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Knobstone 50

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Knobstone 50 race photoBorden
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Race date in 180 days
Apr 10, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Borden · 50M
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 12, 2026
Knobstone 50 race photo
James St. John · CC BY 2.0
Knobstone 50 race photo
James St. John · CC BY 2.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Knobstone 50 — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

This is a point-to-point 50-mile race run on Indiana's longest and most rugged trail.

From Deam Lake to Delaney Creek Park, it features steep climbs, technical descents, and endless twists and turns.

Rocky ridgelines, dense hardwood forest, and narrow, winding trail alternate throughout.

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.

Knobstone 50 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.

Race reports: 1
Ben K.D. PearceFinish time 13 hours and 10 minutes
“And the volunteers are some of the best I’ve ever seen.”

At the Knobstone 50, the runner covered a 50-mile course with steep climbs, descents, and several stream crossings. Support from a teammate and a fiancé helped bring a finish in 13 hours and 10 minutes, with the community’s encouragement making a big difference.

Read the original on Ben K.D. Pearce

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

I Ran the Hardest Ultramarathon in Indiana (The Knobstone 50)

Ben Pearce

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Knobstone 50 — 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.

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Registration platform UltraSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Knobstone 50 course map and elevation

Your 50M

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStart
Ultra07:00
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Deam Lake

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Delaney Creek Park, 8215 North Delaney Park Road

Finish · Google Maps
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Point to point (one way), Deam Lake → Delaney Creek Park

There is one event: the ultra.

Course is a point-to-point course with a different start and finish.

The finish is at Delaney Creek Park, 8215 North Delaney Park Road.

Typical race-season temperature: around 13°C (55°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers
Course type
Point to point (one way), Deam Lake → Delaney Creek Park

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Knobstone 50 race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

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

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit; rural trailhead access only
  • Getting to the finishNo public transit; rural park access only

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit; rural trailhead access only

Start is Deam Lake State Recreation Area, 1217 Deam Lake Rd, Borden, IN. No train/bus service exists in this rural southern Indiana area; runners drive or use the organizer shuttle.

Point-to-point 50-mile trail race on the Knobstone Trail; genuinely no rail/bus access, shuttle is the only organized transport.

Map

Getting to the finish

No public transit; rural park access only

Finish is Delaney Creek Park, 8215 Delaney Park Rd, Scottsburg, IN. No public transit; parking available at the finish park.

Map

Start shuttle

Organizer shuttle bus departs Delaney Creek Park (finish) at 5:30 AM sharp and drives runners to the start at Deam Lake for the 7:00 AM start.

Source · checked Aug 23, 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.

This point-to-point course runs from Deam Lake to Delaney Creek Park along the Knobstone Trail, considered Indiana’s longest and toughest trail.

Registration is handled through UltraSignup, and according to the organizer, Trailblazer Running,

Entry fee increases in stages as race day approaches, so early registration is advantageous.

Because of the point-to-point course format, check transportation options for returning to the start or parking area after finishing,

including whether a shuttle will operate, in advance through the official website or participant information email.

Times are local to Borden. 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.

Indianapolis｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Indianapolis International Airport

₩164,322

View on Klook

Great American Ball Park Tour with Reds Hof Museum Entry

Great American Ballpark Tour & Reds Hall of Fame · ₩42,289

View on GetYourGuide

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Indianapolis｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Indianapolis International Airport

₩164,322

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Borden

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Great American Ball Park Tour with Reds Hof Museum Entry

Great American Ballpark Tour & Reds Hall of Fame · ₩42,289

View on GetYourGuide

What to see in Borden after the race

Seeing Borden with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on map

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

Total cost and budget for Knobstone 50

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Knobstone 50

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Borden runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Knobstone 50

FAQ
When does Knobstone 50 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, April 10, 2027 in Borden, IN, United States.

What distances does Knobstone 50 2027 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Knobstone 50 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Knobstone 50 2027 finish?

Delaney Creek Park, 8215 North Delaney Park Road.

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