For over 20 years, The Land Between The Lakes Trail Race has been a premier event in Mid-America. What makes this race standout and still going strong after 20 years is a great union of comradery, organization, and a great course. Over the years our racing family and volunteers keep coming back and growing. We look forward to a challenging run and day of making new friends. To show our appreciation to our runners, we work hard to provide them with great shirts, hats, bags, awards and the coveted belt buckles for 50 mile and 60k finishers!

The race begins and ends with paved road, but most of the race is held on the "Canal Loop" which is approximately 11.3 miles of mostly single-track, nicely packed dirt. The course yields spectacular views of both Kentucky and Barkley Lakes, and the occasional bald eagle.  Not only have we hosted countless elite runners from all over the nation, but with our four different distances to choose from we have become a race that everyone can enjoy. 

Choose your distance! CLICK HERE to Register

23km   -   Marathon   -   60km   -   50 miles   

March 9th, 2024  6:30am CST

Cut off times: There is a 12 hour limit on all races. We will take down the finish line at 6:30pm. Cut Off Times:  For the 60k, you must start your final loop by 2:15pm.  For the 50 mile you must start your final loop by 3 pm.  If you miss the cut off times you will be directed to run back to Grand Rivers for the finish; where you will receive your time and award for the distance you finished.  

Course Record Challenge

$1000* to anyone who sets a new Course Record in the 50 mile or 60km

$500* to anyone who sets a new Course Record in the Marathon or 23km

* In the event that the course has to take a detour due to lake flooding, there will be no Course Record money awarded. However, if the winning time is faster than a previous course record, that runner will receive $300. 

Check out the course record times to beat by CLICKING HERE

For our 20th running of LBL, we're rolling out all new medals for 23k and marathon finishers... as well as new buckles for 60km and 50 mile finishers! We also have a brand new Lifetime-500 mile buckle to celebrate runners who have run over 500 miles with us at LBL.

Ultramarathon Hall of Fame inductee, and director of the legendary Barkley Marathons (among many others), is scheduled to attend packet pick up and dinner on Friday. As well as meet and greet throughout the race on Saturday! 

Hosted in the beautiful 170,000 acre National Recreational area between Kentucky and Barkley Lakes, the race provides a scenic landscape that is the highlight of many runner's careers. The race begins and ends in the wonderfully hospitable village of Grand Rivers, KY.  This beautiful community is home to great antique shops, a nationally acclaimed restaurant (Patti's 1880s settlement), and two world class resorts in Lighthouse Landing, and Green Turtle Bay. CLICK HERE for more information including lodging.    

In addition to the wonderful attractions and restaurants in Grand Rivers, the Land Between the Lakes hosts an incredible amount of attractions. Including The Golden Pond Planetarium, the 1850's Homeplace Working Farm, Elk and Bison Prairie, Woodlands Nature Station, camping, hiking and more! You can see the whole list of family friendly offerings LBL has by CLICKING HERE