Falls & Forest 12‑Hour Challenge
- Date Sat 22nd August 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Radcliff, Kentucky
- Price $64.60
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Falls & Forest 12-Hour Challenge on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in the picturesque Radcliff, Hardin, Kentucky! This exhilarating endurance event invites runners to immerse themselves in the breathtaking beauty of the Saunder Springs Nature Preserve, where the miles meet the wild. Participants can choose to run solo or form teams of two or four to tackle the challenge together.
With 12 hours to accumulate as many miles as possible, runners will navigate a stunning loop course that features shaded forest trails, rocky climbs, and delightful creeksides, all while taking in the iconic waterfalls that make this preserve a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Prepare for the August heat and lush summer greenery as you push your limits in this unique blend of technical footing and runnable sections. Whether you're aiming for a personal best, testing your ultra-running skills, or simply seeking a full day of adventure among nature, the Falls & Forest 12-Hour Challenge promises an immersive experience filled with camaraderie, support, and the thrill of the trail. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with nature and challenge yourself!
With 12 hours to accumulate as many miles as possible, runners will navigate a stunning loop course that features shaded forest trails, rocky climbs, and delightful creeksides, all while taking in the iconic waterfalls that make this preserve a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Prepare for the August heat and lush summer greenery as you push your limits in this unique blend of technical footing and runnable sections. Whether you're aiming for a personal best, testing your ultra-running skills, or simply seeking a full day of adventure among nature, the Falls & Forest 12-Hour Challenge promises an immersive experience filled with camaraderie, support, and the thrill of the trail. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with nature and challenge yourself!
Organiser's Description
WHERE THE MILES MEET THE WILD.
THE FALLS & FOREST 12HOUR CHALLENGE INVITES RUNNERS TO PUSH THEIR LIMITS IN ONE OF KENTUCKYS MOST SCENIC AND RUGGED NATURAL PLAYGROUNDS: SAUNDER SPRINGS NATURE PRESERVE. THIS ENDURANCE TEST WINDS THROUGH SHADED FOREST TRAILS, ROCKY CLIMBS, CREEKSIDE PATHS, AND THE ICONIC WATERFALLS THAT MAKE THIS PRESERVE UNFORGETTABLE. YOU CAN RUN SOLO, AS A 2-PERSON TEAM, OR 4-PERSON TEAM.
RUNNERS WILL HAVE 12 FULL HOURS TO RACK UP AS MANY MILES AS THEY CAN ON A BEAUTIFUL, CHALLENGING LOOP COURSE THAT BLENDS TECHNICAL FOOTING WITH FAST, RUNNABLE SECTIONS. EXPECT AUGUST HEAT, DENSE SUMMER GREENERY, AND THE KIND OF GRIT THAT ONLY A KENTUCKY TRAIL CAN DEMAND.
WHETHER YOURE CHASING A MILEAGE PR, TESTING YOUR ULTRA LEGS, OR JUST LOOKING FOR A FULLDAY ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS, THIS EVENT DELIVERS A UNIQUELY IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE. AID, SUPPORT, AND ENCOURAGEMENT WILL BE WAITING EACH LOOP BUT THE REAL CHALLENGE IS BETWEEN YOU AND THE TRAIL.
FALLS. FOREST. TWELVE HOURS. ONE INCREDIBLE DAY ON THE TRAILS.
THE FALLS & FOREST 12HOUR CHALLENGE INVITES RUNNERS TO PUSH THEIR LIMITS IN ONE OF KENTUCKYS MOST SCENIC AND RUGGED NATURAL PLAYGROUNDS: SAUNDER SPRINGS NATURE PRESERVE. THIS ENDURANCE TEST WINDS THROUGH SHADED FOREST TRAILS, ROCKY CLIMBS, CREEKSIDE PATHS, AND THE ICONIC WATERFALLS THAT MAKE THIS PRESERVE UNFORGETTABLE. YOU CAN RUN SOLO, AS A 2-PERSON TEAM, OR 4-PERSON TEAM.
RUNNERS WILL HAVE 12 FULL HOURS TO RACK UP AS MANY MILES AS THEY CAN ON A BEAUTIFUL, CHALLENGING LOOP COURSE THAT BLENDS TECHNICAL FOOTING WITH FAST, RUNNABLE SECTIONS. EXPECT AUGUST HEAT, DENSE SUMMER GREENERY, AND THE KIND OF GRIT THAT ONLY A KENTUCKY TRAIL CAN DEMAND.
WHETHER YOURE CHASING A MILEAGE PR, TESTING YOUR ULTRA LEGS, OR JUST LOOKING FOR A FULLDAY ADVENTURE IN THE WOODS, THIS EVENT DELIVERS A UNIQUELY IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE. AID, SUPPORT, AND ENCOURAGEMENT WILL BE WAITING EACH LOOP BUT THE REAL CHALLENGE IS BETWEEN YOU AND THE TRAIL.
FALLS. FOREST. TWELVE HOURS. ONE INCREDIBLE DAY ON THE TRAILS.
Races
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Solo 12 Hour
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$64.60
CLOSED -
Duo 12 Hour
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$64.60
CLOSED -
Quad 12 Hour
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$64.60
CLOSED
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Location
100 Saunders Spring Ln, Radcliff, 40160, KY, United States
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