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Mammoth Cave 50K/25K

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 24, 202650km
File:Halleyparknovember.jpg : Celco85 derivative work: Georgfotoart · CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date in 14 days
Oct 24, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Park City · 50km
Entry fee
$105From the 2025 edition
Status
ClosedTBD ~ Wed, October 21, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
Mammoth Cave 50K/25K race photo
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Mammoth Cave 50K/25K — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

This is the 6th edition of the race held at Mammoth Cave National Park on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

The events are 50K and 25K trail races.

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.

Mammoth Cave 50K/25K 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.

Full recap

Eddie Ram · Full recap

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 Mammoth Cave 50K/25K — 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.

From the 2025 edition
Next edition entry

Entry dates for the next edition haven't been announced yet

Ultra

Entry cost $105

until Oct 21, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Mammoth Cave 50K/25K course map and elevation

Your 50km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
Time limit8h
EventStartTime limit
Ultra07:008h
Other25km07:008h
START

Bell's Tavern Pavilion, Park City, KY

Start · Google Maps

Cutoff
8 hours for both the 50K and 25K

Original course map · alltrails.com

The events are the Mammoth Cave 50K and Mammoth Cave 25K.

The start is at 130-318 Old Dixie Hwy, Park City, KY, at 7:00 AM local time.

Field size
150 people (based on national park permit)
Typical race-season temperature: around 11°C (51°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers
Aid stations
Since it is a cupless competition, you must bring your own cup and water bottle. There is water·sports drink·snacks at the supply station.

Participant benefits

Aid stations

Where and when to collect your Mammoth Cave 50K/25K 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

A 50K and 25K held around Mammoth Cave National Park.
10/24 (Sat) 06:00 onward (race day) · Friday packet pickup to be announced later

Bell's Tavern Pavilion (start/finish near the visitor center), Mammoth Cave, KY

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo train/bus station nearby.
  • Getting to the finishSame venue as start (Bell's Tavern Pavilion).
  • Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system; the Mammoth Cave 50K/25K venue near Park City, KY is a rural…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No train/bus station nearby. Start/finish is Bell's Tavern Pavilion, 130-318 Old Dixie Hwy, Park City, KY, near Mammoth Cave National Park.

No shuttle/parking detail published beyond an external map 'Directions' link; National Park Service lodging info is referenced for accommodations. Rural Kentucky venue adjacent to Mammoth Cave National Park; no public transit — car access only.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same venue as start (Bell's Tavern Pavilion).

Same as start.

Map

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system; the Mammoth Cave 50K/25K venue near Park City, KY is a rural national-park area with no public transit. Car access applies; cash/card accepted for any parking fees.

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.

Since the course is located inside Mammoth Cave National Park, it is subject to a participant cap set by the National Park Service.

Registration opens on April 29 and closes on June 30, and since spots tend to fill up quickly, early registration is advantageous.

The trail is mostly crushed stone surface, repeating a 9-mile section with continuous ups and downs.

Exceeding the finish time limit will mean fewer on-course staff and spectators.

Times are local to Park City. 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.

Nashville｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Nashville International Airport

$82

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Hotels near the Mammoth Cave 50K/25K start line in Park City

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.

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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.

Nashville｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Nashville International Airport

$82

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Park City

Eating well is part of the trip

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

What to see in Park City after the race

Seeing Park City with the medal on

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

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

Total cost and budget for Mammoth Cave 50K/25K

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Mammoth Cave 50K/25K

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Park City runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Mammoth Cave 50K/25K

FAQ
When does Mammoth Cave 50K/25K 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 24, 2026 in Park City, KY, United States.

What is the time limit for Mammoth Cave 50K/25K 2026?

8h.

What distances does Mammoth Cave 50K/25K 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Mammoth Cave 50K/25K 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Mammoth Cave 50K/25K 2026 start?

Bell's Tavern Pavilion, Park City, KY.

What are the Mammoth Cave 50K/25K 2026 cutoff times?

8 hours for both the 50K and 25K.

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