Kentucky · 50K · 25K
Mammoth Cave 50K/25K
Mammoth Cave 50K/25K is a 50K and 25K event held in Park City, Kentucky. It was last held on October 24, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 740 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Park City, KY
- Field size
- ~740 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 24, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Park City, Kentucky
- Distances
- 50K, 25K
- Field size
- About 740 runners
- Course
- 900 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $105 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:00 AM CDT
- Course profile — 25K
- Out-and-back course; Trail surface; 900 ft gain (official course data)
- Course profile — 50K
- Out-and-back course; Trail surface; 1800 ft gain (official course data)
- Typical race-day weather
- about 47°F at the start, 71% humidity, 9 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Mammoth Cave 50K/25K
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Mammoth Cave 50K/25K: common questions
- When is the Mammoth Cave 50K/25K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Mammoth Cave 50K/25K held?
- In Park City, Kentucky.
- What distances does the Mammoth Cave 50K/25K offer?
- 50K and 25K.
- How many people run the Mammoth Cave 50K/25K?
- About 740 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Mammoth Cave 50K/25K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Mammoth Cave 50K/25K?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $105 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Mammoth Cave 50K/25K start?
- 7:00 AM CDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Mammoth Cave 50K/25K?
- about 47°F at the start, 71% humidity, 9 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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