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 an exhilarating day of adventure at the Forty 5 race on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the stunning backcountry of Laurel County, Kentucky! This high-energy event invites riders of all levels to tackle a challenging 45-mile course that takes you through the breathtaking landscapes of Laurel Lake and beyond. Starting at Sheltowee Camp, participants will experience a thrilling mix of fast pavement, flowing singletrack, and rugged gravel terrain—perfect for those who crave variety and excitement on the trails.
The race kicks off with a gradual 2.8-mile climb, leading you into 8 miles of breathtaking lakeside singletrack. Riders will then transition onto pavement, crossing the iconic Laurel Lake Dam before diving into a rugged 14.5-mile southern loop that tests your endurance and grit. With a total elevation gain of 3,500 feet, this course is not for the faint of heart! Two fully stocked aid stations will be available to keep you fueled and ready for the adventure ahead. Whether you’re aiming for a podium finish or simply looking to conquer the distance for the first time, the Forty 5 promises to be a memorable experience that blends scenery, challenge, and satisfaction. Don’t miss out—register
The race kicks off with a gradual 2.8-mile climb, leading you into 8 miles of breathtaking lakeside singletrack. Riders will then transition onto pavement, crossing the iconic Laurel Lake Dam before diving into a rugged 14.5-mile southern loop that tests your endurance and grit. With a total elevation gain of 3,500 feet, this course is not for the faint of heart! Two fully stocked aid stations will be available to keep you fueled and ready for the adventure ahead. Whether you’re aiming for a podium finish or simply looking to conquer the distance for the first time, the Forty 5 promises to be a memorable experience that blends scenery, challenge, and satisfaction. Don’t miss out—register
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.
T-SHIRT DEADLINE IS APRIL 15TH MAKE SURE YOUR SIGNED UP!!!
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.
T-SHIRT DEADLINE IS APRIL 15TH MAKE SURE YOUR SIGNED UP!!!
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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