New River Rush Adventure Race

New River Rush Adventure RaceMay 15, 2026 | New River Gorge National Park, WV15-Hour Adventure Race Back for its third year and redesigned for its best year yet. The New River Rush is not your average adventure race. This is a full-send experience through one of the most iconic landscapes in the country, combining rugged terrain, technical navigation, and world-class guided whitewater inside the breathtaking canyon walls of the New River Gorge National Park. If you’re looking for a race that feels like an expedition, this is it. The higher entry fee is due to guided whitewater rafting. This is truly a wild and adventurous experience! What to expect:From the moment you start, you’re in it. Navigate deep into the gorge as you take on: Guided Whitewater through the New River’s legendary rapidsMountain Biking on quality singletrack and scenic backcountry terrainRugged Trekking + Rogaining across challenging and rewarding landscapesThis course is designed to test your: Decision-makingTeamworkEnduranceAbility to adapt when things don’t go according to planAnd they won’t. That’s part of the fun. Race Details15-Hour Adventure RaceLocation: ACE Adventure Resort, Minden, WVUSARA Sanctioned Race – Earn points toward national rankings What You GetThis isn’t just a race entry, it’s a full adventure package: ✔ World-class guided whitewater experience✔ Scenic, high-quality singletrack mountain biking✔ Challenging rogaine-style trekking courses✔ GPS tracking + e-punch scoring✔ Post-race meal, swag, medals, and awards✔ Access to the natural beauty of a National Park 🧗 Bonus Experiences (Included & Optional)FREE Rappel Clinic (Friday Pre-Race) Real cliffsProfessional instructionBuild confidence before race dayWhitewater Kayak Clinic (Sunday Post-Race | ~$175/person) Progress from flatwater fundamentals to navigating Class III rapidsPerfect for building skills or leveling up your comfort on the water Why New River Rush?Because this is the kind of race you don’t just complete...you remember. It’s: Standing at the edge of the gorge before dropping into your next sectionTrusting your team when the route isn’t obviousPushing through fatigue and coming out stronger on the other sideThis is adventure racing the way it’s meant to be: raw, scenic, and just the right amount of wild. 👉 Register now and take on one of the most unique and rewarding adventure races in the region.