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Kentucky

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Running Trails
United States

Kentucky

The best running trails in Kentucky

178runs

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(9)

1,743 people ran here

Running in Kentucky is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Kentucky—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Scenic Loop — Cherokee Park
Intermediate

00:52

7.99km

Louisville Loop Trail: Pope Lick Park to Turkey Run Park
Expert

02:00

19.4km

Red Trail loop — Jefferson Memorial Forest
Intermediate

01:26

12.5km

Waterfront Park loop — Louisville, Kentucky
Intermediate

00:45

7.23km

Iroquois Park Loop — Louisville, Kentucky
Intermediate

01:18

12.4km

Bowman Field loop — Seneca Park
Intermediate

00:40

6.42km

Cherokee Park Trail loop — Louisville, Kentucky
Intermediate

00:44

6.11km

Paw Paw Trail & Hickory Trail loop — Turkey Run Park
Intermediate

01:32

14.8km

Blue Heron Trail loop — Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Intermediate

01:22

10.7km

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  1. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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    Scenic Loop — Cherokee Park

    00:52

    7.99km

    6:33/km

    70m

    70m

    Intermediate

    37

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    2
    2

    Louisville Loop Trail: Pope Lick Park to Turkey Run Park

    02:00

    19.4km

    6:11/km

    50m

    50m

    Expert

    26

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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  4. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    3
    3

    Red Trail loop — Jefferson Memorial Forest

    01:26

    12.5km

    6:52/km

    220m

    220m

    Intermediate

    18

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    4
    4

    Waterfront Park loop — Louisville, Kentucky

    00:45

    7.23km

    6:10/km

    20m

    20m

    Intermediate

    17

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  6. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    5
    5

    Iroquois Park Loop — Louisville, Kentucky

    01:18

    12.4km

    6:18/km

    140m

    130m

    Intermediate

    15

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  7. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    6
    6

    Bowman Field loop — Seneca Park

    00:40

    6.42km

    6:13/km

    30m

    30m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    12

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  8. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    7
    7

    Cherokee Park Trail loop — Louisville, Kentucky

    00:44

    6.11km

    7:14/km

    70m

    70m

    Intermediate

    11

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  9. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    8
    8

    Paw Paw Trail & Hickory Trail loop — Turkey Run Park

    01:32

    14.8km

    6:16/km

    130m

    130m

    Intermediate

    7

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  10. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    9
    9

    Blue Heron Trail loop — Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

    01:22

    10.7km

    7:43/km

    250m

    250m

    Intermediate

    4

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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10

Seneca Park loop — Louisville, Kentucky

00:34

5.52km

6:13/km

30m

30m

Intermediate

3

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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