3RD Annual
3rd Annual Berea Trail Runner 5k
3rd Annual Berea Trail Runner 5k is a trail running and running race on October 24, 2026 in Berea, KY, with an entry fee of $10.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (57 days to go)
- Location
- JC Chambers Lane, Berea, KY
- Price
- $10
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
Lace Em’ up! Come enjoy the autumn weather and sights.
Central Kentucky's 5k trail event!. We are thrilled to be back for year three!
The Silver Creek Bike Park is amidst the rolling hill country side. It is a superb place to run and the course offers everyone a great time on the trail. Cheer on your family and friends as they pass through the start/finish area twice during the run!
Amenities : Porta Potty and municipal water fill station at finish line area. Post race snacks such as fresh fruit ,candy and chips.
Photos: Dedicated race photographer will catch you on the the trails then again at the finish !
Important Details: No cut time, all paces welcome.
Cupless low waste event, bring your water bottles(water available to fill up)
-------WEATHER POLICY----
Significant rains will close the trails. It takes park caretakers a lot of work to maintain the mountain bike trails.
We will announce race postponement/relocation via registration emails.
In the event of muddy trails, the race will be relocated across town to the Boones Trace trail parking lot, at the base of Boone St on the left just after you cross the bridge.
If it is storming we will try to delay start by an hour or we might have to cancel all together.
Shirts will be available for pick-up in Berea if the race gets canceled.
No refunds.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
47°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Berea College, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Berea, KY
Population
15,557
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,010 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 36 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 89 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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57
Days to train
- Race
- 3rd Annual Berea Trail Runner 5k
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- JC Chambers Lane, Berea, KY
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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3rd Annual Berea Trail Runner 5k
Oct 24, 2026