The JMF Trails Hillbilly Half
About the race
The 13th running of JMF Trails Hillbilly Half will take place 11/21/26 at Jefferson Memorial Forest in Louisville KY.
This race was started by Troy Shellhammer, a dear friend of the race director. It is a special race and the race director plans to keep it that way.
Before the Hillbilly Half there was a race called the Siltstone Half, which the race director ran and loved. Come enjoy the race and continue with the history.
Aid stations
Aid will be at miles 2,5,8,11. They will be stocked with a sports drink, Water, Coke, all kinds of food, cookies, pretzels, chips, peanuts, peanut butter.
There will not be jels so bring your own if that is what you like. Bring a water bottle and a reusable cup if you have one.
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
Refunds are NOT available. The race director is happy to defer your registration to the following year.
The course
The race begins at the parking lot for Horine. Runners run to the lake, then descend to the Welcome Center and into Siltstone, cross Jefferston Road and Bearcamp Road, then turn around atop a long climb and run back to Horine. The course has a lot of ups and downs.
Trail conditions
These trails are tough! It should be VERY challenging and runners should expect their finishing times to possibly be as high as 150% of their road half marathon times.
Location
City insight: Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky, is a city on the Ohio River, home of the Kentucky Derby, with large parks and a growing running scene. The climate is humid subtropical: summers (June to August) are hot and humid, autumn is mild and colourful, winters (December to February) are cool with some snow, and spring is warm. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for racing. The city has an international airport.
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