Tug Hill Extreme Adventure 24 hour

Tug Hill Outfitters is hosting the 4th annual Tug Hill Extreme Adventure on May 31 - June 1, 2025 in Osceola, NY, on the Tug Hill Plateau.

24 Hour Adventure Race
The 24 hour race is an Adventure Racing World Series, North America (ARWS-NA) points race, and a United State Adventure Racing Association (USARA) sanctioned points race. During the race, each team will receive one set of topographic maps with pre-plotted checkpoints that you will use to navigate the course with map and compass only, while trekking/running, mountain biking, & paddling. The team that finds the most checkpoints within the 24 hour time limit wins. If teams don't make it back before the time cut-off, they will lose 1 checkpoint for every minute they're late. Teams sizes can range from of 1-4 people.

The course will be a point-to-point style race with participants being bused out to the start and then making their way back to the finish at Osceola Ski and Sport Resort. Even with the point-to-point course design, most of the checkpoints will still be optional so teams can tackle as much or as little of the course as they see fit. Approximate distances for each section of the course are still being finalized. The total minimum distance will be achievable by all teams and the maximum distance to punch all optional checkpoints will push the top teams to race for the full 24 hours.  

We are offering racers the option to bring their own canoe/kayak for the paddle leg and are also working with an outfitter to provide boats for teams that need them. Teams that bring their own boats will be required to drop boats off at the race start the night before the race (Friday 5/30). We will transport boats out to the paddle section and back to the start/finish. We will have volunteers at the site at all times to make sure your boats are safe. The logistics of the race course limit the number of racer provided boats we can move so the number of “bring you own boat teams” will be limited. If you really want to use your own canoe/kayak please register as soon as possible.

Mountain bikes are highly recommended as you will be traveling over some rough terrain and racers will be required to carry mandatory individual and team gear during the race (to be announced). There will be at least one opportunity to drop and access a gear bin during the race.

This race has something for everyone, from newcomers, to competitive adventure racers who are looking for a fun challenge in a cool place! If you're into trail running, hiking, geocaching, treasure hunting, or have seen Eco Challenge Fiji on Amazon, this race and the sport of adventure racing are for you!

4-6 hour race

We are also planning to offer a 4-6hr biking and trekking race. Details will be released soon. 

What's included:
24 hours of awesome adventure racing
ARWS-NA and USARA points race
Performance T-shirt
Live tracking system
1 set of race maps per team (option to purchase a second set)
Race passports (for punching checkpoints)
Post race food and drinks
Prizes for top finishers in each division
Option to camp on site ($20/person)

USARA membership:
This is a USARA-sanctioned event. Racers must either have an annual USARA membership or purchase a single-event license through RunSignUp. Annual membership is instrumental in sustaining USARA’s efforts to support the US-based AR community and host an annual National Championship. In addition to supporting the community as a whole and having single-event fees waived, annual membership includes access to ExpertVoice, an incredible resource for athletes that unlocks pro-deals to hundreds of name-brands. For new racers, check out USARA's "New to Adventure Racing" database, a terrific collection of articles that will help you dive into the amazing sport of AR!

“As a USARA-sanctioned event, we adhere to USARA’s anti-doping policies. It is your (the athlete’s) responsibility to uphold the integrity of the competition and reputation of adventure racing as a clean sport through educated use of supplements, medicines, and other treatments and to understand what is permissible according to USARA standards. In addition to contributing to a level playing field for all competitors, USARA’s policies are designed to help athletes learn more about the medications, substances, and methods they use for the sake of long-term health. We encourage you to spend some time reviewing USARA’s stance on the importance of Ant-Doping, educating yourself through their collection of helpful resources, and understanding the consequences of doping infractions (medicinal, supplemental, or mechanical) by reviewing USARA’s dedicated page to anti-doping https://www.usara.com/anti-doping

Post Race Awards & Festivities:
Post race festivities will be at the Osceola Ski and Sport Resort. There will be a post race meal and one craft beer or other NA beverage per racer. We'll have awards about 30 mins after the race finish with prizes for top finishers in each division.

On-Site Camping & Area Lodging: 
Race headquarters is located at the Osceola Ski and Sport Resort (1573 Osceola Rd, Camden, NY 13316). Primitive camping is available at the race start/finish area. Camping facilities include access to porta potties, and a water bottle filling station. We recommend bringing a table and camp chairs. Camping will be available on Friday night, May 30th and Sunday night, June 1st. Camping is $20 per person, per night.

Other lodging options:
The Tug Hill Resort has hotel rooms available to rent about 15 mins from the race start. Other local lodging options are the hotel, Tailwater Lodge in Altmar, NY (30 minutes), and hotels in the Rome, Boonville, or Syracuse area (40 minutes to 1 hour).

Registration cost:
Through February 28th

• Bring you own boat = $200
• Race provided boat = $240

Through May 25th

• Bring you own boat = $225
• Race provided boat = $265

 What costs are involved with putting on an adventure race? 

- Performance race T-shirt
- Resort/Host fees
- Post race food and drink 
- Live Tracking 
- Photographer/media
- Water resistant maps & passports (1 set per team) 
- Canoe/kayak rental
- Busing teams to the start
- vehicle and trailer rentals for moving bikes 
- Shared costs for insurance, prizes, state land use permits, advertising/event marketing, porta potties)

Race Team Categories: 
Men's, Women's, Nonbinary Solo Racers
Men's, Women's, & Mixed Gender 2 person teams
Men's, Women's, Mixed Gender 3 or 4 person teams
Prizes for top finishers in each category

Questions: Contact: tughilladventures@gmail.com; 315-807-3696