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Howlin' Wolfe 25k/50k

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USMar 27, 202750km
Ken Thomas · Public domain
Race date in 167 days
Mar 27, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Slade · 50km
Entry fee
$90Varies by event and entry period
Status
SoonTue, December 8, 2026 ~ Wed, March 24, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 11, 2026
Howlin' Wolfe 25k/50k race photo
Ken Thomas · Public domain
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Howlin' Wolfe 25k/50k — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is the first race held in Kentucky's Red River Gorge.

The events are 25k and 50K.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Howlin' Wolfe 25k/50k runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Howlin' Wolfe 25k/50k — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Ultra

Entry cost $90

Howlin' Wolfe 50k · until Jan 16, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Trail

Entry cost $70

Howlin' Wolfe 25K · until Jan 16, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Howlin' Wolfe 25k/50k course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
EventStart
Ultra50km07:30
25K25km07:30
START

2135 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY

Start · Google Maps

The events consist of Howlin' Wolfe 25K and Howlin' Wolfe 50k.

Start is at 2135 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY at 7:30 AM local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 7°C (44°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Howlin' Wolfe 25k/50k race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit — car access required
  • Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system exists for Slade, Kentucky, a small community in the Red River Gorge area.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit — car access required

Start/finish is at Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 2135 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376, specifically near pavilions 3 & 4 across from Whittleton Campground. This is a rural trail race in the Red River Gorge area of the Daniel Boone National Forest with no public transit service; car access only.

Official runsignup page confirms race date as Saturday, March 27, 2027, matching the provided date exactly.

Map

Getting to the finish

No public transit — car access required

Same venue as start (Natural Bridge State Resort Park).

Map

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system exists for Slade, Kentucky, a small community in the Red River Gorge area. This is a rural, car-access trail race venue; visitors need a personal vehicle or rideshare, as there is no public bus network in the area.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Slade in March is chilly, with an average temperature of 7°C.

Your fingertips and ears will feel the cold first, so bring gloves and a beanie.

Wear several thin layers on your torso so you can take them off while running.

Public transport does not reach the race venue.

A personal vehicle or rental car is the only realistic way to get there.

Registration is handled through the RunSignup platform.

In an ultra, success depends less on speed than on fueling and foot care.

Break in your shoes and socks thoroughly before race day, and if there are night sections, bring spare batteries for your headlamp.

The 07:30 start is early.

Counting back from wake-up, breakfast and travel time, staying near start line the night before is more convenient.

Registration is open until 24 March 2027.

Times are local to Slade. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Trailseeker Cabin w King Bed Hot Tub at Red River Gorge Natural Bridge

Accommodation · 331m

9.4/10(24)
View on Booking.com

Hot Tub & WiFi - Cozy Canopy - Red River Gorge KY

Accommodation · 2.1km

8.5/10(8)
View on Booking.com

Butterfly Bend - Cozy & Charming Cabin Red River Gorge Hot Tub

Accommodation · 2.1km

9.0/10(5)
View on Booking.com

Wildcat Cabin - Pet Friendly Hot Tub Forest Stay

Accommodation · 2.2km

9.7/10(3)
View on Booking.com

Hotels near the Howlin' Wolfe 25k/50k start line in Slade

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Trailseeker Cabin w King Bed Hot Tub at Red River Gorge Natural Bridge

Accommodation · 331m

9.4/10(24)
View on Booking.com

Hot Tub & WiFi - Cozy Canopy - Red River Gorge KY

Accommodation · 2.1km

8.5/10(8)
View on Booking.com

Butterfly Bend - Cozy & Charming Cabin Red River Gorge Hot Tub

Accommodation · 2.1km

9.0/10(5)
View on Booking.com

Wildcat Cabin - Pet Friendly Hot Tub Forest Stay

Accommodation · 2.2km

9.7/10(3)
View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Slade with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Slade.

Total cost and budget for Howlin' Wolfe 25k/50k

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Howlin' Wolfe 25k/50k

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Slade runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Howlin' Wolfe 25k/50k

FAQ
When does Howlin' Wolfe 25k/50k 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, March 27, 2027 in Slade, KY, United States.

How much is the Howlin' Wolfe 25k/50k 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $90.

What distances does Howlin' Wolfe 25k/50k 2027 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Howlin' Wolfe 25k/50k 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:30.

Where does Howlin' Wolfe 25k/50k 2027 start?

2135 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY.

When does registration for Howlin' Wolfe 25k/50k 2027 open?

Registration runs from Tue, December 8, 2026 to Wed, March 24, 2027.

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