13 events to be held in October
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 28, 2015) — The Bluegrass State’s many outdoor recreational activities will be highlighted this October during a series of competitive events called the Kentucky Outdoor Adventure Games, First Lady Jane Beshear announced today.
The 13 events will be held in locations across the state and include fishing tournaments, archery, paddling, mountain biking and more.
“The varied events featured in the Kentucky Outdoor Adventure Games will showcase outdoor recreation venues and events that promote good health and adventure tourism in Kentucky,’’ Beshear said. “I invite Kentuckians and our out-of-state guests to attend and experience these games so they can learn more about the commonwealth’s exciting adventure opportunities.”
Kentucky Outdoor Adventure Games
United States Adventure Racing Association National Championship: Oct. 1-3 at Pine Mountain State Resort Park, Pineville
Riverthon (paddling events): Oct. 3, Louisville (Ohio River)
History Half Marathon: Oct. 3, Frankfort
Cloudsplitter 100: Oct. 3-4 – Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail, Elkhorn City
2015 Kentucky State Disc Golf Championships: Oct. 3-4. Bowling Green
Rocktoberfest: Oct. 9-11, Red River Gorge
Thriller Ride (cycling): Oct. 10, London
Kentucky Archery Games 3D Archery Tournament: Oct. 17, London
Race to the Canal (mountain biking): Oct. 18, Land Between the Lakes
Orienteering USA Meets: Oct. 23-25, Taylorsville Lake State Park, Taylorsville; and Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, Union
Lord of the Fork: Oct. 24-25, Breaks Interstate Park, near Elkhorn City
Rayovac FLW Series Championship: Oct. 29-31, Paducah
Crappie USA Tournament at Lake Cumberland: Oct. 30-31, Somerset
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