Rugged Duck

Saturday, April 1 – Sunday, April 30, 2023 Past event

12:01 AM EDT

Knoxville, Tennessee

Free–$59.30 · 10 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating month of outdoor adventure at The Rugged Duck, taking place from April 1st to April 30th, 2023, in the stunning landscapes of Knoxville, TN! This unique virtual adventure race invites participants to embrace the thrill of nature as they tackle three distinct paddling courses, three challenging trail running courses, and three exciting mountain biking routes. Whether you're gliding across the water or navigating rugged trails, you'll have the entire month to complete each course, track your progress using the RaceJoy app, and strive to become the fastest and most rugged duck on both water and land. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels, The Rugged Duck promises an unforgettable experience in Knoxville's picturesque outdoor setting. Join in on the adventure and make the most of this incredible opportunity to explore the great outdoors!

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Adventure Race
Virtual

Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

The Rugged Duck consists of nine pre-determined courses throughout various venues in Knoxville; three paddling courses, three trail running courses, and three mountain biking courses.

Saturday, Apr 1, 2023

$59.30

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Boyd Island Paddle
Virtual

Saturday, Apr 1, 2023

Free

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Downtown Paddle
Virtual

Saturday, Apr 1, 2023

Free

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Airport Runaround Paddle
Virtual

Saturday, Apr 1, 2023

Free

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Sharp's Ridge Trail Run
Virtual

Saturday, Apr 1, 2023

Free

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Concord Trail Run
Virtual

Saturday, Apr 1, 2023

Free

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Fort Dickerson Trail Run
Virtual

Saturday, Apr 1, 2023

Free

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Sharp's Ridge Mountain Bike
Virtual

Saturday, Apr 1, 2023

Free

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I.C. King Mountain Bike
Virtual

Saturday, Apr 1, 2023

Free

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Urban Wilderness Mountain Bike
Virtual

Saturday, Apr 1, 2023

Free

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Organiser's description

Welcome to The Rugged Duck: An event that will test your grit while exploring the rugged outdoor beauty of the trail systems and waterways around Knoxville. The Rugged Duck is a month-long virtual adventure race with predetermined paddling, running, and mountain biking course routes all in Knoxville, TN. Participants have the month of April to paddle, run, and mountain bike three different courses for each discipline- adding up to the nine courses total.

All participants must track their progress for each course using the RaceJoy app. Participants may attempt each course as many times as desired, with the ultimate goal of being the most rugged, fastest duck on water and land.

The Rugged Duck is Knoxville's premier adventure challenge and is produced in collaboration by Knoxville Adventure Collective and Dirty Bird Events.

Date: April 1st through April 30th

Location: Venues across Knoxville

Distance: 3 Paddling Courses, 3 Trail Running Courses, 3 Mountain Biking Courses