In 199 days · Sat, Mar 13, 2027
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Saturday, March 13th, 2027
1868 JH O'Bryan Ave, Grand Rivers KY
Ultra · Marathon
41–59°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
44–66°F
dry
2025
55–75°F
dry
2024
49–74°F
dry
2023
32–46°F
dry
2022
26–56°F
dry
2021
47–59°F
rain
2020
44–60°F
dry
2019
48–72°F
dry
2018
33–50°F
dry
2017
35–42°F
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About this race
Race Overview
The Great American Trail Race - Land Between the Lakes - 23rd year!
Date: March 13, 2027
Location: 1868 JH O'Bryan Ave, Grand Rivers, KY
Race URL: Land Between the Lakes - The Great American Trail Race
Race Distances
- Distances: 50 mile, 60KM, Marathon, and 23KM
- Start: All distances begin together
- Location: Along the shoreline of beautiful Kentucky Lake
- Destination: Trail head of the fabulous Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Course Description
The Canal Loop is approximately 11.3 miles, mostly single-track, nicely packed dirt track consisting of rolling hills on the Lake Barkley side of the course, and larger hills on the Kentucky Lake side. The course yields spectacular views of both lakes, and is very runnable.
Dog Policy
- Dogs: Dogs are not allowed to run or walk with any participant due to insurance policy.
- Recommendation: Come early or stay later and walk the trails with your pups.
- Puppy-Friendly: They'll love it!
Race Instructions
For complete Race Instructions please check the tab on the left-hand side of the home page.
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