The FIG
XXII = 22 We’re not sure why this race uses Roman Numerals, but it’s the longest running Adventure Race in Kentucky (and one of the longest running ARs in the US) – so lets not mess with things. Legacy.
We’ve been doing this no frills race mentality to keep costs low and feedback high, so we’re sticking with that same mindset for this year. Hope you like it. Hope you join us this Fall.
Race Facts
WHAT: The FIG Adventure Race
LENGTH: 12 Hours
DISCIPLINES: NAVIGATING | BIKING | TREKKING | PADDLING
WHERE: Beattyville, KY
WHEN: November 2, 2024
WHO: Solos or Teams
THE COURSE: You’ll be navigating to checkpoints along the course, by foot, bike and boat. Our courses are generally too big and favor decision making.
COST: $125 per racer
Listening to our racer’s feedback, we try and keep costs stupid low and exclude the frills (shirts, perfumes, trinkets, etc). As always, you’ll get a well-run race, waterproof maps, perfectly placed checkpoints and a legit AR experience.
Registration is CLOSED
Additional Info
MANDATORY GEAR | RULES | ROSTER | RACER COMMUNICATION | RESULTS | PHOTOS
We’re taking a “show up and race” approach this year. The information on this page is vague – that’s on purpose. The Racer COM will be released the week before the race and have all the details you need to know.
— Friday, November 1st — tentative schedule
Personal Boat Staging — 5:00pm – 9:00pm
This is totally optional. Just making it easier for you if you want to do it before race morning. Location will be released in the Racer Communication, later. IF you’re renting, or only bringing personal paddle gear (PFDs, paddles, center seats only), we’ll transport those for you.
— Saturday, November 2nd — tentative schedule
Gear Staging (personal boats only) – 5:00am – 6:00am
Check-in + Maps — 6:00am
Race Start — 7:00am
Race Cutoff — 7:00pm
FAQ
I’m going to be hungry after the race, say?
∇ Hop’s will have a fantastic post-race meal as usual, for purchase at the FINISH.
Hey man, where should I stay?
∇ Check out this page – Lodging in Lee County
I’m new to adventure racing. Help.
∇ That’s not really a question, but checkout this page from USARA, How to Get Started in Adventure Racing. It has great info and links to additional resources. Then get ready to be transformed by the sport of AR.
Can I rent a boat?
∇ Absolutely. Price and availability is listed in the registration page.
Can I bring my own boat?
∇ Absolutely. Staff will be at the put-in and takeout to watch everything. More on this when we release the Racer Communication.
There’s not much on your website about how this thang is going to go. Can you tell me the distances of each discipline, if there’s Gatorade ™️ stops, when we’ll be on the water… I really just have lots of questions and concerns.
∇ Embrace the unknown. We’ll send a Racer Communication the week before the start with the things we’d like you to know. Otherwise, train up & show up Saturday morning. Have a fun time finding checkpoints in the woods. Simple.
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