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Falls & Forest 12‑Hour Challenge

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Falls & Forest 12‑Hour Challenge race photoRadcliff
US
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Race date Aug expected
August 2027
City · Distance
Radcliff · 100km · 50km
Entry fee
$60From the 2026 edition
2027Date August 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Aug 22, 2026 · Entry fee $60 · Start 08:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
Falls & Forest 12‑Hour Challenge race photo
CGP Grey · CC BY 2.0
Falls & Forest 12‑Hour Challenge race photo
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Falls & Forest 12‑Hour Challenge — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A 12-hour endurance race held at Saunders Springs Nature Preserve in Kentucky.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Falls & Forest 12‑Hour Challenge runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Falls & Forest 12‑Hour Challenge — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

Solo 12 Hour

Entry cost $60

until Mar 27, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Quad 12 Hour

Entry cost $60

until Mar 27, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Duo 12 Hour

Entry cost $60

until Mar 28, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Falls & Forest 12‑Hour Challenge course map and elevation

Your 100km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
START

100 Saunders Spring Ln, Radcliff, KY

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Solo 12 Hour, Duo 12 Hour, and Quad 12 Hour events are held together.

Start line is located at 100 Saunders Spring Ln, Radcliff, KY, and the start time is 8:00 a.m. local time.

Course is a loop course that returns to the starting point.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Falls & Forest 12‑Hour Challenge race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNone — no public transit reaches this preserve
  • Getting to the finishNone — same nature preserve trailhead as start
  • Transit cardRadcliff, KY (near Fort Knox) has no dedicated transit card system; this is a rural car-access race reached…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

None — no public transit reaches this preserve

Start/finish is at Saunders Springs Nature Preserve, 100 Saunders Spring Ln, Radcliff, KY 40160. The Radcliff/Fort Knox area has no fixed-route public transit reaching this preserve (Louisville's TARC system does not extend this far, roughly 45 miles away). No public transit, car access only — expected for this rural Kentucky nature-preserve trail event.

Map

Getting to the finish

None — same nature preserve trailhead as start

The loop course finishes at the same nature preserve trailhead.

Map

Start shuttle

No shuttle information provided; the race organizer suggests contacting them directly for logistics questions.

Transit card

Radcliff, KY (near Fort Knox) has no dedicated transit card system; this is a rural car-access race reached by personal vehicle. There is no local public bus network serving the venue, so driving or ride-share is required.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

August averages 25°C.

This time of year in Radcliff feels different between morning and day.

It's cool at start line, but in the second half you'll be directly exposed to the sun, so a hat can make a difference for the last 5km.

The venue is an area without public transportation.

Plans are made based on the assumption that you will travel by car or rental car.

Applications are processed through the RunSignup platform.

Ultras are divided not by speed but by supply and foot care.

Break in your shoes and socks before the race, and if there are night sections, prepare extra headlamp batteries.

Departure is at 08:00.

Times are local to Radcliff. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Falls & Forest 12‑Hour Challenge start line in Radcliff

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

What to see in Radcliff after the race

Seeing Radcliff with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Radcliff.

Total cost and budget for Falls & Forest 12‑Hour Challenge

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Falls & Forest 12‑Hour Challenge

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Radcliff runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Falls & Forest 12‑Hour Challenge

FAQ
When does Falls & Forest 12‑Hour Challenge 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in August 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, August 22, 2026.

How much is the Falls & Forest 12‑Hour Challenge 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $60.

What distances does Falls & Forest 12‑Hour Challenge 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Falls & Forest 12‑Hour Challenge 2027 start?

The race starts at 08:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Falls & Forest 12‑Hour Challenge 2027 start?

100 Saunders Spring Ln, Radcliff, KY. (From the 2026 edition)

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