Land Between the Lakes - The Great American Trail Race
- Date
- March 13, 2027
- Distance
- 50 mile · 60km · Marathon & more
From the Organizer
Great American Trail Race - Land Between the Lakes - 23rd year!
LBL trail runs will happen on the second Saturday in March. March 13, 2027
There are four distances to choose from; 50 mile, 60KM, Marathon, and 23KM. They all begin together, along the shoreline of beautiful Kentucky Lake, and proceed about 2 miles to the fabulous Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, and the trail head. The Canal Loop is approximately 11.3 miles, mostly single-track, nicely packed dirt track consisting of rolling hills on the Lake Barkley side of the course, and larger hills on the Kentucky Lake side. The course yields spectacular views of both lakes, and is very runnable.
Sorry, we are dog owners, and love them, but DOGS are not allowed to run or walk with any participant due to insurance policy. We suggest you come early, or stay later and walk the trails with your pups. They'll love it.
For complete Race Instructions please check the tab on the left hand side of the home page.
or click this link: COMPLETE RACE INSTRUCTIONS
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
61°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Eddyville 5s, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Grand Rivers, KY
Elevation
457 ft
Nearest Airport
PAH
Barkley Regional Airport · 28 mi
Major Hub
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 110 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Days to train
- Race
- Land Between the Lakes - The Great American Trail Race
- Date
- March 13, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Land Between the Lakes - The Great American Trail Race?
- Land Between the Lakes - The Great American Trail Race is a running race held in Grand Rivers, Kentucky on March 13, 2027. 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 Land Between the Lakes - The Great American Trail Race?
- Saturday, March 13, 2027 in Grand Rivers, Kentucky at 1868 JH O'Bryan Ave, Grand Rivers, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Land Between the Lakes - The Great American Trail Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Land Between the Lakes - The Great American Trail Race
Mar 13, 2027