Tug Hill Extreme Adventure

Tug Hill Outfitters is hosting the 5th annual Tug Hill Extreme Adventure on Saturday, May 30 - Sunday, May 31, 2026 in Boonville, NY, on the Tug Hill Plateau. The race start and finish will be at Hidden Meadows Campground. There will be two race options this year, a 24-hour and an 8-hour race: 24 Hour Adventure Race This will be a fun race course with lots of on and off-trail navigation, and fewer beaver marshes than previous editions! The 24 hour race is a United States Adventure Racing Association (USARA) Regional Qualifier and sanctioned points race, as well an Adventure Racing World Series, North America (ARWS-NA) points race. Prior to 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 fail to 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 2-4 people. Any solo racers in the 24-hour event must have significant racing experience and will need to contact the race directors for prior approval before registering. This year, race headquarters will be located at Hidden Meadows Campground in Boonville, NY. The majority of checkpoints will be optional so teams can tackle as much or as little of the course as they see fit, making this a great race for both new and experienced racers. 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. Expect some seriously beautiful and remote locations, and epic off trail treks! Mountain bikes are highly recommended as you will be traveling over some rough terrain and racers will be required to carry mandatory in