5 events in Meade County, Kentucky
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Meade County
5 events in Meade County-
Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Description:
Welcome to the Otter Creek Trail Relay, where endurance, teamwork, and wild Kentucky beauty come together. Nestled along the scenic Ohio River, Otter Creek Park offers the perfect rugged backdrop for this multi-loop trail relay race.
Teams of 2 or 4 will take turns tackling three distinct loops (3 miles,5 miles, 9 miles)– each one starting and ending at a vibrant central hub where runners, campers, music and cheering squads converge in true trail community style. Expect shaded singletrack, rocky ridgelines, dense forest, and rewarding river views that make every mile worth the sweat. Your teams race is completed when all members of your team have finished all 3 loops.
As the sun sets and headlamps flicker to life, the challenge intensifies. But so does the fun. With bonfires, music, and the camaraderie of your fellow runners, Otter Creek transforms into an unforgettable overnight trail party.
Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or new to relays, the Otter Creek Trail Relay offers the perfect mix of grit, nature, and good times. Push your limits. Rally your team. And run wild in one of Kentucky’s most scenic and storied parks.
Camping:
There are a limited number of camping sites on the property: Tent (60) /RV (120) /Cabins(5) These have to be reserved on the campground website: Reserve | Otter Creek Campground.
Aid Stations:
There will be an aid station at the start/finish line with snacks and hot food (TBD), there will also be water on the course.
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Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 9:03 PMSee full details
Big news this year: Light The Night 5K is now a THREE-race series!
CASA of the Heartland will host race two the Light the Night 5K: Superhero Walk/Run on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Buttermilk Falls in Brandenburg. Our goal is to raise awareness for the most vulnerable children in our community—and use this night to pay tribute to our local heroes who protect and serve. This event is a celebration of those hometown heroes, and a chance for all of us to show up for kids who need someone in their corner.
And you still have one other chance to join us in the series
Grayson County — August 21, 2026
Working together across all three events, we’re aiming to provide every child victim in Hardin, Breckinridge, Grayson, LaRue, Hart and Meade counties with a CASA volunteer advocate—and hope for a better future.
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Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
This 5k is a charity fundraiser for the family of Talon Lopez. Talon is a 10-year-old boy with an anoxic brain injury from a near-fatal drowning due to an ATV accident. Profited money from runner and walker registrations and donations will go toward Talon’s medical expenses. Some treatments are paid out of pocket to improve Talon’s quality of life. Please join us on August 3rd at 9am to show your support! Thank you so much for being a part of Talon’s Trail to Triumph!
Race day packet pickup will begin at 8am on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Awards
Top 3 Overall Male/Female
Top Male/Female in these age categories
12 and under
13-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 and over
Due to ordering deadlines, runners must register by 7/17/26 to be guaranteed a race t-shirt. A limited quantity of extra shirts is available while supplies last.
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Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Join us for the 7th Annual Roberts Family Farm 5K run/walk in beautiful Guston, Kentucky on Saturday, September 12, 2026!
The proceeds from this year's event will once again benefit the Meade County Schools Family Resource and Youth Service Centers.
The intent of the FRYSC program is to broker services, connecting at-risk students and families with the resources they need to develop self-sufficiency and a healthy, academically supportive home environment. The FRYSC mission is to enhance students' abilities to succeed in school by developing and sustaining partnerships that promote: Early learning and successful transition into school; academic achievement and well-being; and graduation and transition into adult life.
Runners who pre-register before August 28th will receive a FREE race t-shirt. Registrations after the deadline will not be able to receive one due to printing deadlines. KIDS UNDER 12 will NOT receive a shirt with their free entry.
You must register by August 28th at 11:59pm to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
The Top 3 Male & Female Runners in each of these categories will receive an award. (13-19), (20-29), (30-39), (40-49), (50-59), (60-69) (70 and over)