Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 5K - 2026 Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 5K
External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Experience a trail run unlike anything in the city as you travel through the hills and knobs of the beautiful Forkland Community. Registration includes a ticket to the Forkland Festival pancake breakfast and a T-shirt. After the run, plan to enjoy the festival’s crafts, music, and community atmosphere. The course begins with a challenging quarter-mile climb, continues through open meadows and wooded trails, and finishes with a downhill stretch to the finish line. Unique handmade awards will be presented during the pancake breakfast at the shelter behind the Community Center. Once you experience this one-of-a-kind trail run, you’ll want to come back every year. Prefer to walk? Bring friends and enjoy a scenic countryside stroll. Runners should expect this challenging 5K course to be slower than a flatter road course. Please register by October 1, 2026, to guarantee a 2026 T-shirt. Vintage T-shirts will also be available. New for 2026, we are adding awards for the 70+ age group.
Typical conditions
For events around October 2026 in Gravel Switch, KY, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Gravel Switch, KY, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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