Tug Hill Extreme Adventure 24 hour

DRAFT - Still being updated

Tug Hill Outfitters is hosting the 4th annual Tug Hill Extreme Adventure on May 31 - June 1, 2025 in Osceola, NY, on the Tug Hill Plateau.

24 Hour Adventure Race
The 24 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 team 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 24 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. 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:
24 hours of awesome adventure racing
ARWS-NA and USARA points race
Performance T-shirt
Live tracking system
1 set of race maps per team (option to purchase a second set)
Race passports (for punching checkpoints)
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 ($20/person)

Provide your own boat (kayak, canoe, SUP, packraft, or rent one:
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. Rental prices will range between $ per boat, depending on boat size and type, for example a 4-person canoe will cost more than a tandem or solo kayak. Paddling will be flatwater on a medium sized river (downstream). 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. Racers will be required to drop boats off at the race start the night before the race. We will transport boats out to the paddle section and 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:
is a USARA-sanctioned event. Racers must either have an annual USARA membership or purchase a single-event license through RunSignUp. Annual membership is instrumental in sustaining USARA’s efforts to support the US-based AR community and host an annual National Championship. In addition to supporting the community as a whole and having single-event fees waived, annual membership includes access to ExpertVoice, an incredible resource for athletes that unlocks pro-deals to hundreds of name-brands. For new racers, check out USARA's "New to Adventure Racing" database, a terrific collection of articles that will help you dive into the amazing sport of AR!

“As a USARA-sanctioned event, we adhere to USARA’s anti-doping policies. It is your (the athlete’s) responsibility to uphold the integrity of the competition and reputation of adventure racing as a clean sport through educated use of supplements, medicines, and other treatments and to understand what is permissible according to USARA standards. In addition to contributing to a level playing field for all competitors, USARA’s policies are designed to help athletes learn more about the medications, substances, and methods they use for the sake of long-term health. We encourage you to spend some time reviewing USARA’s stance on the importance of Ant-Doping, educating yourself through their collection of helpful resources, and understanding the consequences of doping infractions (medicinal, supplemental, or mechanical) by reviewing USARA’s dedicated page to anti-doping https://www.usara.com/anti-doping

Event Schedule (Final): 
Friday evening:
Boat & Boat Bag Drop: Osceola Ski and Sport Resort - Time to be announced
Saturday: 
Boat & Boat Bag Drop: TBA
Racer Check-in: Time TBA (Located at the Osceola Ski and Sport Resort, the race/start finish. Maps will be distributed at check-in)
Pre-race briefing - TBA AM
Race Start - TBA 
Race Finish - TBA 
Post-race awards - TBA
Post-race meal -TBA

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

On-Site Camping & Area Lodging: Race headquarters is located at the Osceola Ski and Sport Resort (address). Primitive camping is available at the race start/finish area. Camping facilities include access to porta potties, and a water bottle filling station. We recommend bringing a table and camp chairs. Camping will be available on Friday night, May 31st. Camping is $20 per person, per night. The Tug Hill Resort has hotel rooms available to rent. Other local lodging options are the hotel, Tailwater Lodge in Altmar, NY (20 mintues), and hotels in the Rome, Boonville, or Syracuse area (35 minutes to 1 hour). 

Cost:
$X per person through March 31st
$X per person from April 1 - May 28, 2023 (Registration closes on May 28th)

What costs are involved with putting on an adventure race? 
- Performance race T-shirt
- Resort/Host fees
- Post race meal and 1 beer or drink of choice 
- Live Tracking 
- Photographer
- Water resistant maps & passports (1 set per team) 
- Shared costs for insurance, prizes, state land use permits, advertising/event marketing, porta potties) 

Race Team Categories: 
Men's, Women's, Nonbinary Solo Racers
Men's, Women's, & Mixed Gender 2 person teams
Men's, Women's, Mixed Gender 3 or 4 person teams
Prizes for top finishers in each category

Kayak & Canoe Paddling Clinic (Beginner - Advanced/Racing) - Sunday, June 2nd (the morning after the race)

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!) 

Questions:
Contact Tug Hill Outfitters, tughilladventures@gmail.com; 315-807-3696