Red River Gorge Ultra

20221223
2024-04-06

Apr 06, 2024 at 7:00 AM

Koomer Ridge Rd.

Pine Ridge KY, 41360

USA

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Entry Fee $55
(Lowest or Early Registration)

Entry Fee 2 $72
(Highest or Late Registration)

Prize Money: no

Distance(s):

Type: Trail

Participant Limit: 250

Course Map: Download Map

Starting Elevation: 1311

High Point: 1362

Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 85%

First Year of the Event: 2015

Men's Record: M: 4:35:00

Women's Record: W: 5:24:35

Description:

The RRG 25K is the original, premier trail race in eastern Kentucky in recent years. Since 2015 it has been the pinnacle of ultra running in central Appalachia and Kentucky’s ancient Red River Gorge.

Our races start and end at the Koomer Ridge Campground on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Kick off your spring running season right and see what makes the RRG 25K so BEAUTIFULLY BRUTAL!

Course

The 25K course, mile for mile, is arguably one of the hardest races in the region. With all of the ups and downs the RRG 25K is truly beautifully brutal.

	25K
Distance	16 miles
Elevation Gain	3,000′

Schedule

Saturday, April 6

630am Race Day Check In & Bib Pickup

8am 25K Start

230pm Final Race Cut Off

All activities take place at the Koomer Ridge Campground in Red River Gorge.

Start/Finish + Parking

Our start and finish line is at the amphitheater at Koomer Ridge Campground in Pine Ridge, Kentucky. Follow the signs at the entrance to the campground.

Parking is located inside the campground in the parking lot and along the sides of the road.

Click here for directions to the campground.

SWAG + Awards

All finishers receive a custom commemorative finisher award.

Top three men and top three women in each race receive a custom podium award.

Participants may add a commemorative tee shirt to their entry for just $5 if registered at least 30 days before the race. Participants registering within the last 30 days will not have the option to receive a commemorative shirt. Register early!

Learn More

Find out more about the race, view the interactive course map, get downloadable GPS files, sign up to volunteer, and more at www.nextopportunityevents.com/rrg.