🔥 The World’s Toughest 24 Hour
SXS 24-Hour Endurance Challenge
July 17–19, 2026 | Famous Reading Outdoors – Darkwater Trail System | Pottsville, PA
Invite Only. Limited Entries. No Quit.
The World’s Toughest 24 Hour is an elite off-road endurance challenge designed for those ready to push beyond physical, mental, and mechanical limits. Hosted at the legendary Darkwater Trail System at Famous Reading Outdoors, this 24-hour continuous endurance challenge runs day to night and back again — demanding strategy, resilience, and preparation at every turn.
This is not an open entry event. Participation is limited, selective, and earned.
🏔️ A Proven Endurance Battlefield
Darkwater is known for its coal-country terrain and relentless trail network, featuring:
Steep climbs and elevation changes
Rock shelves and technical trail sections
Mud, woods, and constantly evolving conditions
It’s the perfect setting for a true endurance challenge where preparation matters as much as performance.
⏱️ The Ultimate 24-Hour Endurance Test
Continuous 24-hour operation — no breaks, no resets
Daylight and nighttime driving requiring full lighting and night-ops readiness
Strategic pit stops for fuel, maintenance, and driver changes
Endurance over speed — consistency and reliability win
🛠️ Classes & Entry Limits
Total Entries: 75 (All Vehicles)
This is a strictly limited, invite-only event. If all spots are filled, public registration will not open.
SXS / UTV Classes
Pro
Sportsman
Amateur
Novice
Limited 4×4 Entries Available
A small number of 4×4 vehicles will be accepted to further diversify the endurance field.
🏕️ Full Event Weekend Experience
On-site camping for participants and crews
Dedicated pit and support areas
Vendor displays, food trucks, and on-site services
Mandatory pre-event briefings and operations meetings
Spectator viewing in designated areas
🔒 Invite-Only Entry & Waiting List
This endurance challenge is invite only and capped at 75 total entries.
If spots are not fully claimed, remaining entries may open to the public at a later date.
📩 Want to be considered?
Email
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