Knobstone Trail Run

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Thanks to all runners that made the 2023 Knobstone Trail Run a success. Results are posted below.

2023 Knobstone 5K Trail Run Results

2023 Knobstone 10K Trail Run Results (1)

2023 Knobstone 10 Mile Trail Run Results

2023 Knobstone Half Marathon Trail Run Results

 Photographs

There were a lot of great photos taken during the race. They can now be viewed at the following link.

https://www.davewilcoxson.com/Events/2023/HHC-Race/

Click to register for the 2013 Knobstone Mini

 

 

Choose between 5K, 10K, 10 mile, and 13 mile (half marathon) courses that wind through the scenic and hilly hardwood forest of Morgan-Monroe State Forest.

Read through the page below, and if you have any questions that are not covered there, please consult our FAQs!  There is a very good chance your question is answered either on this page or in the FAQs.

Registration

The online registration fee is $20 for adults and $10 for youth (18 and under).  There are no service charges for online registration.  Online registration closes on Wednesday, October 11, or when the 225 entry limit is met.

Online Payment Notes:  (1.) Payment is through PayPal.  If you don’t have a PayPal account, or don’t want to pay through PayPal, use the debit/credit card option on the PayPal webpage.  (2.) There are no refunds of race registration or shirt costs.  Please consider this carefully before paying!

Check the Entry List below after registration has been completed to see if payment has been made.

Click here to check your entry for completeness → Entry List

Race questions?  Email HHC races.

 

Apparel

TERZink.com is working on another great design for this year’s race shirt. 

Race shirts are no longer available for purchase during online registration.  

Shirts may be available for purchase on race day while supplies last.

100% Polyester, Moisture absorbing, Antimicrobial Fabric

Knobstone23-proof

Courses

The courses follow mostly single-track forest trails, and have long, level stretches with some steep hills that are tempered by switchbacks.  Trails are flagged at frequent intervals with bright ribbon, and are cleared before the race to ensure they are mostly free of natural debris.  A short section of the paved bike trail near Bean Blossom Road will be used for the finish.  Aid stations along the courses provide drinks (water and Gatorade) every 2 to 3 miles.  Amateur radio operators are located at Aid Stations and along other points on the course.

Knobstone 5k Course                Knobstone 5k Profile

Knobstone 10k Course              Knobstone 10k Profile

Knobstone 10 Mile Course       Knobstone 10 Mile Profile

Knobstone 13 Mile Course       Knobstone 13 Mile Profile

Note:  The distances shown on the profile maps are approximate and do not match the distances of the course.

Day of Race Information

Check-in on the day of race begins at 7:30 a.m. at Walls Shelter (sign waiver form, pick up bib).  See driving directions below.  The race begins at 9:00 a.m. EDT.  Please arrive early to help ensure the race starts on time.  All race distances start at the same time.

Click here to read important Race Day Information.

Other Important Race Information

  • The race will be held on Saturday, October 14, rain or shine!
  • Do to race logistics, entries will be limited to 225 runners.
  • No dogs will be allowed on the course due to safety and insurance policies. 
  • Cutoff time for the half-marathon is 11:30 a.m. at Aid Station #4 (10 miles into the race). 
  • Runners under 18 must run with a parent or guardian. 
  • Join us at Walls Shelter after the race!  Hot soup, snacks, cookies, and other treats will be available.  Meet with the HHC volunteers who worked to make the race possible.
  • All proceeds benefit the work of the Hoosier Hikers Council to continue building and maintaining hiking and running trails in Indiana.
  • This event is sanctioned by USA Track & Field (Event Licence ID: #143377).

If you have questions or need further information, email us or call toll free at 1-855-812-HIKE.

Driving Directions to Starting Area

All courses start at Walls Shelter at the intersection of Bean Blossom Road and Main Forest Road in Morgan-Monroe State Forest, located 35 miles south of Indianapolis off of I-69.

The recommended route to the starting area is to take the Liberty Church Road exit (Exit 134) from I-69 just south of Martinsville, IN.  If you are driving from Indianapolis on I-69 (former State Road 37), Liberty Church Road is 28 miles from I‑465.  If coming from Bloomington on I-69, Liberty Church Road is 18 miles from State Road 46.  Follow the brown signs directing you to Morgan-Monroe State Forest.

  • Take the Liberty Church Road exit from I-69 (Exit 134), and turn east onto Liberty Church Road.
  • Travel approximately 0.1 miles, and turn right onto Old Hwy 37 (first road on your right).
  • Travel 4.1 miles on Old Hwy 37, and turn left onto Forest Road at the entrance to Morgan-Monroe State Forest.
  • Travel 2.8 miles on Forest Road to the starting area at Walls Shelter.
  • The driving time from I-69 to the race starting area by this route is approximately 15 minutes.

Here’s a link to the Walls Shelter on Google maps:  https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B018’38.5%22N+86%C2%B025’42.5%22W/@39.310693,-86.4290142,19z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.3106916!4d-86.428467