
- Price $16.90 - $75.20
- Races 10 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Located in the picturesque Ohio River Valley, General Butler State Park offers breathtaking views, particularly at sunset when participants can witness the confluence of the Kentucky and Ohio Rivers. This historic park, named after General William O. Butler, is rich in heritage, featuring the Butler-Turpin House, which serves as a museum showcasing family history. With its expansive lodge, inviting campground, and serene lake, the park is a perfect backdrop for a day of running and exploration. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow runners and enjoy the beauty of nature!
Organiser's Description
CLICK HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Carrollton/TheKentuckyTrailFest] FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE KENTUCKY TRAIL FEST!
THE GENERAL BUTLER STATE RESORT PARK IS NAMED FOR EARLY AMERICAN GENERAL WILLIAM O. BUTLER OF KENTUCKY WHO FOUGHT IN THE WAR OF 1812 AND THE MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR. THE PARK WAS BUILT ON THE GROUNDS OF THE BUTLER FAMILY FARM WHICH WAS BEGUN BY GENERAL BUTLERS FATHER PERCIVAL BUTLER WHO FOUGHT IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR. STILL STANDING IS THE BUTLER-TURPIN HOUSE WHICH WAS BUILT IN 1859 FOR MARY ELEANOR BUTLER, NIECE OF GENERAL BUTLER, AND HER HUSBAND PHILIP TURPIN. TODAY THE BUTLER-TURPIN HOUSE IS A MUSEUM OPEN FOR GUIDED TOURS AND FEATURES PIECES FROM THE FAMILYS HISTORY. THE PARK ALSO HAS A LARGE LODGE, CAMPGROUND, EVENT CENTER, AND LAKE FOR VISITORS TO EXPLORE.
RACE PERMITTED UNDER SPECIAL USE AUTHORIZATION FROM GENERAL BUTLER STATE RESORT PARK
Races
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Saturday 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 5th October 2024 (10:00AM EDT)
$43.40
CLOSED -
Saturday 10K
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Sat 5th October 2024 (10:00AM EDT)
$54.00
CLOSED -
Saturday 1/2 Marathon
Incl. $5.20 Fee
Sat 5th October 2024 (10:00AM EDT)
$75.20
CLOSED -
Saturday 20K Relay
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 5th October 2024 (10:00AM EDT)
$43.40
CLOSED -
Saturday 6 Hours of Power
Incl. $4.60 Fee
Sat 5th October 2024 (10:00AM EDT)
$64.60
CLOSED -
Sunday 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sun 6th October 2024 (10:00AM EDT)
$43.40
CLOSED -
Sunday 10K
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Sun 6th October 2024 (10:00AM EDT)
$54.00
CLOSED -
Sunday 1/2 Marathon
Incl. $5.20 Fee
Sun 6th October 2024 (10:00AM EDT)
$75.20
CLOSED -
Sunday 6 Hours of Power
Incl. $4.60 Fee
Sun 6th October 2024 (10:00AM EDT)
$64.60
CLOSED -
Friday Evening 5K & 10K
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Fri 4th October 2024 (4:00PM EDT)
$16.90
CLOSED
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