McDougal Lake Trail Fest
- Date
- June 27–28, 2026
- Location
- McDougal Lake, Hodgenville, KY
- Distance
- 4 Mile Trail Run · 8 Mile Trail Run · MTB 4 Mile Junior Race (Ages 8-12) & more
From the Organizer
McDougal Lake Trailfest – June 27-28, 2026
Trail Runs & MTB Races for All Levels
Get ready for an action-packed weekend on the trails at McDougal Lake Trailfest! Whether you're hitting the dirt on foot or two wheels, we've got a race for you.
Race Options & Details
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Trail Run 4 Mile Race – $35
Trail Run 8 Mile Race $45
Start Time: 8:00am
Awards: 1st - 3rd place (both genders)
Sunday, June 28,2026
MTB 4 Mile Junior Race (Ages 8-12) – $25
Start Time: 7:45 AM
Awards: 1st - 3rd place (both genders)
Recommended Pace: 40 minutes / 6 mph avg. speed
Four for 7/4 Challenge – $45 (4 Laps / 32 Miles)
Start Time: 8:30 AM (4-hour time limit)
Open Division: 1st - 3rd place (both genders)
E-Bike Division: No awards, but riders receive a t-shirt & participation medal
Race Loops – $35 (2 Laps / 16 Miles)
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Open Division: 1st - 3rd place (both genders)
Four for 7/4 E Bike Fast ($45)
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Race Loops E Bike Fast ($35)
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Party Lap – $25 (1 Lap / 8 Miles)
Start Time: 8:35 AM
Just for fun—no awards, but every participant gets a t-shirt & participation medal!
Double Down Option
June 27 (Run) and June 28th (Bike)
Four Miler and Race Loops ($50)
Eight Miler and Four for 7/4 ($50)
Swag & Awards
T-Shirts for all participants who register before the deadline
Custom Medal & Decal for every participant
Podium Awards for top finishers in eligible divisions
Ready to Hit the Trails?
Sign up now and secure your spot in McDougal Lake Trailfest 2026!
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
86°
Typical Low
65°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hodgenville Lincoln P, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hodgenville, KY
Elevation
718 ft
Nearest Airport
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 41 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at McDougal Lake Trail Fest, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
19
Days to train
- Race
- McDougal Lake Trail Fest
- Date
- June 27–28, 2026
- Location
- McDougal Lake, Hodgenville, KY
Coming Up
More Running races near Hodgenville, KY
Gavin's Gallop 5K
5K
11 miles away
Tim Walker Founders' Day 5K
5K
11 miles away
Hardin County Fair 4-H 5K Run/Walk
5K
9 miles away
Run For The Chorus 5K
5K
11 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the McDougal Lake Trail Fest?
- McDougal Lake Trail Fest is a running race held in Hodgenville, Kentucky on June 27, 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 McDougal Lake Trail Fest?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Hodgenville, Kentucky at McDougal Lake, Hodgenville, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the McDougal Lake Trail Fest?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
McDougal Lake Trail Fest
Jun 27, 2026