Description
COME "RUN THE RED" AS WE CELEBRATE OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY RACE!
Saturday, October 4, 2025 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 10th Anniversary 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 Ruby Cline-Eaton)
- A complimentary West Sixth beer for all racers (21 & older)
- Food Truck, Berserker Brew Coffee and great snacks & fruit
- Run The Red Teams (New for 2024) - Teams of 5 or more SAVE $5/team member
- Convenient Thursday Packet Pickup in Lexington, Friday PPU in Slade, KY
- Great camping and lodging options in the RRG
- A trail running experience like none other!
You can find the course map here.
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.
PACKET PICKUP (PPU): Our packet pickup will be held on Friday, 10/4/24 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, 10/5/24) from 5:45-7am at the same location. The address for Natural Bridge Campground is 90 L&E Railroad Place, Slade, KY 40376
Please check out the race website and our FB page for more info and updates and reach out to BobBaney12@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Place
90 L&E Railroad Place
Slade, KY US 40376
2024 Race Photo Gallery - Big Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton!
All photos in this gallery are free to download, share and enjoy.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Our Race Beneficiaries - Search & Rescue Teams of the Red River Gorge Area
GIVING BACK TO THOSE WHO GIVE BACK EVERYDAY!
If you think running 13.1 miles on the beautiful trails at RRG is tough, spend an afternoon or evening with the Search & Rescue Teams that assist those people in need at the Red River Gorge. These men and women literally put their lives on the line to help others. Our race benefits these 501(c)3 volunteer driven organizations who perform life-saving work throughout the year in the RRG area.
We hope you'll consider a $5, $10, $20 or more donation toward our $5,000 fundraising goal. 100% of donations made by Rugged Red participants will be split between the Search & Rescue Teams in Powell, Wolfe, Lee and Menifee Counties.
We thank these heroes for their unwavering service to those in need of aid who are lost or injured in the back country of Red River Gorge, Kentucky. When you see them serving at the race we'll hope you'll thank them for their service.
RUN THE RED TEAMS --- Expand and Enhance Your Rugged Red Experience
NEW FOR 2024 - RUN THE RED SOCIAL TEAMS
Expand and enhance your race experience by forming a "Run The Red" Social Team or joining an existing team. Invite your friends, family, running buddies or work mates to join the fun! Have fun creating a catchy team name.
We offer a $5 discount to all participants of teams of 5 or more and we'll have a prize for the largest team! Trail running is always better when you do it with others.
Sponsors
Enjoy a Complimentary West Sixth Beer When You Finish!
We have partnered with West Sixth Brewing to offer our racers a complimentary beer to celebrate your finish of The Rugged Red. West Sixth will be on hand serving beer from their tent. Additional beer may be purchased by runners and spectators. You'll have a tear off ticket on your bib to present to the West Sixth team to claim your free beer (21 and older).
Race Bling - Our Finishers Medal
Finisher's Medal shown is from 2024. We will reveal our 2025 medal closer to the race.
Directions
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