Knox-Xtreme Adventure Race

APR
25-26
2026
Test your navigation skills in South Knoxville by running, biking, and paddling to reach checkpoints. Choose between 8 hour or 30 hour durations as a soloist or in a team of up to four members.
25-26 Apr 2026
Kx 8 Kx 30 Volunteer 24 Hour Volunteer 8 Hour

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Event Overview

The Knox-Xtreme Adventure Race is an intermediate level multi-sport competition held in Knoxville, Tennessee. Participants navigate through South Knoxville and the Urban Wilderness, utilizing trails in various mountain biking parks. The event focuses on navigation and the collection of checkpoints spread across the course.

Competition Format

Participants are provided with a map and a set of rules to guide them through the environment. The objective is to visit as many checkpoints as possible within a predetermined timeframe. Movement between these points is achieved through a combination of several disciplines:

  • Running and hiking
  • Mountain biking
  • Paddling

Participants can compete as soloists or form teams of two, three, or four people. The winner is determined based on the total number of points accumulated from checkpoints reached during the race.

Available Categories

The event offers two primary durations for competitors:

  • KX 8: An 8-hour race with categories for soloists and teams of 2 to 4 members.
  • KX 30: A 30-hour endurance race with categories for soloists and teams of 2 to 4 members.

The 30-hour event spans two days, starting on Saturday and concluding on Sunday. The 8-hour events take place on Saturday. The race base is located at Volunteer Landing in Knoxville. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

80 mi
Kx 30
40 mi
Kx 8
Volunteer 24 Hour
Volunteer 8 Hour

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