The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon – Slade, KY 2026

HERE'S TO YEAR 12 OF THE RUGGED RED RACE!!!! Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 7:15am in Slade, Kentucky Join us as we run in one of the most spectacular trail settings in the United States and provide support to the men and women who serve on the search & rescue teams that regularly save lives in the Red River Gorge area. 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, 65-69 and 70+) Free Race Photos (Thanks to Skyler Dickinson Photography) Complimentary hot and cold brew coffee (Thanks Berserker Brew) A complimentary West Sixth beer for all racers (21 & older) BBQ Lunch provided to all racers (Thanks Hungry Hiker Bar & Grill) Run T