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Little Rooster Run

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 16, 2026100M · 5km
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Race date in 7 days
Oct 16, 2026 Fri
City · Distance
Glencoe · 100M · 5km
Entry fee
$130Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenThu, January 1, 2026 ~ Fri, October 16, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Little Rooster Run — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The start signal is a rooster crow.

Runners pass through the barn and head out onto course, cross the fishing pond embankment, then re-enter the barn and pass through finish.

The Mini Barnyard Ultra continues until only one runner remains.

A 2.083-mile loop starts every 30 minutes, and anyone who does not return within the time limit is eliminated.

That evening, a 5K trail race and the half-mile Kids Fun Run are also held.

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.

Little Rooster Run runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

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

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See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Little Rooster Run — 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 $130

until Oct 15, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $40

until Oct 15, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Little Rooster Run course map and elevation

The 100M I'll run

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 20:00
EventStartTime limit
Ultra20:00—
5K5km18:002h
START

4476 US-127 Glencoe, KY, Glencoe, KY

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For all three events, start line is corral beside the pavilion, a large shelter near the facility entrance.

The organizers ask participants to be inside corral no later than five minutes before the start of their event.

The 5K trail is a 3.187-mile loop.

Runners leave the barn, cross the park's grass fields and wooded trails,

follow and cross the fishing pond embankment, then pass back through the barn and enter finish.

The combined climbing and descending comes to nearly 400 feet.

The Mini Barnyard Ultra loop is 2.083 miles, with 335 feet of total ascent and 315 feet of total descent.

It runs between a low point of 572 feet and a high point of 691 feet.

After completing a loop, runners leave the finish chute and receive aid at the crew station or aid station pavilion.

Warnings sound three, two, and one minute before the next loop starts,

and runners who have not been eliminated must be inside corral barn before the rooster crows.

The 2.083-mile distance is designed so that completing 24 hours equals 100 miles.

The 2025 ultra ended after 14 hours.

Chris Emberton of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, won after completing 28 laps, or 58.33 miles.

The 5K winner that year was Colton Rathsmann, with a time of 20:40.32.

Typical race-season temperature: around 14°C (56°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Finisher T-shirt

Where and when to collect your Little Rooster Run 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 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

The Glencoe Little Rousterun; race-pack collection information has not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Gallatin County Fairgrounds and Park, 4476 US-127, Glencoe, KY 41046

Rural Gallatin County venue along US Route 127; no public transit station, road, or rail landmark nearby other than US-127 itself. No public transit serves this rural Kentucky venue — car access only.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same venue — Gallatin County Fairgrounds and Park

5K trail race and Mini Barnyard Ultra ('last runner standing' format) both based at the fairgrounds.

Map

IC card

No dedicated transit card system; Glencoe, KY is a small rural town reached by car. Cash or card accepted for any parking or local purchases.

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.

The 2026 event takes place on October 16.

The half-mile Kids Fun Run starts at 5:30 p.m., the 5K trail at 6:00 p.m.,

and the Mini Barnyard Ultra at 8:00 p.m. The 5K has a 2-hour time limit, and walkers are welcome.

All three events take place after dark.

A headlamp is mandatory for the ultra and recommended for the 5K.

Weather-appropriate clothing is recommended, and trekking poles are optional.

Pacer companions are not permitted in the ultra, and participants must be at least 18 years old.

Those who register for the ultra by August 31 receive a 10×10-foot crew tent site and pavilion pass at no additional cost.

Participants must provide their own tent.

The pavilion pass grants access to the aid station pavilion, which is stocked with cheese quesadillas,

pizza, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, donut holes, and more.

Registrants after August 31 can purchase both as paid options.

Race T-shirts are guaranteed only for registrations completed by August 15.

Entry fee costs $130 for the ultra, $40 for the 5K, and $20 for the Kids Fun Run, plus separate registration fees.

After the October 15 deadline, prices increase to $150, $45, and $25, respectively.

The venue, Gallatin County Fairgrounds, reopens to the public at 6:00 a.m. on October 20.

If any runners remain in course at that point, the event will continue with reduced staffing.

Times are local to Glencoe. 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.

Where runners eat in Glencoe

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 · $32

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What to see in Glencoe after the race

Seeing Glencoe 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 Glencoe.

Total cost and budget for Little Rooster Run

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Little Rooster Run

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Glencoe runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Little Rooster Run

FAQ
When does Little Rooster Run 2026 take place?

It takes place on Fri, October 16, 2026 in Glencoe, KY, United States.

How much is the Little Rooster Run 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $130.

What distances does Little Rooster Run 2026 offer?

5K · Ultra.

What time does Little Rooster Run 2026 start?

The race starts at 20:00.

Where does Little Rooster Run 2026 start?

4476 US-127 Glencoe, KY, Glencoe, KY.

When does registration for Little Rooster Run 2026 open?

Registration runs from Thu, January 1, 2026 to Fri, October 16, 2026.

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