Tug Hill Fall Adventure Challenge

Get ready for some serious fall fun on Sunday, September 15, 2024! This year, the Tug Hill Fall Adventure Challenge will take place at Tug Hill Outfitters in Williamstown, NY. Choose between a 5-6 hour biking and trekking race option, and a 3 hour trekking only race option. A navigation clinic, 1 set of maps per team, post-race pizza, and prizes are included with your registration. 

Learn more about the two race options: 

1. The Tug Hill Fall Adventure Challenge is a 5 - 6 hour adventure race that includes trekking/trail running, and biking while navigating the course with map and compass to find hidden flags/checkpoints. You'll need to bring your own mountain bike (gravel bikes will also work). This race has something for everyone. It will be beginner/family friendly, but also include a series of "pro" points for experienced adventure racers/navigators. Pro points will include more challenging off-trail navigation, primarily on foot. The race will be 5 to 6 hours in length. Distances are still being finalized. 

2. The Tug Hill Fall Adventure Trek will be on foot (trekking, hiking, trail running) only,  using a map and compass to navigate the course. You'll have 3 hours to find as many hidden checkpoints as you can before time runs out. There will be beginner/family friendly points, and some "pro" points for racers looking for a bigger challenge. There will be a variety of on and off trail points. 

When you check in for the race, you'll be given a set of maps with marked checkpoints. Each of the checkpoints represents a flag that's hidden on trails or in the woods, for you to find. No GPS allowed. All checkpoints are optional. Teams will use the provided maps and a compass to find as many checkpoints as they can before time runs out. There is no requirement to stay out for the full time, but trust us, time will go quickly! Think of this race as a choose your own adventure...you pick your route, your speed, and level of intensity. Teams must return to the finish line before the race cut-off, or they will lose 1 checkpoint for every minute they're late. 

Team sizes can range from 1-6 people (cap of 4 people for adult teams, but families can race with up to 6 people). Prior to the race there will be a free navigation clinic for newcomers so you can learn some adventure racing strategy and practice navigating using a topographic map and compass.

Tug Hill Fall Adventure Challenge Schedule (tentative) 

• Packet Pick-up & Map Distribution - 9 -10:00 AM
• Pre-race strategy and navigation clinic - 9:30 - 10:00 AM
• Pre-race briefing - 10:00 AM
• Race Start - 10:30 AM
• Race Finish - 4:30 PM
• Post-race awards - TBD

Tug Hill Fall Adventure Trek Schedule (tentative) 

• Packet Pick-up beginning at 10:30 AM
• Pre-Race navigation clinic - 11:00 AM
• Pre-Race briefing 11:30 AM
• Race Start - 12:00 PM
• Race Finish - 3:00 PM
• Post Race Awards - TBD

This year we're trying something different to keep costs down. The cost of the race is enough to cover our insurance, land-use permits, marketing, map printing costs, and food. There is an optional $10 T-shirt that can be added during registration. The race is being held at Tug Hill Outfitters in Williamstown, NY.  

Registration includes - registration fees, one set of race maps per team, prizes for winning teams in each category, food, and a free navigation clinic.  

Race Team Categories: 
Men's, Women's, Non-binary Solo Racers
Men's, Women's, & Mixed Gender 2 person teams
Men's, Women's, Mixed Gender 3 or 4 person teams
Families of 2 to 6 person teams
Prizes for top finishers in each category

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