The "Lord of the Fork" is a Class V extreme kayak race through the Russell Fork Gorge from Virginia into Kentucky.

RACE: The 2024 RUSSELL FORK RACE will be held on October 26th, the final Saturday release of the season. Participants will need to preregister online as this is one of the biggest and most competitive races in the country. The race starts at 2 PM, with racers starting at 1 minute invtervals. Ladies go first, followed by juniors and then men. Race starts above Maze to the bottom of Climax. Entrants must be experienced with paddling the Russell Fork Gorge, and must have completed at least one practice run this year to compete in the race.

RACE REGISTRATION: Online pre-registration entry fee is $40 through 11 PM on Wednesday, October 23. There will be NO ON-SITE RACE-DAY ENTRIES. The registration will be capped at 120 racers: once we reach 120 registrations, that's it. Register early!

FUNDRAISER: 100% of race entry fees and additional donations will go to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Please donate!

RACE RESULTS: To be announced at the Ratliff Hold takout following the race.

Follow Lord of the Fork race announcements and details on the FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE.

Follow the Russell Fork "Lord of the Fork" Race FACEBOOK PAGE for additional information.

All fees and donations are collected by the Great Falls Foundation, a (501c3) nonprofit organization that supports a broad variety of whitewater races, recreation events and causes, including the Russell Fork Rendezvous.