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Knobstone 50
Borden, IndianaTrailblazer Running
- Entry
- $180
- Aid stations
- 5
- Days to register
- 162
At a glance
- Date
- Apr 10, 2027
- Location
- Borden, Indiana
- Distances
- 50 mi
- Elevation gain
- 10,000 ft
- Aid stations
- 5, 4 with crew access
- Registration
- Open until Apr 2, 2027, via ultrasignup.com
Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Oct 18, 2026.
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Build my planAbout this race
A rugged point-to-point 50 miler along Indiana's longest footpath, the Knobstone Trail. The KT is often described as one of the most challenging trails in the state and commonly referred to as "The Little AT" due to its steep, hilly landscape, reminiscent of the Appalachian Mountains.
Key dates
Registration opens
Oct 1, 2026
Registration closes
Apr 2, 2027
Race day
Apr 10, 2027
Pricing
Current price
$180
Price after Dec 31
Price progression
Standard registration
$160
Price after Dec 31
$180
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Aid stations
5| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Chapel Runners must check in and out. Drop bags available. | 17.50 miles | -- | -- | ||
Leota Crew access available. Pacers NOT allowed. Drop bags available. | 25.60 miles | -- | -- | ||
Elk Creek Crew access and pacers allowed. Runners must check in and out. Drop bags available. | 32.80 miles | 6:10 PM | -- | ||
Oxley Crew access and pacers allowed. Drop bags available. | 38.20 miles | 8:15 PM | -- | ||
Spurgeon Crew access and pacers allowed. Runners must check in and out. Drop bags available. | 44.40 miles | 10:30 PM | -- |
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