Tug Hill Extreme Adventure

Tug Hill Outfitters is hosting the 2nd annual Tug Hill Extreme Adventure, a 12 hour adventure race, and a 3 hour adventure race, on Saturday June 3, 2023 in Osceola, NY, on the Tug Hill Plateau. Scroll to the bottom for information on the 3 hour family fun race.
12 Hour Adventure Race The 12 hour race is an Adventure Racing World Series, North America (ARWS-NA) points race, and a United State Adventure Racing Association (USARA) sanctioned points race. During the race, each time 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 12 hour time limit wins. If teams dont make it back before the time cut-off, they will lose 1 checkpoint for every minute theyre late. Teams sizes can range from of 1-4 people. Approximated distances for each section of the course are still being finalized. Racers are required to bring their own solo or tandem canoe/kayak, SUP, packraft, etc. Any non-motorized, non-pedal boats are allowed. A limited number of rental boats are available to reserve. See event page for details.) Mountain bikes are highly recommended and racers will be required to carry mandatory individual and team gear during the race (to be announced). There will be at least one opportunity to drop and access a gear bag during the race. All checkpoints are optional and your team can tackle as much or as little of the course as youre up for. This race has something for everyone, from newcomers, to competitive adventure racers who are looking for a fun challenge in a cool place! If youre into trail running, hiking, geocaching, treasure hunting, or have seen Eco Challenge Fiji on Amazon, this race and the sport of adventure racing are for you! 
There will also be a 3 hour family friendly, trekking only, adventure race on the same day. Details can be found on the event page. 
Whats included:12 hours of awesome adventure racingARWS-NA and USARA points racePerformance T-shirtLive tracking system1 set of race maps per team (option to purchase a second set)Race passport (for punching checkpoints)Trail pass and use of the lodge (race headquarters) at Osceola Ski Sport ResortPost race food and drinks, including one craft beer or other NA beverage per personPrizes for top finishers in each divisionOption to camp on site ($15/person)Provide your own boat (kayak, canoe, SUP, packraft, or rent one:Racers must provide their own boats (canoes, kayaks, SUPs, packrafts), paddles, and PFDs, or rent one for the race. Due to the semi-remote location of the race, finding enough rental boats to provide one for all racers is challenging, so we highly encourage you to bring your own. There will be a limited number of first come, first serve rentals available. Rental prices will range between $30 to $80 per boat, depending on boat size and type, for example a 4-person canoe will cost more than a tandem or solo kayak. Paddling will be on a medium sized lake/body of water, which can get choppy in windy conditions. While a packraft will work for the race, a touring canoe, kayak, or SUP is ideal. Any non-motorized/non-pedal human powered boat will be allowed. 2-4 person teams may use multi-person canoes/kayaks or solo canoes/kayaks. We will be using the Tug Hill Outfitters fleet of kayaks/canoes first, then working with regional outfitting businesses to provide additional rental boats as needed. Please contact us (tughilladventuresgmail.com, 315-807-3696) as soon as possible, if you need a rental boat. Racers will be required to drop boats off at a transition area located a short drive from the race start in the morning before the race. We will transport boats back to the start/finish. We will have volunteers at the site at all times to make sure your boats are safe. If you rent a boat for the race, we will transport it for you. USARA membership:The Tug Hill Extreme Adventure is a USARA sanctioned race and membership in USARA is required for all participants. Participants who are not USARA members can purchase a single day membership during registration. 
Event Schedule (Tentative): Boat drop off: 4:30 - 6:00 AMRegistration: 5:00 - 6:15 AM (Maps distributed at check-in - at race head quarters, Osceola Ski Sport Resort)Pre-race briefing - 6:30 AMRace Start - 7:00 AMRace Finish - 7:00 PMPost-race awards - 7:30 PMPost-race refreshments - 6:00 PM - ?
Post Race Awards Festivities: Post race festivities will be at the Osceola Ski Sport Resort. There will be a post race meal and one craft beer or other NA beverage per racer, then beer and other  food/beverages for sale at the lodge. Well have awards about 30 mins after the race finish with prizes for top finishers in each division. 
On-Site Camping Area Lodging: Race headquarters is located at Osceola Ski Sport Resort, 1573 Osceola Rd, Osceola, NY 13316. Primitive camping is available at the race start/finish area in their mowed fields. Camping facilities include access to porta potties, a water bottle filling station and hose. If you have a camper, there will not be electricity hook-ups available, please contact dustinskiosceola.com if you have questions. The lodge will be open early on race morning, and tables will be available indoors for race planning. Camping will be available on Friday night, June 2nd, and Saturday night, June 3rd. Camping is $15 per person, per night. Other local lodging options are the hotel, Tailwater Lodge in Altmar, NY (20-25 mintues), Tug Hill Resort (20 minutes), and hotels in the Rome, Boonville, or Syracuse area (35 minutes to 1 hour). 
Cost:$150 per person through March 31st$165 per person from April 1 - May 28, 2023 (Registration closes on May 28th)
What costs are involved with putting on an adventure race? - Performance race T-shirt- Trail pass and lodge use at Osceola Ski Sport Resort - Post race meal and 1 beer or drink of choice - Live Tracking - Photographer- Water resistant maps passports (1 set per team) - Shared costs for insurance, prizes, state land use permits, advertising/event marketing, porta potties) Race Team Categories: Mens, Womens, Nonbinary Solo RacersMens, Womens, Mixed Gender 2 person teamsMens, Womens, Mixed Gender 3 or 4 person teamsPrizes for top finishers in each category
Questions: Contact Tug Hill Outfitters, tughilladventuresgmail.com; 315-807-3696
3 Hour Adventure Race (Trekking Only) The race will take place on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Osceola Ski Sport Resort, in Osceola, NY. This race will will be great for families and anyone looking for a fun new outdoor event! Youll navigate on foot, on and off trails through the woods with only your team, and a map and compass, for up to 3 hours searching for hidden checkpoints (flags). The teams that find the most checkpoints in the least amount of time, will win a prize. You must be back to the finish by the 3 hour cut-off, of youll lose 1 point for every minute that youre late. You dont have to stay out the entire 3 hours, think of the race as a choose your own adventure, and you can do as much or as little of the race as you like. Many of the racers who have attended our events have regularly come back every season to have another adventure :) Race Day Schedule (Tentative) 8:00 - 9:30 AM - Registration map distribution (at Osceola Ski Sport Resort)9:00 - 9:30 AM - Free map compass navigation clinic 10:00 AM - Race Start1:00 PM - Race Finish1:30 PM - Post-race Awards12:30 - 2:00 PM - Post-race meal (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase) 
What costs are involved with putting on an adventure race? Were doing our best to keep prices down, but its expensive to put on a fun race/event. Here are some of the per-person and shared costs: - Fun performance race T-shirt- Trail pass and lodge use at Osceola Ski Sport Resort - Post race meal- Water resistant maps passports (1 set per team) - Shared costs for insurance ($$$), prizes, photographer, state land use permits, advertising/event marketing, porta potties) 
USARA membership:The Tug Hill Extreme Adventure is a USARA sanctioned race and membership in USARA is required for all participants. Participants who are not USARA members can purchase a single day membership during registration for $8 per person. 
3 Hour Race Prices$35 - Children ages 6 - 18 $55 - Adults (price increases to $65 on April 15th) $0 - Children 5 under 
Race Team Categories: Mens, Womens, Nonbinary Solo RacersMens, Womens, Mixed Gender 2 person teamsMens, Womens, Mixed Gender 3 or 4 person teamsFamily Teams, 1 to 6 people (must include at least one child age 1 -18 on the team) Prizes for top finishers in each category