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
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 3.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Slade, KY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
