McDougal Lake Trail Fest

About the Event

McDougal Lake Trailfest – June 27-28, 2026

Trail Runs & MTB Races for All Levels

Get ready for an action-packed weekend on the trails at McDougal Lake Trailfest! Whether you're hitting the dirt on foot or two wheels, we've got a race for you.

Race Options & Details

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Trail Run 4 Mile Race – $35

Trail Run 8 Mile Race $45

Start Time: 8:00am
Awards: 1st - 3rd place (both genders)

Sunday, June 28,2026

MTB 4 Mile Junior Race (Ages 8-12) – $25

Start Time: 7:45 AM
Awards: 1st - 3rd place (both genders)
Recommended Pace: 40 minutes / 6 mph avg. speed

Four for 7/4 Challenge – $45 (4 Laps / 32 Miles)

Start Time: 8:30 AM (4-hour time limit)
Open Division: 1st - 3rd place (both genders)
E-Bike Division: No awards, but riders receive a t-shirt & participation medal

Race Loops – $35 (2 Laps / 16 Miles)

Start Time: 8:30 AM
Open Division: 1st - 3rd place (both genders)

Four for 7/4 E Bike Fast ($45)

Start Time: 8:30 AM

Race Loops E Bike Fast ($35)

Start Time: 8:30 AM

Party Lap – $25 (1 Lap / 8 Miles)

Start Time: 8:35 AM
Just for fun—no awards, but every participant gets a t-shirt & participation medal!

Double Down Option

June 27 (Run) and June 28th (Bike)

Four Miler and Race Loops ($50)
Eight Miler and Four for 7/4 ($50)

Swag & Awards

T-Shirts for all participants who register before the deadline
Custom Medal & Decal for every participant
Podium Awards for top finishers in eligible divisions

Ready to Hit the Trails?
Sign up now and secure your spot in McDougal Lake Trailfest 2026!

Races Offered

Double Down 4 Mile Trail Race & Race Loop

Jun 27, 2026

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Distance — Double Down 4 Mile Trail Race & Race Loop

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Type — Running

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07:45

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$50.00

Double Down 8 Mile Trail Race & Four for 7/4

Jun 27, 2026

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Distance — Double Down 8 Mile Trail Race & Four for 7/4

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Type — Running

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07:45

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$50.00

4 Mile Trail Run

Jun 27, 2026

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Distance — 4 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$35.00

8 Mile Trail Run

Jun 27, 2026

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Distance — 8 Miles

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08:00

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$45.00

MTB 4 Mile Junior Race (Ages 8-12)

Jun 28, 2026

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Distance — 4 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:45

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$25.00

Four for 7/4

Jun 28, 2026

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Distance — 32 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$45.00

Four for 7/4 (E-BIKES ONLY)

Jun 28, 2026

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Distance — Four for 7/4 (E-BIKES ONLY)

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$45.00

Race Laps

Jun 28, 2026

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Distance — 16 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$35.00

Race Loops (E-BIKES)

Jun 28, 2026

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Distance — 16 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$35.00

Party Lap

Jun 28, 2026

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Distance — 8 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:35

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Hodgenville.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 18.4° / 28.7°

wb_sunny 18.6° / 29.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.5 /

water_drop 71.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 18.4° / 28.7°

wb_sunny 18.6° / 29.6°

air 9.5 km/h

water_drop 71.5%

About Hodgenville

Learn more about the host city, Hodgenville.

Hodgenville is a small town in the Kentucky Derby Region. Its claim to fame is being the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Lincoln was born on Sinking Spring Farm near Hodgenville.