Next Opportunity Events

03/13/2026

Thinking about signing up for the Big Turtle Trail Runs but worried you haven’t trained enough yet? Good news - there’s a 10 mile option as well! Whether you’re aiming to run, jog, hike, or just enjoy the trails, you can build up your miles between now and race day. Next Opportunity races are about the experience, the community, and getting out in nature as much as they are about the finish line.🐢🌲

https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Morehead/BigTurtle

We’re also looking for volunteers to help make race day amazing- from course support to aid stations and check-in. It’s a great way to be part of the event, cheer on runners, and support the trail community.

Interested in volunteering? Let us know in the comments or send us a message!

Whether you run, hike, or volunteer, we’d love to see you at Big Turtle Trail Runs!

The Big Turtle Trail Runs is on Saturday June 6, 2026. It includes the following events: 50K and 10 Miler.

03/03/2026

🐢 In case you missed it… registration for the Big Turtle Trail Run is officially OPEN! 🐢

Join us on June 6th in Morehead, KY for a day on the trails at the Big Turtle. This year we’re focusing on keeping the race sustainable and welcoming, so we’ve simplified the event and are excited to bring runners together for an incredible day in the Daniel Boone National Forest.

Whether you’re chasing a PR, tackling your first ultra, or just want a beautiful day in the woods with the trail community, we’d love to see you there. ✌️❤️🐢

Registration is open now:

The Big Turtle Trail Runs is on Saturday June 6, 2026. It includes the following events: 50K and 10 Miler.

03/02/2026

If you need a coupon code due to the cancellation of RRG in 2025, please reach out to us directly via Facebook Messenger and we’ll get you taken care of.

Important: You must register using the provided code in order to be included in the event. If you do not complete your registration with the code, you will not be on the participant list.

We want to make sure everyone who is eligible is properly registered - so don’t skip that step!

Message us with any questions.

02/28/2026

Big Turtle 50K – Official 2026 Race Date & Registration Announced!

You may have heard the rumors… and it’s true.

We’ve officially moved the Big Turtle 50K to June 6th!

The date shift helps accommodate a few races that had to reschedule due to winter weather this year. We wanted to be thoughtful about the broader trail community calendar while also choosing a weekend that gives us the best chance for great trail conditions and an incredible race-day experience.

Registration opens March 1st!

Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Morehead/BigTurtle

Same wild spirit. Same beautiful miles. Just might be a little hotter. 🔥

Circle June 6th on your calendar and start building that base. We can’t wait to see you out there!

The Big Turtle Trail Runs is on Saturday June 6, 2026. It includes the following events: 50K and 10 Miler.

01/23/2026

🐢 Mark your calendar. Big news. 🐢
We have a tentative date for The Big Turtle!

May 23, 2026 (pending permit approval)
Updated distances: 50K and 10 miles

We’re shaking things up a bit this year and are excited about what’s ahead. Registration will be posted as soon as permits are approved, so keep an eye out.

More to come soon 🐢

01/16/2026

Registration is open for the Bluegrass Reaper Challenge!

Join us in Berea, KY on August 29 for a fast, fun race with great vibes. Show up, challenge yourself, and celebrate every mile together!

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Berea/BluegrassReaperChallenge

We can’t wait to see familiar faces and meet new ones at the starting line. We'll see you at the finish line!

The Bluegrass Reaper Challenge is on Saturday August 12, 2023. It includes the following events: 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 50K Relay.

01/04/2026

I wanted to share a quick update with our community. Moving forward, I (Brandy) will be running Next Opportunity Events solo. I’m currently working through planning and logistics and actively building out our 2026 race calendar.

I truly appreciate everyone’s patience and continued support as I finalize dates and details for the upcoming season. I’m excited about what’s ahead and can’t wait to share more soon.

If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out to me directly here on Facebook — I’m always happy to connect.

Thank you for being part of the Next Opportunity Events community. More to come soon! 💛

04/21/2025

Hey friends! Final request for volunteers for Big Turtle this Saturday:
Dry Branch Aid Station: 8:30- 6 PM
Big Perry: noon-7:30 PM

What's in it for you? A guaranteed free entry to BT 2026 and our undying love.

The Big Turtle 2.0 is on Saturday April 26, 2025. It includes the following events: 50 Miler, 50K, and 10 Miler.

04/04/2025

Rough Trail at Chimney Top Creek. Seems about thigh deep. Could not find a spot I felt safe crossing.

04/04/2025

Chimney Top Creek right now. I’ve only seen it like this a couple times before. Extremely fast current.

04/03/2025

!!!!RRG Ultra - Cancellation/Virtual Option!!!
We've had to make the difficult decision to cancel the in-person RRG Ultra this weekend. The state has declared a state of emergency, and after consulting this morning with our local Search and Rescue teams all have agreed that the most prudent option right now is avoid putting people in the woods with rising waters (the races have many creek crossings) and high winds.

All runners have been sent an email with options to run virtually or receive free entry to the 2025 or 2026 Big Turtle races in Morehead. (Yes as a result of this cancellation, we will be doing Big Turtle in 2026 to give these runners more options to run in person).

Registered runners: click this link to read more about your options: https://www.nextopportunityevents.com/news/rrg25canc

Again, we're very sorry that this is the outcome; but safety is paramount. We wanted to make this call today for those travelling to have as much notice as possible. Please reach out to us with questions, comments, bitching and moaning, etc. We'll do everything we can to make things right for everyone.

URGENT CANCELLATION UPDATE: Inclement weather, virtual racing, etc.