Knox-Xtreme Adventure Race

APR
25-26
2026
Explore Knoxville's Urban Wilderness at the Knox Xtreme Adventure Race April 25 26, tackling trail running, mountain biking and paddling across South Knoxville. Compete solo or with a team in 8 or 30 hour formats to earn points and claim victory.
25-26 Apr 2026
Kx 30 - 2 Person Kx 30 - 3 Person Kx 30 - 4 Person Kx 30 - Soloist Kx 8 - 2 Person

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Event overview

The Knox-Xtreme Adventure Race takes place on Saturday April 25 to Sunday April 26, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The event uses a mixed-format adventure race course that includes running, mountain biking, paddling, hiking, and navigation. Checkpoints are placed across South Knoxville and the Urban Wilderness. Participants receive a map and basic rules, then navigate to checkpoints by hiking, biking, and paddling. Teams or solo entrants score points by visiting checkpoints; the team with the most points within the allotted time is the winner.

Events and entry

The event program includes volunteer categories and timed adventure-race categories for 8-hour and 30-hour formats. Volunteer entries are free. Paid race entries and listed fees include:

  • KX 8 - Soloist: $239.50 (includes $14.50 fee)
  • KX 8 - 2 Person, 3 Person, 4 Person: $213 (includes $13 fee)
  • KX 30 - Soloist: $394.75 (includes $19.75 fee)
  • KX 30 - 2 Person, 3 Person, 4 Person: $368.50 (includes $18.50 fee)

Volunteer registration for listed volunteer events closes April 21, 2026. Prices for paid events increase after January 2, 2026.

Location

The race base is at 900 Volunteer Landing Ln, Knoxville, TN 37915. The course uses trails in South Knoxville and nearby mountain biking parks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Kx 30 - 2 Person
Kx 30 - 3 Person
Kx 30 - 4 Person
Kx 30 - Soloist
Kx 8 - 2 Person
Kx 8 - 3 Person
Kx 8 - 4 Person
Kx 8 - Soloist

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