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.
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.
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