Lake Cumberland Poker Run
2020 Lake Cumberland Poker Run
Written by: Tourism
LAKE CUMBERLAND POKER RUN: Cancelled Due to the recent spike in Coronavirus cases, the State of Kentucky has rolled back gatherings to less than 10 people and requires facemasks in public areas. After several planning sessions and feedback from the State of Kentucky regarding groups of 10 or more, we have made the difficult decision to cancel.
NOTE: DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE 2020 POKER RUN HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Best of the Lake Cumberland Events & Kentucky Festivals! For the best of boating in Kentucky, the Lake Cumberland Poker Run will return in 2021! From power boats to fun boats, all boats can participate.
A Poker Run is an organized event where participants must visit five to seven checkpoints, drawing a playing card at each one. The object is to have the best poker hand at the end of the run.
The Lake Cumberland Poker Run has become one of the nation’s most popular speedboat attractions. For the competitors and viewers, it has the best “straight-shot” boating opportunities among all Kentucky lakes.
Lake Cumberland Poker Run 2019
Most of the speedboat action occurs on Friday and Saturday, but the competitors and other boaters typically end up staying through Sunday to enjoy the Lake Cumberland area attractions.
Visit any 5 of the 9 marinas on the lake to make up your hand. There is no particular order to visit each marina. All Playing cards must be turned in by Saturday, 7:00 pm. Don’t forget to visit the legendary Harmon Creek to see the most amazing boats in the business! HAVE FUN – BE SAFE! The 11th annual Lake Cumberland Thunder Run continues to be one of the largest poker runs in the country drawing participants from as far away as California and Arizona. The scenic lake, which is the ninth largest in the U.S., can easily accommodate the fleet of performance boats.
Lake Cumberland Poker Run 2019
A perennial favorite that you won’t want to miss is the Lake Cumberland World’s Largest Raft Up – Returning in August 2021 – where thousands of boats come together. Lake Cumberland Raft Up participants call it the “Gauntlet”. For additional information on these Lake Cumberland events, call the Lake Cumberland State Dock Marina at 270-343-2525.
Lake Cumberland Poker Run State Dock
Come enjoy one of the biggest Lake Cumberland boating events. Friday traditionally kicks off a weekend of fun, music, and fast boats. Lake Cumberland has a great mix of cabins, hotels and accommodations to help you relax and have a great time.