Big Bone Lick - Topo Summer Trail Series

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Map of 2019 Topo Summer Trail Series Race at Big Bone Lick State Park

Map of 2019 Topo Summer Trail Series Race at Big Bone Lick State Park

Elevation Profile of 2019 Topo Summer Trail Series Race at Big Bone Lick State Park

Elevation Profile of 2019 Topo Summer Trail Series Race at Big Bone Lick State Park

Race Facts

Topo Summer Trail Series - Big Bone Lick
Union, KY
4 or 8 mile looped course
modified due to a dam leak
single track (3), pavement (1)
temperate deciduous forest
[race website]

Race Recap

This is a great local race with exactly zero frills, hand timing, and about as laid back an atmosphere as you’ll ever find. Coming off a new distance PR last week at Hawthorn Half Day Relay and Ultra, I added this race to round out my recovery week, and it was just what the doctor ordered.

My good friend, the Colonel, joined me, and he did the full 8 miles while I cut it short at 4. The trails were very slick and muddy, and frankly, I was a bit alarmed at how much they had deteriorated in just the last couple years.

Since I took it easy, and the Colonel was still out there, I decided to see if I could get a few decent race photos for him. He came truckin’ in and wasn’t far from lapping a couple people walking the 4-miler.

Overall, a super chill day and great way to start a Saturday.

Once I got home, I reached out to Friends of Big Bone to see about some trail maintenance days. Hopefully they have something planned because these trails could use a little lovin’.

Race Day Pics