Mighty Cumberland River Run & Festivus Float | River Festivus 2025

Get ready to paddle the Mighty Cumberland River.

Join us in Burkesville, Kentucky, on August 16, 2025, for the Mighty Cumberland River Run and Festivus Float, a highlight of River Festivus. Choose from two exciting race options or enjoy a relaxing paddle on one of the most scenic stretches of the Cumberland River.

Choose your adventure.

Mighty Cumberland River Run is a competitive 7-mile or 12-mile race down the cool, trout-filled waters of the Cumberland River. Compete for custom awards and enjoy free post-race meals and camping.

Festivus Float is for those who want a five-mile scenic paddle to enjoy the beauty of the river at their own pace.

Race and float details.

Location is Cumberland River, Burkesville, Kentucky.
Date is August 16, 2025.
Race start times.
Twelve-mile race at nine o'clock in the morning.
Seven-mile race at nine thirty in the morning.
Festivus Float at ten thirty in the morning.
Shuttle service will run every fifteen minutes to transport participants and gear.

Participant perks.

Mighty Cumberland River Run includes a custom cap, awards for top finishers, free camping, and post-race meal.
Festivus Float includes a custom event cap.

Registration and fees.

Mighty Cumberland River Run solo racer is sixty dollars for the seven-mile or twelve-mile race.
Mighty Cumberland River Run tandem team is one hundred dollars.
Festivus Float adult is thirty-five dollars.
Late fee is an additional ten dollars after August tenth, two thousand twenty-five.

Spots are limited and prices increase after August tenth. Do not miss your chance to be part of this incredible paddling event.