Forty 5
About this race
⚡ Forty5 — Where Grit Meets Wild Kentucky
Forty5 isn’t just a race — it’s a full‑throttle tour of the rugged, rolling, relentlessly beautiful backcountry of Laurel County. Starting at Sheltowee Camp, you’ll launch straight into a 45‑mile adventure packed with fast pavement, flowing singletrack, and long stretches of remote gravel that test your legs, lungs, and grit. The opening climb warms you up quick before dropping you onto miles of shoreline singletrack carved into the edge of Laurel Lake. From there, the course opens up — a hammer‑friendly road section across the dam, a sweeping gravel loop through Whitley County, and a return trip that demands every ounce of determination you’ve got left. With 3,500 feet of climbing, two fully stocked aid stations, and a course that mixes speed with technical challenge, Forty5 is built for riders who crave variety and thrive on adventure. Whether you’re chasing a podium or conquering the distance for the first time, this race delivers the perfect blend of scenery, suffering, and satisfaction. Come ready. Leave proud.Forty5 will make you earn every mile — and love every second.
T-Shirt deadline is April 15th make sure your signed up!!!
Race Headquarters
Sheltowee Camp124 London Dock Rd
London, KY 40744 Registration opens February 1st
Course Overview
The race begins with a 2.8‑mile gradual climb leading riders up to the singletrack. Once on trail, racers will enjoy 8 miles of lakeside singletrack that winds along the shoreline. After exiting the trail, riders transition to pavement, crossing the Laurel Lake Dam and heading into Whitley County. A fast 4.5‑mile road section sets riders up for the challenge ahead. Next comes the Southern Loop—a rugged 14.5‑mile gravel section featuring 1 mile of trail. After completing the loop, riders retrace their route back to the finish.Course Breakdown
Total Distance: 45 milesTotal Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft 11.8 miles Pavement (including the 2.8‑mile start climb)
17.9 miles Singletrack
14.5 miles Gravel
Aid Stations
Riders will have access to an aid station twice during the race, located at Miles 15.1 and 31.7. The aid station will be stocked with essentials to help you refuel and keep moving. We will also offer drop bags, allowing riders to have their personal items waiting for them at the aid station.Course Map
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35930969
DIVISIONS
Boys 15-19
Men 20-39
Men 40-49
Men 50-59
Men 60+
Girls 15-19
Women 20-39
Women 40+
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Forty5
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in London, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:32 AM and sets at 8:32 PM local time (EDT) in London on May 9, 2026 — 13h 59m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Forty 5
Forty5 · 39 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Schworm | 2:51:21 | 3:48 /mi |
| 2 | Justin Pendygraft | 2:59:54 | 4:00 /mi |
| 3 | Ben Page | 3:00:30 | 4:01 /mi |
| 4 | Scott Phillips | 3:05:15 | 4:07 /mi |
| 5 | Ben Komprs | 3:05:24 | 4:07 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 6 London events
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