Ultra Running Hub Grand Rivers, KY, United States · Saturday, March 13, 2027
Land Between The Lakes 60 km Trail Run
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (60km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, March
Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 142 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60km | 120 | Joshua Horton · 04:52:46 | Rachel Schack · 05:09:17 |
| 2025 | 60km | 66 | Siqi Wu · 04:47:21 | Rachel Schack · 05:30:10 |
| 2024 | 60km | 81 | Jason Teitloff · 04:55:32 | Rachel Schack · 05:36:04 |
| 2023 | 60km | 54 | Walker Yane · 04:44:39 | Stephanie Hill · 05:38:21 |
| 2022 | 60km | 71 | Anthony Witt · 05:25:14 | Anne George · 05:17:20 |
| 2020 | 60km | 67 | Travis Smith · 06:05:48 | Sally Thompson · 06:39:17 |
| 2019 | 60km | 100 | Joey Miller · 04:40:41 | Denise Bourassa · 05:48:37 |
| 2018 | 60km | 122 | Aaron Bradner · 05:31:05 | Denise Bourassa · 05:24:18 |
| 2017 | 60km | 133 | August Pappas · 04:36:05 | Cassandra Smith · 05:34:14 |
| 2016 | 60km | 113 | Travis Lavin · 05:07:31 | Alexis Eldridge · 06:06:24 |
The field grew 82% between 2025 (66) and 2026 (120). 23% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (60km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 60 km of trail with 900 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 60 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 60 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 60 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 60 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Land Between The Lakes 60 km Trail Run, organised by West Kentucky Runners Club, starts at Lighthouse Landing in Grand Rivers, KY. This trail race, with 900 meters of elevation gain over its 60 km, climbs 15 meters per kilometer. This makes it a more challenging prospect than the average 50k race.
With a time limit of 11 hours, the 11 minutes per kilometer cutoff pace is tighter than 58% of 1038 peer 50k races. The course begins with 1.7 miles on paved roads before entering the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, where the trail starts on the Canal Loop, an 11.3-mile single-track loop.
First run in 2016, the 2027 edition will be the 13th. The race has a larger field than 83% of 2719 peer 50k races.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.