Blackacre Barnstormer

Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

Location: 3200 Tucker Station Rd, Louisville, KY 40299
Type: Run

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

Race feel

Run a charming 8-mile trail race through Blackacre Nature Preserve, spotting farm animals and supporting conservation efforts.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
For a Cause

Discover the unique Blackacre Barnstormer, an 8-mile trail race through the scenic Blackacre Nature Preserve in Louisville, KY. This event supports the Blackacre Conservancy, offering a chance to run through fields and wooded trails. You'll encounter farm animals like goats and cows, pass historic landmarks, and enjoy a beautiful, mixed-surface course. Finish with a unique medal and ice cream, making it a delightful experience for runners who appreciate nature and a touch of whimsy.

From the organizer

Blackacre Barnstormer 4 & 8 mile trail race benefiting Blackacre Conservancy!

Come out and enjoy a one of a kind experience running through the trails of Blackacre Nature Preserve. Starting near the Tyler Homestead and Historic Barn, this years course will traverse both field and trail. Spy goats, cows and other farm animals along the way.

Finisher Medals

Check out the finisher medal below.

Packet Pick Up

Packet pick-up will be on-site race day. Please plan to pick-up your race packet with enough time to allow for pinning your bib before race start.

Awards

Each race will have awards for Overall Male & Female

All finishers will receive our Unique Blackacre Barnstormer medal.

Additionally, race shirts featuring the Barnstorming Goat are available for $5 to any and all who would like to order one from the RunSignUp race page Store.

Post Race Refreshments

We will have ice cream cups at the finish line along with pre-packaged snack items post race. A perfect way to cool down and great excuse to stick around and socialize post race.

Stay Hydrated & Stay Safe

This event is CUPLESS. Please bring your own water bottle, hydration pack, or cup.

Course Description

After talking to many who have previous run Blackacre trails and running them many times over the past few weeks, we believe we have mapped out a course which sticks to more trails and less Cross Country style running, as well as taking participants to areas possibly less traveled previously. We start near the 1790 Double Crib Barn and follow the lane to jump on the Sunrise Meadow trail. This section runs along the tree line and meadow area. About the 1 mile mark we dip into the woods on the Waterfall Trail. This section is a bit rocky in places but beautiful. As we near Mile 2 we pass one of the oldest White Oaks in Kentucky following a lollypop loop on the Cattail Pond trail. Heading back toward the homestead, we will dip to the right and run past the Spring House. Following along side the barn we will head out toward Dragonfly Pond. From Dragonfly Pond we will figure 8 the Sunset Trail and say Hello to the goats as we make out way to the barn. Passing through the barn you will loop around Dragonfly Pond one more time and finish next to the Presley Tyler homestead. 8 Milers will continue for a second loop while the 4 Milers finish at the arch.