Big Turtle Trail Runs

Big Turtle Trail Runs

June 6, 2026

Morehead State University - Rec Center, Morehead, KY 40531 US

Welcome to Kentucky's Long Trail! Kentucky's favorite trail run is BACK! The Big Turtle Trail Run is a gorgeous journey through the northern regions of the Daniel Boone National Forest along the Shletowee Trace National Recreation Trail! This is an UN-TIMED running event where our goal is to give YOU the OPPORTUNITY to CHALLENGE YOURSELF! The challenge is to finish the race within the time limit. No timekeeping. No failures. Everyone across the finish line before the final 10 pm cut-off will receive a finisher medal!

Event Day Details

Packet pick-up runs 5:30–8:00 AM on race morning.

50K Details

• Distance*: 32(ish) miles
• Elevation Gain*: 4,800’
• Start Time: 7:00 am
• Cut Off: 6:00 pm

10 Miler Details

• Distance*: 10(ish) miles
• Elevation Gain*: 2,200’
• Start Time: 8:00 am
• Cut Off: 6:00 pm

Parking & Location

Morehead State University - Recreation & Wellness Center, 100 Evans Branch Road, Morehead, KY 30351. Parking is located across the street in the parking garage.

Aid Stations

50K Aid Stations: Forestry Ridge - Mile 5, Big Perry - 10.7, Dry Branch - 15.6, Big Perry - 20.5, Forestry Ridge - 26.2, Finish - Mile 31.2

10 Miler Aid Station: Forestry Ridge - Mile 5, Finish - Mile 10

Course Map - CLICK HERE!

Location: 100 Evans Branch Road Morehead KY US - 40531