2026 Bourbon Country

The 2026 Bourbon Country event will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation located at 950 Terry Drive in Shepherdsville, KY 40165, US. The event is expected to take place in partly cloudy conditions with temperatures ranging between 45°F and 55°F. Participants can expect a unique and challenging trail-running experience set on a 1,000-acre course featuring rolling hills and elevation gains. The event includes three race distances—25k, 50k, and 5k—each with its own set of challenges and rewards. The 25k and 50k races feature a 15.7-mile loop with over 2,300 feet of elevation gain, while the 5k is a mentally and physically demanding trail challenge.

What distances are available for this event?

• →Bourbon Country 25k
• →Bourbon Country 50k
• →Bourbon Country 5k

How much does registration cost?

• →Bourbon Country 25k: $75
• →Bourbon Country 50k: $95
• →Bourbon Country 5k: $35

What are the start times for each race?

• →Bourbon Country 25k and 50k: 8:00 AM EDT
• →Bourbon Country 5k: 8:30 AM EDT

When does registration close for each race?

• →Bourbon Country 25k: March 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT
• →Bourbon Country 50k: March 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT
• →Bourbon Country 5k: March 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM EDT

What is the race cutoff time?

• →The event has a 9-hour cutoff time for all distances.

What is included in registration?

• →Race day shirt for all 5k, 25k, and 50k participants
• →Commemorative finisher's medal
• →Aid stations with water and snacks
• →Awards for top 2 overall male and female runners in each distance

What is the course like for the 25k and 50k races?

• →The course features a challenging 15.7-mile loop with over 2,300 feet of elevation gain per loop
• →The course traverses 1,000 acres of rolling hills
• →It runs the infamous Crooked Creek Trail Race course in reverse, plus new trail segments
• →This legendary trail is open to the public only twice a year, offering a unique trail-running experience

What is the course like for the 5k race?

• →The 5k is not a traditional trail or road 5k
• →It is designed as a trail challenge with mentally and physically demanding terrain

Where can participants pick up their race packets?

• →Option 1: Friday, March 27 at Ken Combs Running Store, 4137 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40207
• →Option 2: Race day, Saturday, March 28, from 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM at the Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation, 950 Terry Drive, Shepherdsville, KY

What is the race day schedule?

• →6:30 AM - 7:45 AM: Race day packet pickup
• →8:00 AM: 25k/50k Races Start
• →8:30 AM: 5k Race Begins

Are there awards for participants?

• →Yes, top 2 overall male and female runners are honored in each distance (25k, 50k, 5k)

What is the relationship between this event and other trail races?

• →The Bourbon Country event is the sister race to the Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Weekday, held annually in December.