The FIG Adventure Race

A classic.
Kentucky’s longest-running adventure race returns - and we’re planning something worthy of its legacy.
Plans are in the making… stirrings of a 24HR option for its 24TH running… trust us, it’ll be a good one.

LET ME KNOW WHEN REGISTRATION OPENS

• Race Snapshot

  LENGTH: 12 Hour Cutoff (maybe a 24HR option)
  DISCIPLINES: Navigating • Biking • Trekking • Paddling
  WHERE: Red River Gorge Area, KY
  WHEN: Saturday, November 7, 2026
  WHO: Solos or Teams
  USARA Sanctioned

  THE COURSE:
  Expect a big, strategic course built to reward smart decisions. You’ll travel by foot, bike, and boat to find checkpoints your way - no set route. Just you, your teammate(s), and the terrain.

  COST: TBD (2026 pricing will be announced when registration opens)

• What You Get

  Registration Includes

  • Premium FIG-branded swag (exact item announced later)

  • Waterproof maps (with the option to add extra mapsets)

  • A well-marked, thoughtfully designed course

  • Perfectly placed checkpoints

  • Post-race meal

  • A genuine, old-school adventure racing experience

  2026 swag options are in the works - we’ll share details when registration opens.

• Schedule (Tentative)

  Friday — November 6

  • Personal Gear Staging: 5:00–9:00 PM

  Saturday — November 7

  • Gear Staging: 5:00–6:00 AM

  • Check-In + Maps: 6:00 AM

  • Race Start: 7:00 AM

  • Race Cutoff: 7:00 PM

  If we do a 24HR option, expect it to start Friday evening and finish the same time as the 12HR.

“The FIG is always my favorite race each year.”

— Team Type II Fun

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FAQ

• Where should I stay?

  We’ll share recommendations once the Start/Finish location is announced.

• I’m new to adventure racing. Help.

  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?

  Yes. Staff will be at the put-in and takeout to watch everything. More on this when we release the Racer Communication.

• How's this thang going to go?

  We’ll share more as plans develop. There’s also the element of embracing the unknown. We’ll send a Racer Communication the week(s) before the start with the essentials. Otherwise, train up & show up Saturday morning. Have a fun time finding checkpoints in the woods. Simple.

Consider Volunteering

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The FIG is a USARA-sanctioned event.

Meaning it meets the safety, insurance, and organizational standards set by the United States Adventure Racing Association - the national governing body of adventure racing in the U.S. USARA has supported the sport for over 20 years, helping ensure well-run, accessible, and responsibly managed races.

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