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Cantuckee Y'all 50K | 15K

  • Natural Bridge State Resort Park 2135 Natural Bridge Road Slade, KY, 40376 United States (map)

RACE INFO

50K
$100
($125 after 9/28/24)

15K
$55
($68.75 after 9/28/24)


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.


50K

Distance*: 32.5(ish) Miles
Elevation Gain*: 6,200’
Start Time:  7:00am
Cut Off:  6:00pm (11 hours)

15K

Distance*: 9.5(ish) miles
Elevation Gain*: 1,180’
Start Time:  8:00am
Cut Off:  None

*Elevation/distance is measured w/ GPS which can be inaccurate. Run the race. Don’t be a baby..


RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AND CHECK-IN

Saturday, November 9, 2024 5:30am - 7:45am*
Natural Bridge State Park - Sky Lift Pavilion

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

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!

CREWS, PACERS, AND DROP BAGS

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

COURSE INFO

MAPS

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

AID STATIONS


Grays Arch (1)*
Mile - 4.7

Chimney Top (1)
Mile - 8.9

Chimney Top (2)
Mile - 12.3

Grays Arch (2)
Mile - 17.4
Cut Off: 1:30pm


Auxier Ridge (1)
Mile - 20.2

Auxier Ridge (2)
Mile - 24.8

Grays Arch (3)
Mile - 27.6
Cut Off: 4:30pm

*15K runners will turn around at the Chimney Top Aid Station and return to the finish line.


CUT OFFS

Reference cut offs above. Runners not OUT of the aid station at the cut-off time will not be permitted to continue. Once you’ve missed a cut off and a volunteer has told you to not continue, if you continue running you’ll be banned from future NOE races. Show up trained to make the cut offs.

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. CLICK HERE for directions.

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