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Event Information
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, so roll in, grab your swag, and let’s go find some elevation.
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!
Contact Form
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Event Location
Morehead State University - Rec Center
100 Evans Branch Road
Morehead, KY 40531 US
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