Black Gold 24hr and 12hr Endurance Challenge

Event overview

The Black Gold 24-hour and 12-hour Endurance Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Belfry High School in Belfry, KY. The event is organized by the Tug Valley Road Runners Club and offers the following formats:

• 24-hour
• 12-hour
• 3-person relay

Participants can register on the day of the event. Finishers receive event shirts and medals; a belt buckle is awarded for those who complete 100 miles. Team awards are given for top mileage placements. The event accepts donations to support local improvements.

Course and logistics

The course is a 1 mile loop that begins and ends on the high school track and runs around the school parking lot. It is described as generally flat with some downhills; reversing direction adds two hills after the 50-mile point. The course is open to traffic and is not certified.

Chip timing is used with ankle bracelet tags and shoe tags; laps are recorded when a participant crosses the timing mat. Porta potties will be placed along the route and near the start/finish. Parking is available next to the track. Indoor lodging is available in the soccer locker room with showers, and outdoor camping or sleeping in vehicles is permitted. Available hydration and food include water, soda, Gatorade, pickle juice, coffee, grab-and-go snacks, soup, sandwiches, and community-donated meals. Phone coverage: Verizon and Appalachian Wireless. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.