Carter Caves Half Marathon

HALF MARATHON COURSE DESCRIPTION
Approximately a 13.1-mile looped trail race that begins and ends at the Fraley Amphitheatre within Carter Caves State Park. The course takes runners along the State Park trails. Runners will be treated to miles of winding single-track trails and natural landmarks that include stunning rock overhangs: 

Raven Bridge 
Fern Bridge 
Smokey Bridge
Shangra La Arch
Natural Bridge 
Smoky Valley Lake 
and many of the State Parks famous caves. 

Aid stations:
We will have 3 aid stations (one aid station you will pass twice).
Aid stations will have normal aid station fare. This is water, coke, electrolytes, granola bars, gels, etc.

All registrations include chip timed race, race shirt, finishers award, and some of the best views at the #bestkeptsecretinkentucky

Carter Caves Half Marathon is a challenging course and recommended for runners who have previously competed in more advanced trail running events. This course is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Bring your camera and a dry pair of socks. There will be creek crossings and your feet will get wet! #bestkeptsecretinkentucky

START ELEVATION 944 FT - MAX ELEVATION 1069 FT - GAIN 1671 FT

**There is a 5-hour cutoff time for the 2022 Carter Caves Half Marathon