Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Gravel Switch, Kentucky
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 5K | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Oct 8.
Online registration closes Oct 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Kentucky, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Kentucky runs 44:54, about 14:27 a mile, based on 17 races with published results. Women typically finish in 49:44 and men in 36:54.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:42 AM, and the 2026 Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 890 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
16479 Forkland Rd, Gravel Switch, KY 40328
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2021 results
All resultsAggregated from official results for Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 5K?
In 2021, the fastest tenth finished in 20:59 or better, the top quarter in 22:57, and half the field in 28:08; the last tenth came in after 42:50.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2021.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 16479 Forkland Rd, Gravel Switch, KY 40328Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 890 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 14, 2023), 2022 (Oct 15, 2022), 2021 (Oct 9, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 5K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Kentucky?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Kentucky, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2021, 40 runners finished the Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 4K; the median finish was 28:08 and the winner ran 19:58.
- Where does it start?
- 16479 Forkland Rd, Gravel Switch, KY 40328.
From the organizers
Experience a trail run unlike anything in the city as you travel through the hills and knobs of the beautiful Forkland Community. Registration includes a ticket to the Forkland Festival pancake breakfast and a T-shirt. After the run, plan to enjoy the festival’s crafts, music, and community atmosphere.