Tug Hill Extreme Adventure 12 Hour

Important Note - For this race, you must bring your own solo or multi-person boat (kayak, canoe, SUP, packraft, etc.). If you need to rent a boat, please reach out to tughilladventures@gmail.com, or 315-807-3696 as soon as possible. Rental prices will range between $30 - $80 and are dependent on the size of the boat, for example a tandem kayak or 4-person canoe will cost more than a solo kayak.

The 12 hour race is an Adventure Racing World Series, North America (ARWS-NA) points race, and a United State Adventure Racing Association (USARA) sanctioned points race. During the race, each time will receive one set of topographic maps with pre-plotted checkpoints that you will use to navigate the course with map and compass only, while trekking/running, mountain biking, & paddling. The team that finds the most checkpoints within the 12 hour time limit wins. If teams don't make it back before the time cut-off, they will lose 1 checkpoint for every minute they're late. Teams sizes can range from of 1-4 people. Approximated distances for each section of the course are still being finalized. Racers are required to bring their own solo or tandem canoe/kayak, SUP, packraft, etc. Any non-motorized, non-pedal boats are allowed. A limited number of rental boats are available to reserve. See event page for details.) Mountain bikes are highly recommended and racers will be required to carry mandatory individual and team gear during the race (to be announced). There will be at least one opportunity to drop and access a gear bag during the race. All checkpoints are optional and your team can tackle as much or as little of the course as you're up for. This race has something for everyone, from newcomers, to competitive adventure racers who are looking for a fun challenge in a cool place! If you're into trail running, hiking, geocaching, treasure hunting, or have seen Eco Challenge Fiji on Amazon, this race and the sport of adventure racing are for you!  

What's included:
12 hours of awesome adventure racing
ARWS-NA and USARA points race
USARA Membership
Performance T-shirt
Live tracking system
1 set of race maps per team (option to purchase a second set)
Race passport (for punching checkpoints)
Trail pass and use of the lodge (race headquarters) at Osceola Ski & Sport Resort
Post race food and drinks, including one craft beer or other NA beverage per person
Prizes for top finishers in each division
Option to camp on site ($15/person)

Canoes/Kayaks:
Racers must provide their own boats (canoes, kayaks, SUPs, packrafts), paddles, and PFDs, or rent one for the race. Due to the semi-remote location of the race, finding enough rental boats to provide one for all racers is challenging, so we highly encourage you to bring your own. There will be a limited number of first come, first serve rentals available. Paddling will be on a medium sized lake/body of water, which can get choppy in windy conditions. While a packraft will work for the race, a touring canoe, kayak, or SUP is ideal. Any non-motorized/non-pedal human powered boat will be allowed. 2-4 person teams may use multi-person canoes/kayaks or solo canoes/kayaks. We will be using the Tug Hill Outfitters fleet of kayaks/canoes first, then working with regional outfitting businesses to provide additional rental boats as needed. Please contact us (tughilladventures@gmail.com, 315-807-3696) as soon as possible, if you need a rental boat. Rental prices will range from $30 - $80, depending on the size of the boat, for example a tandem kayak or 4-person canoe will cost more than a solo kayak. Racers will be required to drop boats off at a transition area located a short drive from the race start in the morning before the race. We will transport boats back to the start/finish. We will have volunteers at the site at all times to make sure your boats are safe. If you rent a boat for the race, we will transport it for you. 

USARA membership:
The Tug Hill Extreme Adventure is a USARA sanctioned race and membership in USARA is required for all participants. Participants who are not USARA members can purchase a single day membership during registration. 

Event Schedule (Tentative): 
Boat drop off: 4:30 - 6:00 AM
Registration: 5:00 - 6:15 AM (Maps distributed at check-in - at race head quarters, Osceola Ski & Sport Resort)
Pre-race briefing - 6:30 AM
Race Start - 7:00 AM
Race Finish - 7:00 PM
Post-race awards - 7:30 PM
Post-race refreshments - 6:00 PM - ?

Post Race Awards & Festivities:
Post race festivities will be at the Osceola Ski & Sport Resort. There will be a post race meal and one craft beer or other NA beverage per racer, then beer and other  food/beverages for sale at the lodge. We'll have awards about 30 mins after the race finish with prizes for top finishers in each division. 

Registration Details

Come for the adventure race, and stay for the paddling clinic! While you may know Tug Hill Outfitters as being synonymous with adventure racing, our first love is paddling. We're experienced kayakers and canoers with lots of racing experience, and lots of hard core paddling friends. For this clinic, we'll be bringing in some of the best kayak and canoe paddlers in the country to help you with your paddling technique. We'll also have Stellar Kayaks, from recreational to racing for you to test paddle, as well as some high end recreational and racing canoes. Fun tidbit, Tug Hill Outfitters had the 2nd fastest paddling split at USARA Nationals this year (they even left a map behind at the TA and had to paddle back...oops!)

Registration Details