Shenandoah River Adventure Race

​​12 & 6 Hour 
Shenandoah River State Park

September 6th, 2025​​

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Example: 2024 Maps, Rules, & Results 2024​

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Race Highlights

 

Shenandoah River Paddle Section

Class I - II Whitewater Paddling

Scenic Shenandoah River

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Single-Track Mountain Bike Trails

Quality, SVBC created & maintained!

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​Post Race Campfire!

Hot Pizza Heated on our Stone Oven! 

Swap Stories & Make Friends Post Race

Smores

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​Electronic "E-punch" Scoring

​ Fast & Accurate results!!!

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Virginia State Parks Adventure Series Event

Earn series points!

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Plaques, Awards, Swag & more...

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Waterproof Maps on Quality Paper

*not water-resistant​​

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12 Hour Adventure Race

Shenandoah River State Park located in the shadows of Skyline Drive we have created another race to push you hard enough to bend but not break. If you are up for the challenge, our 12 Hour Adventure Race is one of our more challenging races. This race offers a great river paddle, fantastic mountain biking with no hike-a-bike or rock gardens. The course also offers a nice flow MTB trail that has great climbs and excellent rewards with its downhill sections. Once the race begins, we will give you 12 hours to get as many points as possible. This course will give you multiple route options and racers will have a pre-plotted map for the trekking, biking and water section. 

6 Hour Race Description

 

We have designed this race course to give beginner-advanced racers the opportunity to take the next step in adventure racing. This race is designed for those who wish to take their adventure racing skills to the next level. We have an excellent course designed for you to run, bike, paddle, and navigate your way around Shenandoah River State Park. The estimated distance for the 8 hour race will be around 15 - 20 miles. The breakdown will be 3 miles of paddling, 3-6+ miles of trekking and 4-8+ miles of mountain biking. This course will give you lots of route options and racers will have pre-plotted maps. If you are new to adventure racing and want to take the next step up to a longer race, this is the perfect chance. This race will feature a river paddle, thrilling single track mountain biking on a great trail system and a fun and challenging trekking course where you will have numerous options for bushwhacking to each checkpoint. This race allows riders to go through transition several times during the race to resupply. This course is not clearable even by advanced racers; get as many checkpoints before time runs out!

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Race Location:

Downriver Canoe Company - 844 Indian Hollow Rd, Bentonville, VA 22610

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Race Schedule of Events - 12 Hour

**Early packet pick-up is Friday, September 6th, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Downriver Canoe Company** 

Race Day Itinerary -Saturday, September 7th, 2024 
6:45 am: Transition area opens, REV3Endurance trailer at Downriver Canoe Company

6:45 am - 7:45 am: Race packet pickup and transition set-up at Downriver Canoe Company
7:45 am: Pre-race brief for 12 hour racers (Mandatory for all team captains)
8:00 am: 12 Hour Racers Racers Load Buses

8:30 am: Race Start

8:30 pm: Race End & Campfire Social w/ Hot Food 

​8:45 pm: Awards 

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Race Schedule of Events - 6 Hour

**Early packet pick-up is Friday, September 6th, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Downriver Canoe Company** 
 

Race Day Itinerary -Saturday, September 7th, 2024 
7:45 am: Transition area opens, REV3Endurance trailer at Downriver Canoe Company

7:45 am - 8:45 am: Race packet pickup and transition set-up at Downriver Canoe Company
8:45 am: Pre-race brief for 6 hour racers (Mandatory for all team captains)
9:00 am: 6 Hour Racers Racers Load Buses

9:30 am: Race Start

3:30 pm: Race End & Campfire Social w/ Hot Food 

4:00 pm: Awards 

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Race Packet Pickup

Receive your bibs, shirts, maps, rules of travel, swag, & epunch! 

Early Packet Pick-Up allows you more time with maps and less stress on race morning!

At Downriver Canoe Company - 844 Indian Hollow Rd, Bentonville, VA 22610

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Equipment Provided By Rev3Endurance

Epunch

Maps

Rules of Travel

Boats

PFD

Paddles

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Mandatory Equipment

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• Enough food and water for the event (There are no Aid Stations on the course, take enough water for the entire race)

• Bike

• Bike helmet

• Bike lights (Front/Back)

• Maps - outside maps allowed but not needed

• Map bag to keep maps dry or (2) 1 gallon zip lock bags

• Rules of Travel (Provided by REV3Endurance)

• Cell phone fully charged (Mandatory)

• Dry bag for your cell phone, (2) 1 gallon zip lock bags to keep your gear dry.

• Basic repair kit for your bike (One Per team)

• Basic Medical Kit (One Per Team) Band-Aid's, blister cream, Advil or Tylenol, sunblock, etc.

• Headlamps and bike lights for the 12 hour race

• Compass optional. It could help with route selection but not needed.  

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Transitions

The main (TA) Transition Area is located at a designated area near the REV3Endurance trailer or at the paddle section or bike drop areas.  These will be highlighted on your map as well as potable water sources. 

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​Adventure Racing "General Race Rules"

Click here for the General Race Rules

Fun things to do in Warren County

Discover Front Royal, Virginia (Lodging Options)
 

Lodging
Shenandoah River State Park has cabins & camping spots as lodging options.
Low Water Bridge Campground is walking distance from the starting line at Down River Canoe Company. 

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Results

Unofficial results will be announced throughout the event and post-race official results will be posted to our website 24 – 48 hours after the event.
2022 Results - 4 Hour, 8 Hour & 12 Hour

2023 Unofficial Results - 4 Hour,  8 Hour  & 12 Hour
 

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