Carter Caves Half Marathon - Olive Hill, Kentucky - Running

The Carter Caves Half Marathon is a Running race in Olive Hill, Kentucky consisting of a Half Marathon and 10K.

Carter Caves Half Marathon is approximately a 13.1-mile looped trail race that begins and ends at the Fraley Amphitheatre at Carter Caves State Park. The course takes runners along the State Park trails. Runners will be treated to miles of winding single-track trails and natural landmarks that include stunning rock overhangs, Raven Bridge, Fern Bridge, Smokey Bridge, Shangra La Arch, Natural Bridge, Smoky Valley Lake, and many of the State Parks famous caves. Carter Caves Half Marathon is an absolutely beautiful however very challenging course and recommended for runners who have previously competed in more advanced trail running events.

There is a 6-hour cutoff time for Carter Caves Half Marathon
Portions of the proceeds benefit the Kentucky State Parks, Bat Cave Nature Preserve, and Tygarts State Forest. Carter Caves 10K is approximately a 6.2-mile looped trail race that begins and ends at the Fraley Amphitheatre at Carter Caves State Park. The course takes runners along the State Park trails. Runners will be treated to miles of winding single-track trails and natural landmarks that include stunning rock overhangs, Raven Bridge, Fern Bridge, Natural Bridge, and many of the State Parks famous caves. Carter Caves 10K is an absolutely beautiful however very challenging course and recommended for runners who have previously competed in more advanced trail running events.