Race Info
GENERAL INFO
New date. New look. The ultimate eastern Kentucky epic trail running adventure. It’s a beautifully brutal 25K trail race through Kentucky’s incredible Red River Gorge.
Come out to Koomer Ridge Campground to see the cool amphitheater start/finish line AND catch everything THE RED has to offer.
The Race
25K
Distance: 16(ish) miles
Elevation Gain*: 3,200’
Start Time: 8:00 am
Cut Off: 2:30 pm
*These numbers are an average. Elevation data varies based on your tracking device.
Race Day Packet Pickup and Check-In
Saturday, April 6, 2024 6:30am-7:50am
@ Koomer Ridge Campground Amphitheater
Mandatory Gear
Water Bottle or Bladder
All NOE races are CUPLESS. All runners must carry their own container for fluids. There will be NO CUPS at any of our aid stations or at the finish line. This is in an effort to reduce waste.
The Course
The RRG 25K lives up to its tagline: Beautifully Brutal. Runners will spend their day being spellbound by Kentucky’s beauty. They will also be brutalized by the technical trails and constant ups and downs.
Maps
**Printable PDF files & elevation profiles can be generated via the Interactive Online Map above.
25K Aid Stations
Grays Arch
Mile - 5.5
Chimney Top
Mile - 11
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 - 2:30 pm
Runners finishing after 2:30 pm will receive a finisher award for completing the full distance, but their official finish result will be a DNF. Runners must finish before 2:30 pm to be an official finisher.
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.
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.
Runners may NOT receive any aid from anyone else between aid stations.
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/
FAQ
+ Do I still get a finisher's award if I make it to the finish line but miss the finish line cut off?
Yes. We acknowledge the hard work that goes into making all the way back to the finish line after covering the entire course. So you will get a finisher award. However, your official race result will be a DNF if you are not across the finish line before 2:30pm.
+ What if I decide to drop at an aid station?
You must wait until the aid station closes. If you are not injured, you will need to wait or call your friends/family for a ride. If you are able to wait until the aid station closes we will do our best to get you a ride with our volunteers.
+ Are there restrooms on the course?
There are restrooms at the start/finish line area. There are vault toilets (aka outhouses) at Grays Arch Aid Station.
