General Butler Trail Race

General Butler Trail Race takes place in Carrollton, Kentucky, on November 7, 2026. The trail half marathon (13.1 miles), the 10K and the 5K all start at 10 a.m., on a certified course over varied terrain that runs through scenic natural trails, in an annual event set up for every level of fitness.

Because this is a trail race, effort matters more than pace: expect finishing times slower than your road bests and plan to run by feel. Entry includes a custom medal and bib, a race sticker, gel and candy, aid station support, and results that are recorded and published. If the half is your goal, move the weekly long run onto trails for at least the last eight weeks of a twelve-week build so your ankles and calves get used to uneven ground before race day.