Cantuckee Y’all 50K

in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge

50K - 15K

November 11, 2023 | Red River Gorge, KY

@ Natural Bridge State Resort Park

Race Info

The Cantuckee Y'all 50K & 15K is a showcase of the crown jewel of eastern Kentucky's outdoor scene: Red River Gorge. Famed for its rock climbing, we are bringing trail running to The Red for one day of running, community, and adventure with the Cantuckee Y'all 50K and 15K.

See everything the Red River Gorge has to offer: breathtaking views as you run across the cliffs of Auxier Ridge, deep forest creeks along Chimney Top Creek, lush vegetation along Whittleton Branch, the ever-rugged Rough Trail from end to end, and natural arches like Grays Arch and THE BRIDGE at Natural Bridge State Park

*All distances and elevations are based on GPS data and are approximate.

Pre Race Packet Pickup

Friday, November 10, 2023 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Natural Bridge State Park - Sky Lift Pavilion

Race Day Packet Pickup and Check-In

Saturday, November 11, 2023 5:30am - 7:45am*
Natural Bridge State Park - Sky Lift Pavilion

*50K runners MUST be checked in before 6:45am

ALL RUNNERS MUST CHECK IN ON RACE MORNING REGARDLESS OF WHEN THEY PICKED UP THEIR BIB.

Cupless!

All Next Opportunity Events races are cupless. All runners will be responsible for carrying their own hydration containers (bottles, hydration packs, belts, etc).

Aid stations will have NO CUPS!

Awards and SWAG

All finishers receive a custom finisher award.
Top 3 men and top 3 women in each distance receive a special podium award!

CREWs, pacers, AND drop bags

Pacers, crews, and drop bags are not permitted at the Cantuckee Y’all 50K for any participant.

Course Info

The Cantuckee Y’all 50K and 10 Miler are both out-and-back race courses that give a beautiful and rugged tour of Kentucky’s Red River Gorge!

Maps

**Printable PDF files & elevation profiles can be generated via the Interactive Online Map above.

50K Aid Stations

Cut Offs

There will be no aid station cut offs. We will not pull anyone from the race at the aid stations. All runners are responsible for getting back to the finish line before the final cut off.

Final Finish Line Cut Off - 6:00 pm

Runners finishing after 6:00pm will receive a finisher award for completing the full distance, but their official finish result will be a DNF. Runners must finish before 6:00pm to be an official finisher.

Location

Natural Bridge State Resort Park

Red River Gorge in Slade, Kentucky

Follow Signs For “EVENT”. Turn RIGHT once in the park toward the Sky Lift parking lot and pavilion.

Race Rules

All runners are expected to be familiar with and abide by the Next Opportunity Events Race Participation Policy. Review it below.

In addition to the rules and regulations listed in the Race Participation Policy, here are a few race-specific rules you must follow.

1. All runners must check in and out of every aid station. This is to ensure that everyone is accounted for and that everyone runs the full distance of each race. If you do not check in/out at of any aid station you will be subject to disqualification.

2. Runners may NOT receive any aid from anyone else between aid stations.

3. All runners must carry hydration containers. Aid stations will have no cups for runners.

Lodging and Travel

There are many lodging options throughout the Red River Gorge from primitive and backcountry camp sites to luxury cabins and family getaways.  Please check out this web site for complete info on the lodging that is available in town: http://www.redrivergorgeguide.com/

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