Kentucky · Half Marathon
The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon
The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon is a half marathon event held in Slade, Kentucky. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 2, 2027. About 750 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- October 2, 2027
- Location
- Slade, KY
- Field size
- ~750 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 2, 2027
- Location
- Slade, Kentucky
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 750 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:15 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 59°F at the start, 93% humidity, 3 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon
HERE'S TO YEAR 12 OF THE RUGGED RED RACE!!!! Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 7:15am in Slade, Kentucky 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 FEATURES: Spectacular 13.1 mile looping trail course on private property in the scenic Red River Gorge Commemorative long sleeved performance shirts (Men's & Women's sizes) C…
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The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 2, 2027.
- Where is the The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon held?
- In Slade, Kentucky.
- What distances does the The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon.
- How many people run the The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon?
- About 750 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. $69 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon start?
- 7:15 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon?
- Loop course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon?
- about 59°F at the start, 93% humidity, 3 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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