The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon

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Natural Bridge Campground, Slade KY

Saturday, October 4th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ The 10th Anniversary Celebration

Join us as we run in one of the most spectacular trail settings in the United States and provide support to the men and women who serve on the search & rescue teams that regularly save lives in the Red River Gorge area.

📅 Race Details

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: 7:15am
Location: Natural Bridge Campground, Slade, KY
Website: The Rugged Red

🎉 Race Features

Trail Course: Spectacular 13.1 mile looping trail course on private property in the scenic Red River Gorge
Commemorative Shirts: Commemorative long sleeved performance shirts (Men's & Women's sizes)
Finisher's Medals: Custom 10th Anniversary Finisher's Medals
Entertainment: Lively DJ playing great music to celebrate the accomplishment of all finishers
Prizes: Overall Top 3 M/F and Top 3 M/F in various age groups
Free Race Photos: Thanks to Ruby Cline-Eaton
Complimentary Beer: A complimentary West Sixth beer for all racers (21 & older)
Food Options: Food Truck, Berserker Brew Coffee and great snacks & fruit
Team Registration: Run The Red Teams (New for 2024) - Teams of 5 or more SAVE $5/team member
Packet Pickup: Convenient Thursday Packet Pickup in Lexington, Friday PPU in Slade, KY
Camping: Great camping and lodging options in the RRG
Trail Experience: A trail running experience like none other!

🗺️ Course Map

You can find the course map here.

💧 Course Hydration

Our race is cup less. Please bring a water bottle or self-hydration system. We will have SWORD hydration and water at the start area and water at 5 locations along the 13.1 mile route.

🎟️ Packet Pickup Information

Our packet pickup will be held on Friday, 10/4/24 from 4-8pm at the Natural Bridge Campground (pavilion). This is the race venue. We will also hold last chance PPU on race morning (Saturday, 10/5/24) from 5:45-7am at the same location. The address for Natural Bridge Campground is 90 L&E Railroad Place, Slade, KY 40376