Join us this year on October 4th at the Natural Bridge Campground. Over 13 miles of trail, this mini marathon is bound to be your next greatest achievement. Not only that, but the after party will be one you do NOT want to miss. Stay tuned for more info on the Rugged Red facebook page. Sign up here

https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Slade/TheRuggedRed

RACE FEATURES:

• Spectacular 13.1 mile looping trail course on private property in the scenic Red River Gorge

• Commemorative long sleeved performance shirts (Men's & Women's sizes)

• Custom Finisher's Medals

• Lively DJ playing great music to celebrate the accomplishment of all finishers

• Overall Top 3 M/F and Top 3 M/F in the following age groups (0-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+)

• Free Race Photos (Thanks to Rylan's Photography)

• Complimentary hot and cold brew coffee (Thanks Berserker Brew)

• A complimentary West Sixth beer for all racers (21 & older)

• BBQ, Food Truck, Ale-81 plus great snacks & fruit

• Run The Red Teams (Teams of 5 or more SAVE $5/team member

• Convenient Thursday Packet Pickup in Lexington, Friday PPU in Slade, KY 

• Post race shakeout/massages by Lance Minnis

• Raffle for some great prizes!

• Great camping and lodging options in the RRG

• A trail running experience like none other!

  COURSE HYDRATION:   Our race is cup less.  Please bring a water bottle or self hydration system.  We will have SWORD hydration and water at the start area and water at 5 locations along the 13.1 mile route.

  SPECIAL AGE BASED PRICING (Ages 10-16)  We are offering a $35 registration fee for those running who are ages 10-16)

  PACKET PICKUP (PPU):    Our packet pickup will be held on Friday, 10/3/25 from 4-8pm at the Natural Bridge Campground (pavilion).  This is the race venue.  We will also hold last chance PPU on race morning (Saturday, 10/4/25) 5:45-7am at the same location.  The address for Natural Bridge Campground is 90 L&E Railroad Place, Slade, KY 40376