The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon
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The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon
The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon takes place on October 3, 2026 in Slade, Kentucky at Natural Bridge Campground. The event offers both an in-person trail race and a virtual option, plus volunteer opportunities.
The event distances include:
- Half Marathon : 13.1 Miles
- Virtual Half Marathon : 13.1 Miles
The in-person race is a 13.1 mile looping trail course on private property in the Red River Gorge. The on-course time limit is 5.5 hours (about a 25 minute per mile pace). Awards are given to the Top 3 men and women overall and Top 3 men and women in five-year age divisions (0-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+). Participants receive commemorative long sleeve performance shirts and can earn a finisher's medal by completing the race within the time limit.
Event services and amenities listed for racers include free race photos, on-site DJ, hydration at the start area and at five locations along the course, a cup less policy (bring a bottle or self-hydration system), complimentary hot and cold coffee, a complimentary West Sixth beer for racers 21 and older, and a BBQ lunch. Packet pickup is scheduled the Thursday before in Lexington and the Friday before at the Natural Bridge Campground, with a last chance pickup on race morning. Special pricing is available for ages 10 to 16. The Natural Bridge Campground is being made available to racers for the event weekend. Volunteer roles are listed and the race seeks 15 to 20 volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
