Dirty Dog Trail 4 Miler
- Date
- November 14, 2026
- Distance
- Other
- Price
- $25
From the Organizer
Join us for one of Lexington's only true trail races on the beautiful Veterans Park trails to help keep our watershed clean & green!
The 12th Annual Dirty Dog Trail 4 Miler will take place on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 9:00am at Veterans Park in South Lexington.
The 4-mile course will traverse portions of the park, trails, and some pathways along/around the scenic East Hickman Creek. The race will be chip timed, and awards will be presented for top 3 M/F Overall and Age Groups (5-year divisions). Commemorative long-sleeved T-shirts will be provided to all registrants. Runners & walkers of all experience levels are welcomed. Free race photos provided by Ruby Cline-Eaton!
We've added a Virtual Runner/Walker opportunity for the Dirty Dog. If you live out of the area or will be out of town during our race, you can still participate and make a donation to the Hickman Creek Conservancy. Register as a virtual for $30, and we'll mail your commemorative race shirt. You can then run/walk/hike your own "Dirty Dog" on your own schedule in your own hometown (optional of course).
PACKET PICKUP: Our packet pickup will be held on race morning from 7:30-8:45am at Veterans Park.
RACE PHOTOS: We will have a photographer taking photos which will be made available to all runners in an email following the race.
The course will be officially measured and marked for your safety and direction. The course will have some open grassy areas and cross at least one dry rocky creek, as well as consist of mainly hard packed dirt trail areas. There will be at least 2 hydration stops along the course (Mile Marker 1 and 3) where water will be served.
RACE BENEFICIARY Our 2026 race beneficiary will again be the Hickman Creek Conservancy who works to keep our watershed clean and green. Read more below and consider a donation to help them achieve their mission.
Questions about the race can be directed to Bob Baney, Race Director at BobBaney12@gmail.com
4 MILER ROUTE
(This mapping is slightly short, but course will be mapped accurately at 4.0 miles. This map represents the general configuration of the route and is subject to change)
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
56°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lexington Bluegrass Ap, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lexington, KY
Population
321,122
as of 2023
City Elevation
994 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 69 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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- Race
- Dirty Dog Trail 4 Miler
- Date
- November 14, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Dirty Dog Trail 4 Miler?
- Dirty Dog Trail 4 Miler is a running race held in Lexington, Kentucky on November 14, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Dirty Dog Trail 4 Miler?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky at Veterans Park - Lexington. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Dirty Dog Trail 4 Miler?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Dirty Dog Trail 4 Miler
Nov 14, 2026