New River Rush
Adventure Race
New River Rush
12/24 HR Adventure Race
May 17 & 18, 2025
What's Included!
Red Bull Sponsored Event!
Professionally Guided Whitewater Rafting!
Explore America's Newest National Park!
Single-Track MTB!
Electronic "E-punching"!
GPS tracking by Enabled Tracking!
Catered Post-Race Meal!
Race Description 24 Hour
The REV3Endurance 24 Hour Adventure Race will be hosted in the scenic New River Gorge, West Virginia May 17-18, 2025 at ACE Adventure Resort. Designed for all ability-levels, you will explore the beautiful New River Gorge National Park and surrounding areas by way of mountain bike, trek, and guided whitewater rafting. Our river segment will feature multiple rapids sections of the New River. Additionally, racers will see scenic overlooks, historical features, and abandoned coal mines. Elite teams will find the course adventurous, challenging, while all teams will enjoy the beautiful scenery as they push themselves with teamwork and motivation through the finish line. We anticipate the use of GPX tracking to allow family and friends to follow teams online. While cut-off times will exist, the course design features short-course options to assist all teams with reaching the finish line.
Come join the REV3Endurance for a world-class adventure in the New River Gorge May 17-18, 2025!
Teams of 1-4 racers are allowed. We will be using GPX tracking to allow family and friends to follow teams online. The race will consist of road biking, gravel biking and mountain biking on some nice trail systems. The paddling section will consist of 12 miles of white water rafting with a guide. The trekking will consist of a few different types of trails and off-trail checkpoints for racers to find. There are lots of route options to get to the different transition areas to resupply and access to several towns along the route. Whitewater rafting will be guided with several rapids sections. Biking will be varied across trail systems, road, and gravel.
Race Description 12 Hour
The REV3Endurance New River Gorge 12 Hour Adventure Race is an action-packed single-day version of our 24 Hour Adventure Race. We will host the event at Ace Adventure Resort, West Virginia May 17, 2025. Designed for all ability-levels, you will explore the beautiful New River Gorge National Park and surrounding areas by way of mountain bike, trek, and guided whitewater rafting. Our river segment will feature multiple rapids sections of the New River. Additionally, racers will see scenic overlooks, historical features, and an abandoned coal mine. Elite teams will find the course adventurous, challenging, while all teams will enjoy the beautiful scenery as they push themselves with teamwork and motivation through the finish line. We anticipate the use of GPX tracking to allow family and friends to follow teams online. While cut-off times will exist, the course design features short-course options to assist all teams with reaching the finish line.
24 Hour Race Features
One set of waterproof maps for each team (Additional set of maps can be purchased for $25.00)
Four different orienteering courses
White water rafting with a guide
Bike orienteering course
Mountain terrain orienteering course
Night trek orienteering course
Race Location
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Start Location: ACE Adventure Resort Oak Hill, WV
- Excellent Food, Drinks, Lodging, Lake Waterpark and more!
- https://aceraft.com
24 Hour Registration Fees
Teams 24 Hour
$320.00 per person until midnight January 1st
$330.00 per person until midnight April 1st
$350.00 per person until midnight May 1st
Soloist 24 Hour
$330.00 for soloists until midnight January 1st
$340.00 for soloists until midnight April 1st
$360.00 soloists until registration closes May 1st
12 Hour Registration Fees
Teams 12 Hour
$255.00 per person until midnight January 1st
$265.00 per person until midnight April1st
$275.00 per person until midnight May 1st
Soloist 12 Hour
$265.00 for soloists until midnight January 1st
$275.00 for soloists until midnight April 1st
$285.00 soloists until registration closes May 1st
Race Start Location
ACE Adventure Resort - CONCHO RD OAK HILL, WV 25901
Excellent Food, Drinks, Lodging, Lake Waterpark and more!
Race Schedule of Events
Friday May 16th, 2025
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Packet Pick-up and Maps
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Gear check
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Team Pictures
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pre Race Briefing @ The Lost Paddle & Grill
Saturday May 17th 12 Hour Race Course
7:15 am- Bike Drop Opens at Arrowhead Bike Farm (we have a back gate open at ACE to allow 18 minute drive route)
6:45 am - 8:00 am Packet Pick-up and Maps for the 12 hour race
8:00 am 12 Hour Pre-Race Brief
8:30 am - 12 hour Race Start
8:30 pm - 12 hour Race Finish
Saturday May 17th 24 Hour Race Course
7:15 am- Bike Drop Opens at Arrowhead Bike Farm (we have a back gate open at ACE to allow 18 minute drive route)
6:45 am - 8:00 am Packet Pick-up and Maps for the 12 hour race
8:25 am 24 Hour Race Pre-Race Update at Start Line
8:30 am - 12 hour Race Start
Sunday May 18th, 2025
8:00 am: Race End
8:00 am: Breakfast Served for all Racers @ Lost Paddle Bar & Grill!!! (Start/End Location)
8:45am: Awards Ceremony
Race Packet Pickup
Packet pickup location will be at Ace Adventure Park. It is required that all forms be completely filled out and signed for each member of your team. You will get your race t-shirt, race map, Rules of travel and any race numbers at packet pick-up.
Mandatory Equipment
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Enough food and water for the event
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Bike - front suspension at a minimum is recommended
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Front & Rear bike light
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Bike helmet
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Outside maps are NOT allowed.
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Rules of Travel - Provided by REV3Endurance
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Cell phone fully charged for emergency communication only!!
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Basic repair kit for your bike (tube, pump and patch kit) (One Per Team)
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Basic Medical Kit (One Per team)
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Bike Lock (One Per Team)
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Compass
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Rain Jacket & Pants
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Wool base layer shirt
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Emergence blanket
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Whistle
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Sharpie
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Headlamp with extra batteries
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GPS Tracker (1 per team) - Provided by REV3
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Epunch (1 per team) Provided by REV3
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PFD & Paddle Helmet (Provided by ACE Paddle Guides on Course) - You must use their gear on the paddle).
Transitions
This race is a point to point race. There will be (4) transition areas to resupply. You will be able to leave your bike while you are trekking for checkpoints.
Awards
Plaques, Medals, & Swag overall & by division.
Divisions
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Male Solo
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Male Team
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Female Solo
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Female Team
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Coed 2 Person
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Coed 3/4 Person
Lodging, Resort Activities, & Family Fun!
ACE ADVENTURE RESORT
Cabins, Camping, & more!
Post-Race Food
REV3Endurance will have a post-race meal located at the ACE Adventure Resort Bar & Grill. This catered meal is included with your race entry fee.
Results
Unofficial results will be announced at the awards ceremony and post-race official results will be posted to our web site 24 – 48 hours after the event.
Awards
Awards: Belt buckle medals for all races completing the race.
Sample Results and ranking
1st 46 points 39:41 minutes
2nd 46 points 44:09 minutes
3rd 31 points 26:13 minutes (Finished course early without clearing all the checkpoint
Volunteer
Would you like to come out and volunteer for the race?
Send an email to nick@rev3endurance.com with your time options and we’ll find something to get you involved at the race.
Registrations within 21 Days of the Event are Not Guaranteed a Race Shirt
General Refund Policy
REV3Endurance offers credit for future races if you must cancel your race entry. All credit processing is subject to a $10 processing fee.
More than 90 days before the event.
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100% of your registration fee will be given as future credits. Race credit will be good for 12 months.
Between 90 to 45 days before the event.
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75% of your registration fee will be given as future credits, minus processing fee when initiated 30 days before race day. Race credit will be good for 12 months.
Between 45-10 days prior to the event:
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50% of your registration fee will be given as future race credits, minus processing fee. Race credit will be good for 12 months.
Less than 10 days before the event.
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No credits within 10 days from an event.
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We cannot refund registration fees.
**Active Duty Military: If you are unable to attend due to active duty, you may receive a refund upon providing official documentation regarding your deployment. Please contact nick@rev3endurance.com for additional details.
* Emergency Cancellation Options: Contact nick@rev3endurance.com for details.
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