Kentucky Cryptid Series - Bigfoot

🏃‍♂️Race Overview

• Event: The Bigfoot Race is the fourth in a series of trail runs through Louisville's beautiful parks.
• Distance: This is an eight mile run through the trails of Jefferson Memorial Forest.
• Route: We'll start at Horine Reservation and make our way winding through Red/Orange Trails with a couple miles toward the Welcome Center and back.
• Date: 2025-10-05 at 12304 Holsclaw Hill Rd, Fairdale, KY.

🏅5 Mile Option

• New Option: If you are a bit timid to tackle the 8 Miler at JMF, a 5 mile option has been added.
• Adjust Registration: Just let us know at check-in and we can adjust your registration in seconds.
• Register Now: Not registered yet, but that 5 mile option sounds too tempting to pass up, register today!

🐾Bigfoot History

• Local Legend: From Native American stories and early pioneer accounts to present day reports of Sasquatch, Bigfoot is no stranger to Kentucky.
• Global Presence: Of all Cryptids, Bigfoot has a very long history around the world.
• Legal Protection: In some places, Bigfoot is even protected by law.
• Series Closing: We close out the Kentucky Cryptid Trail Series recognizing the Big Guy!

🏆Awards

• Categories: Each race will have awards for Overall Male / Female.
• Survivor Medal: Complete 3 of the 4 races either In-person or Virtually to earn your Cryptid Series Survivor Medal and Shirt!

💧Stay Hydrated & Stay Safe

• Cupless Event: Please bring your own water bottle, hydration pack, or cup.

🚻Restrooms

• Facilities: Classic outhouse restrooms at the start/finish area.
• Additional Options: Additional portable restrooms about 1/8 mile down the gravel campground lane.
• Access: All of these will be open and accessible to race participants.

💦On Course Water Stop

• Water Station: An on course water stop will be available for the 8 Milers.
• 5 Miler Refreshments: They will have plenty of water and refreshments awaiting them at the finish area.
• Cupless Reminder: Please bring your own water bottle or hydration vest.

📍Course Description

• Start/Finish Line: Near the gate to the campground in the parking lot.
• Course Map: Course Map can be found here.
• Course Preview: Watch the Course Preview Video here.
• 5 Miler Map: Alternate 5 Miler Course Map can be viewed here.

📦Packet Pick-Up

• Location: On-site near the parking lot prior to race start.
• Time: Set up around 7:00 AM.
• Preparation: Allow enough time to pick-up your race packet and pin your bib before the race starts.

👕T-Shirts

• Optional Add-on: Shirts for this series are an optional add-on to keep the cost reasonable for families.
• Availability: Limited number of shirts available for sale on race day.
• Pre-order: If you want a shirt, please pre-order during registration.

🚗Parking

• Early Arrival: Plan to arrive early for parking.
• Carpooling: Carpool as much as possible as parking is limited at Horine Reservation.
• Respect the Parks: We want to be respectful of the parks so we can have more great events in the future.

🥤Water/Snacks

• Cupless Event: Please bring your own water bottle, hydration pack, or cup.
• Bottled Water: Limited supply available.
• Post-Race: Water and pre-packaged snacks will be available post-race.

💻Virtual Option

• Running Virtually: If you plan to run any of the races virtually, sign up as in person and shoot us a quick email.

🔗Registration Link

• Join Us: Register for the race here.