Forty 5
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location London, Kentucky
- Price $64.60
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for the ultimate cycling challenge at the Forty 5 event on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the picturesque Laurel County, London, Kentucky! This exhilarating race is designed for those who crave adventure and are ready to push their limits. Participants will embark on a thrilling 45-mile journey that combines fast pavement, flowing singletrack, and rugged gravel trails, all while taking in the breathtaking scenery of the backcountry.
The race kicks off at Sheltowee Camp and features a gradual 2.8-mile climb to warm up racers before they dive into an 8-mile stretch of stunning lakeside singletrack. With a total elevation gain of 3,500 feet, riders will encounter a mix of terrain that tests their grit and determination. The course includes fully stocked aid stations at miles 15.1 and 31.7, ensuring that competitors stay fueled and ready to tackle the challenges that lie ahead. Whether you're aiming for a podium finish or simply looking to conquer the distance for the first time, Forty 5 promises an unforgettable blend of scenery, excitement, and a sense of achievement. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event that will leave you feeling proud and accomplished!
The race kicks off at Sheltowee Camp and features a gradual 2.8-mile climb to warm up racers before they dive into an 8-mile stretch of stunning lakeside singletrack. With a total elevation gain of 3,500 feet, riders will encounter a mix of terrain that tests their grit and determination. The course includes fully stocked aid stations at miles 15.1 and 31.7, ensuring that competitors stay fueled and ready to tackle the challenges that lie ahead. Whether you're aiming for a podium finish or simply looking to conquer the distance for the first time, Forty 5 promises an unforgettable blend of scenery, excitement, and a sense of achievement. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event that will leave you feeling proud and accomplished!
Organiser's Description
HIGH VOLTAGE FORTY5 WHERE GRIT MEETS WILD KENTUCKY
FORTY5 ISNT JUST A RACE ITS A FULLTHROTTLE TOUR OF THE RUGGED, ROLLING, RELENTLESSLY BEAUTIFUL BACKCOUNTRY OF LAUREL COUNTY. STARTING AT SHELTOWEE CAMP, YOULL LAUNCH STRAIGHT INTO A 45MILE ADVENTURE PACKED WITH FAST PAVEMENT, FLOWING SINGLETRACK, AND LONG STRETCHES OF REMOTE GRAVEL THAT TEST YOUR LEGS, LUNGS, AND GRIT.
THE OPENING CLIMB WARMS YOU UP QUICK BEFORE DROPPING YOU ONTO MILES OF SHORELINE SINGLETRACK CARVED INTO THE EDGE OF LAUREL LAKE. FROM THERE, THE COURSE OPENS UP A HAMMERFRIENDLY ROAD SECTION ACROSS THE DAM, A SWEEPING GRAVEL LOOP THROUGH WHITLEY COUNTY, AND A RETURN TRIP THAT DEMANDS EVERY OUNCE OF DETERMINATION YOUVE GOT LEFT.
WITH 3,500 FEET OF CLIMBING, TWO FULLY STOCKED AID STATIONS, AND A COURSE THAT MIXES SPEED WITH TECHNICAL CHALLENGE, FORTY5 IS BUILT FOR RIDERS WHO CRAVE VARIETY AND THRIVE ON ADVENTURE. WHETHER YOURE CHASING A PODIUM OR CONQUERING THE DISTANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME, THIS RACE DELIVERS THE PERFECT BLEND OF SCENERY, SUFFERING, AND SATISFACTION.
COME READY. LEAVE PROUD.
FORTY5 WILL MAKE YOU EARN EVERY MILE AND LOVE EVERY SECOND.
RACE HEADQUARTERS
SHELTOWEE CAMP
124 LONDON DOCK RD
LONDON, KY 40744
REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 1ST
COURSE OVERVIEW
THE RACE BEGINS WITH A 2.8MILE GRADUAL CLIMB LEADING RIDERS UP TO THE SINGLETRACK. ONCE ON TRAIL, RACERS WILL ENJOY 8 MILES OF LAKESIDE SINGLETRACK THAT WINDS ALONG THE SHORELINE.
AFTER EXITING THE TRAIL, RIDERS TRANSITION TO PAVEMENT, CROSSING THE LAUREL LAKE DAM AND HEADING INTO WHITLEY COUNTY. A FAST 4.5MILE ROAD SECTION SETS RIDERS UP FOR THE CHALLENGE AHEAD.
NEXT COMES THE SOUTHERN LOOPA RUGGED 14.5MILE GRAVEL SECTION FEATURING 1 MILE OF TRAIL. AFTER COMPLETING THE LOOP, RIDERS RETRACE THEIR ROUTE BACK TO THE FINISH.
COURSE BREAKDOWN
TOTAL DISTANCE: 45 MILES
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN: 3,500 FT
11.8 MILES PAVEMENT (INCLUDING THE 2.8MILE START CLIMB)
17.9 MILES SINGLETRACK
14.5 MILES GRAVEL
AID STATIONS
RIDERS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO AN AID STATION TWICE DURING THE RACE, LOCATED AT MILES 15.1 AND 31.7. THE AID STATION WILL BE STOCKED WITH ESSENTIALS TO HELP YOU REFUEL AND KEEP MOVING.
WE WILL ALSO OFFER DROP BAGS, ALLOWING RIDERS TO HAVE THEIR PERSONAL ITEMS WAITING FOR THEM AT THE AID STATION.
COURSE MAP
HTTPS://RIDEWITHGPS.COM/ROUTES/35930969
DIVISIONS
BOYS 15-19
MEN 20-39
MEN 40-49
MEN 50-59
MEN 60+
GIRLS 15-19
WOMEN 20-39
WOMEN 40+
FORTY5 ISNT JUST A RACE ITS A FULLTHROTTLE TOUR OF THE RUGGED, ROLLING, RELENTLESSLY BEAUTIFUL BACKCOUNTRY OF LAUREL COUNTY. STARTING AT SHELTOWEE CAMP, YOULL LAUNCH STRAIGHT INTO A 45MILE ADVENTURE PACKED WITH FAST PAVEMENT, FLOWING SINGLETRACK, AND LONG STRETCHES OF REMOTE GRAVEL THAT TEST YOUR LEGS, LUNGS, AND GRIT.
THE OPENING CLIMB WARMS YOU UP QUICK BEFORE DROPPING YOU ONTO MILES OF SHORELINE SINGLETRACK CARVED INTO THE EDGE OF LAUREL LAKE. FROM THERE, THE COURSE OPENS UP A HAMMERFRIENDLY ROAD SECTION ACROSS THE DAM, A SWEEPING GRAVEL LOOP THROUGH WHITLEY COUNTY, AND A RETURN TRIP THAT DEMANDS EVERY OUNCE OF DETERMINATION YOUVE GOT LEFT.
WITH 3,500 FEET OF CLIMBING, TWO FULLY STOCKED AID STATIONS, AND A COURSE THAT MIXES SPEED WITH TECHNICAL CHALLENGE, FORTY5 IS BUILT FOR RIDERS WHO CRAVE VARIETY AND THRIVE ON ADVENTURE. WHETHER YOURE CHASING A PODIUM OR CONQUERING THE DISTANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME, THIS RACE DELIVERS THE PERFECT BLEND OF SCENERY, SUFFERING, AND SATISFACTION.
COME READY. LEAVE PROUD.
FORTY5 WILL MAKE YOU EARN EVERY MILE AND LOVE EVERY SECOND.
RACE HEADQUARTERS
SHELTOWEE CAMP
124 LONDON DOCK RD
LONDON, KY 40744
REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 1ST
COURSE OVERVIEW
THE RACE BEGINS WITH A 2.8MILE GRADUAL CLIMB LEADING RIDERS UP TO THE SINGLETRACK. ONCE ON TRAIL, RACERS WILL ENJOY 8 MILES OF LAKESIDE SINGLETRACK THAT WINDS ALONG THE SHORELINE.
AFTER EXITING THE TRAIL, RIDERS TRANSITION TO PAVEMENT, CROSSING THE LAUREL LAKE DAM AND HEADING INTO WHITLEY COUNTY. A FAST 4.5MILE ROAD SECTION SETS RIDERS UP FOR THE CHALLENGE AHEAD.
NEXT COMES THE SOUTHERN LOOPA RUGGED 14.5MILE GRAVEL SECTION FEATURING 1 MILE OF TRAIL. AFTER COMPLETING THE LOOP, RIDERS RETRACE THEIR ROUTE BACK TO THE FINISH.
COURSE BREAKDOWN
TOTAL DISTANCE: 45 MILES
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN: 3,500 FT
11.8 MILES PAVEMENT (INCLUDING THE 2.8MILE START CLIMB)
17.9 MILES SINGLETRACK
14.5 MILES GRAVEL
AID STATIONS
RIDERS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO AN AID STATION TWICE DURING THE RACE, LOCATED AT MILES 15.1 AND 31.7. THE AID STATION WILL BE STOCKED WITH ESSENTIALS TO HELP YOU REFUEL AND KEEP MOVING.
WE WILL ALSO OFFER DROP BAGS, ALLOWING RIDERS TO HAVE THEIR PERSONAL ITEMS WAITING FOR THEM AT THE AID STATION.
COURSE MAP
HTTPS://RIDEWITHGPS.COM/ROUTES/35930969
DIVISIONS
BOYS 15-19
MEN 20-39
MEN 40-49
MEN 50-59
MEN 60+
GIRLS 15-19
WOMEN 20-39
WOMEN 40+
Races
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Forty5
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$64.60
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124 London Dock Rd, London, 40744, KY, United States
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