Tug Hill Extreme Adventure
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Tug Hill Extreme Adventure : Boonville, NY (May 30–31, 2026)
The Tug Hill Extreme Adventure is a two-day adventure race hosted at Hidden Meadows Campground in Boonville, NY. The event offers two main formats: a 24-hour adventure race and an 8-hour adventure race. The 24-hour race is a United States Adventure Racing Association (USARA) Regional Qualifier and an Adventure Racing World Series, North America (ARWS-NA) points race. Teams receive one set of topographic maps with pre-plotted checkpoints and must navigate with map and compass while trekking, mountain biking, and paddling. The team that punches the most checkpoints within the 24-hour limit places highest; teams that finish late lose one checkpoint per minute. Approximate section distances are still being finalized and the majority of checkpoints are optional. There will be at least one opportunity to access a team gear bin during the race.
Boat options, categories, gear and included items
The 24-hour race includes two boat choices at registration: bring your own boat or race provided boats (likely 2–4 person canoes and tandem kayaks). Teams that bring boats must drop them at the race start the night before the race; there are limits on BYOB spots and on race-movable boats. Team categories include solo (subject to approval), 2-, 3- and 4-person divisions, youth teams, and family teams (8-hour only). Mandatory individual and team gear is required for race and bike sections and paddling sections (examples: map case, compass, PFD, paddle, bike helmet, repair tools). Included items: performance T-shirt, live tracking, one set of race maps per team, race passport, post-race meal and one beverage, and prizes for top finishers. Registration fees for the 24-hour race vary by boat option and date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
