Fall Foliage Adventure Race
Jamestown, VA
24-hour and 5-hour races / October 10, 2026
24-Hour OR 5-Hour - Paddle, Bike & Trek
"The perfect mix of thinking and movement!" - Past Participant
"One of the FUNNEST things I have ever done with my friends/family" - Past Participant
Make a team or go solo as the temperatures start cooling off and the leaves start falling and changing color during our Fall Foliage Adventure Race in and around the stunningly beautiful and historic Jamestown Virginia where the site of the first permanent English settlement in North America. If you love being outdoors, then this is the event for you.
5-hour Race: Our 5-hour fall race is perfect for new/beginner racers or those who just don't want to go all day. We will have biking, canoe/kayak paddling and trekking with plenty of route options taking you through amazing areas of history and scenery. As usual this race will start alongside our bigger race and and consist of some smaller parts from that course. The biking in this course will be very beginner friendly, a mix of gravel and paved surfaces.
24-hour Race: This year we're taking our more seasoned racers for a full 24-hours of adventure! It will consist of multiple parks, going into the night and through to the morning again as you make your way through several conservancies and historical sites with plenty paddling, trekking and biking. If you are new to 24-hour racing, this is going to be a great course to give your first try at 24-hours due to the region not having any crazy elevation/climbs in it, and for our veterans who want to clear it all, don't worry there will be a whole lot of amazing outdoors to explore.
New to adventure racing? What is an adventure race? Simply put, Adventure Racing (AR) is an outdoor scavenger hunt: orienteering (navigating with a map and compass) but via multiple modes of travel. Unlike your average 10K/5K, marathon or obstacle course race where there is a strict roped off race course to follow; with orienteering/AR you are given a map with marked checkpoints (CPs), and its up to you/your team to navigate and find as many checkpoints as you can within a time limit. The best teams will work together and help each other to not only go fast, but also efficiently, acquiring the most checkpoints wins (fastest time as tie-breaker).
Spectators are welcome to watch, hang out, take pictures, fish or just picnic in the park(s) during this event but are
NOT allowed to assist participants.
• These are both USARA-sanctioned events (both races score USARA national ranking points).
• 24-Hour Race is part of the Adventure Race World Series (ARWS) and scores points towards World Rankings.
2/3/4-Person Teams, Family Division & Soloist Divisions
| 5-Hour | 24-Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Paddle | 6+ miles | 15+ miles |
| Trek | 7+ miles | 25+ miles |
| Bike | 9+ miles | 60+ miles |
| Age limit | 5+ | 10+ |
*Distance estimates are for clearing the full course (getting every single checkpoint)
Race Proceeds to Benefit
Bike Walk Williamsburg gives back through community outreach with programs like the Bicycle Co-Op of Williamsburg, Pedal the Parkway, Cycling Without Age, bicycle rodeos, helmet fittings, give aways, and the installation of bike Fixit stations. They also advocate with local and state government officials for stronger infrastructure to support bikes and sneakers. They do this all with the help/support of Volunteers and Sponsors.
Race Schedule (tenative):
SATURDAY, OCT. 10
7:00am - Packet Pickup Opens (both races)
8:00am - 24HR buses depart for start location
9:00am - 5HR Race start
10:00am - 24-HR Race Start
2:00pm - 5-HR - Race Cutoff
2:15pm - 5-HR - Awards
SUNDAY, OCT. 11
10:00am - 24-HR - Race Cutoff
10:15am - 24-HR - Awards
Registration Fees (per-person):
| 24-HR | 5-HR | |
|---|---|---|
| Before Apr. 1 | $285 | $90 |
| Before Aug. 1 | $310 | $100 |
| On/After Aug. 1 | $335 | $110 |
| Kids 13 & under | $30 | $30 |
*USARA membership required/checked during registration.
Single-event membership = $8, or $35 annual membership.
Registration Includes:
- Kayak/Canoe (boat, paddle and lifejacket "PFD")
- Race shirt
- must register before Sep. 1 to guarantee race shirt.
- Topographic race maps
- In-Race Equipment transportation
- Race pictures
- GPS Live-Tracking (24-hour race only)
- Post-Race Food / Refreshments
- Custom Awards for top finishers in each category:
- Solo (Male & Female)
- 2-Person Teams (Male, Female & Mixed)
- 3/4-Person Teams (Male, Female & Mixed)
- Family Division (2-person & 3/4-person)
- At least one team-member 15 or under / 5-hour race only.
Other Event Details:
- Event is "Rain or Shine"
- To put on great events for participants, takes a team of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, let us know, volunteering for a race is a great way to learn what they are all about.
Mandatory Gear (provided by participant):
- Bike (mountain bike required)
- Bike helmet (CPSC, ANSI, or SNELL certified)
- Watch
- Backpack
- Rear (red-blinking) bike light
- Adequate hydration in your pack/on bike at all times
- Fully charged cellphone sealed in in backpack (in case of emergencies)
- Whistle (in case of emergencies)
- Map case (or zip lock bags; maps NOT waterproof)
- Compass
- Compact first aid kit (something like this)
24-hour race additional mandatory gear:
- Front bike light
- Headlamp (with spare batteries)
- Paddle Bag (to pack paddle gear/supplies for transport)
- Safety glowsticks (2 per boat, 1 per racer)
- Water filtration (filter or tablets; ability to purify water on course)
- Base layer shirt long sleeve (arm warmers ok)
- Waterproof jacket (may remove this requirement pending weather)
- Space blanket
Mandatory Gear (provided by BROR):
- Race maps (provided at check-in)
- Race rules (provided at check-in)
- Race e-punch (provided at check-in)
- Race bib/number (provided at check-in: 1 for person, 1 on bike)
Optional Gear (provided by participant):
- Racers can bring their own paddles/PFDs, but transporting/securing them is your responsibility
- Bike repair kit / spare tube(s)
Race Rules:
- Follow our motto: be active, have fun, be outdoors! Enjoy your time exploring, enjoy this great park and trails, enjoy time with your fellow adventurers and just simply enjoy the experience!
- This course is open to all ages, but racers under 13yrs old must be on a team with an adult.
- You are allowed to have a smart-watch/device to “track an activity” but
use of any smart device (phone, watch, pace counter, GPS) to aid in navigation will result in disqualification.
- You must follow a “Leave No Trace” ethic. No littering and also no damaging of the parks/trails (no machetes / bushwhacking needed), anyone caught in violation will be immediately disqualified.
- All members of a team must stay within 100 feet of each other at all times during the event. If you can’t hear/see each other, you are too far apart.
- Participants may receive assistance from any other registered competitor or informational help from any unplanned source that would be available to other competitors (ex: general public also in the park).
- Portable music players / earbuds are not permitted.
- Poor sportsmanship will result in disqualification.
- Racers must notify race officials if they drop out of the race for any reason.
Address for GPS / Parking Directions:
Jamestown Beach Event Park
2205 Jamestown Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Hotels/Lodging/Camping:
No on-site camping for this race, but multiple nearby campgrounds and hotels all around the Williamsburg, check out Visit Williamsburg for more information.
