Kentucky · 100 Mile · 50 Mile · Marathon
Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race
Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race is a 100 Mile, 50 Mile, marathon, half marathon and 5K Challenge event held in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026. About 140 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- Shepherdsville, KY
- Field size
- ~140 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Location
- Shepherdsville, Kentucky
- Distances
- 100 Mile, 50 Mile, Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K Challenge
- Field size
- About 140 runners
- Course
- 12.7-mile loop with 2,300+ ft elevation gain per lap; 100-Mile runs 8 loops (~18,400 ft cumulative gain, approximate).
- Official website
- runsignup.com
About the Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race
Welcome to the Crooked Creek Ultra, an exhilarating trail race set in the heart of Bourbon Country at the picturesque Camp Crooked Creek inside the Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation. This challenging 12.7-mile loop, boasting over 2,300 feet of elevation gain per lap, promises runners an unforgettable experience through 1,000 acres of rolling hills adorned with a hardwood forest of oak, hickory, and beech trees. As you traverse the course, take in the breathtaking natural views and keep an eye …
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- [enrich 2026-09-25] Corrected distances field (was "100 Miler, 50 Miler, 10K, 5K" -- no 10K found on official registration; actual offerings are 100 Mile, 50 Mile, Marathon, Half Marathon, plus Triple Play variants and a non-competitive 5K Challenge). No genuine runner reviews found on RaceRaves/RaceCheck/MarathonGuide/UltraSignup as of 2026-09-25; review synthesis skipped.
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Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race: common questions
- When is the Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026.
- Where is the Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race held?
- In Shepherdsville, Kentucky.
- What distances does the Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race offer?
- 100 Mile, 50 Mile, Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K Challenge.
- How many people run the Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race?
- About 140 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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