Black Gold 24hr and 12hr Endurance Challenge

Event overview

The Black Gold Endurance Challenge is a timed running event on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Belfry, Kentucky at Belfry High School, 27678 US-119. The event offers 24-hour and 12-hour individual options and a 3-person relay format. Registration is handled through UltraSignup and closes on November 13. The event is organized by the Tug Valley Road Runners Club and is open to in-person registration on the day of the event.

Course, format, and logistics

The course is a 1 mile loop that begins and ends on the high school track and goes around the school parking lot. Chip timing is used with a timing mat and an ankle bracelet or shoe tag; participants must wear timing tags and bibs for laps to count. The course is not certified and is open to traffic. Porta potties will be placed along the route and near the start/finish. Food and hydration options include home-cooked meals, grab-and-go snacks, soup, sandwiches, water, Gatorade, pickle juice, soda, and coffee. Parking is available at the lot next to the track. Indoor locker-room lodging with showers and outdoor camping on campus are offered. Additional features include a 25 lbs rucksack category with periodic weighing, awards for top ruck participants, a belt buckle for 100-mile finishers, and top-team prizes for the relay. The event is described as animal friendly. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.