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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
16479 Forkland Rd, Gravel Switch KY
5K
54–72°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
44–71°F
dry
2024
50–70°F
dry
2023
45–66°F
dry
2022
43–70°F
dry
2021
65–82°F
dry
2020
61–66°F
rain
2019
58–79°F
dry
2018
68–80°F
dry
2017
66–76°F
rain
2016
49–70°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
Experience a trail run unlike anything in the city as you travel through the hills and knobs of the beautiful Forkland Community.
Registration Includes
- Ticket: A ticket to the Forkland Festival pancake breakfast.
- T-Shirt: A commemorative T-shirt for participants.
Event Highlights
- Course: 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.
- Awards: Unique handmade awards will be presented during the pancake breakfast at the shelter behind the Community Center.
- Festival Activities: Enjoy the festival’s crafts, music, and community atmosphere after the run.
- Challenge: Runners should expect this challenging 5K course to be slower than a flatter road course.
Walking Option
If you prefer to walk, bring friends and enjoy a scenic countryside stroll.
Registration Deadline
Please register by October 1, 2026, to guarantee a 2026 T-shirt. Vintage T-shirts will also be available.
New for 2026
This year, we are adding awards for the 70+ age group.
Event Details
Date: October 10, 2026
Location: 16479 Forkland Rd, Gravel Switch, KY
More Information: Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 5K
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