View the current standings here.
Virginia State Parks Adventure Series
Presented by
Presented by Dominion Energy
Welcome to the most innovative race series in Virginia sports, the Virginia State Parks Adventure Series! This one-of-a-kind race series features a wide-ranging selection of competitive events held in Virginia State Parks. Events include adventure races, running events, mountain bike races, cyclocross races, adventure triathlons, sprint triathlons, a one-of-a-kind gravel time trial, and an old-school mountain bike enduro race. Participants can win great prizes in one of two ways: amassing points in the Competition Category or simply participating in the Achievement Category.
We’ve made big changes and improvements to the Series for 2025 to make it more accessible to a wider audience.
- Racers will now be scored on their best of 6 races, down from 8 last year.
- We've reduced the number of races from 25 to 20, shortening the season by 6 weeks.
- There will be no bonus races this year, all races will once again be worth 100 points maximum. Anyone who finishes outside of the top 100 will receive one point for completing the race.
- We've chosen a wider mix of race difficulties and lengths this year. There are still plenty of hardcore events in the Series, but we have chosen some shorter, sprint length races at a few more events this year.
- We've changed the Competition Prize Categories to:
- Overall Female 1st – 3rd (Prize values $1,335, $985, $785)
- Overall Male 1st – 3rd (Prize values $1,335, $985, $785)
- Overall 7th – 10th based on points regardless of gender ($200 value)
The Competition Category is scored on your top 6 race point levels. Only one race per event will be scored for points. Please make sure you register for the designated races to be scored in the Competition Category.
Achievement Category: Participants who finish lower than the top 10 in the Competition Category, and have completed a minimum of 6 races, will receive an $85 (price of a Virginia State Parks annual pass) gift certificate.
All categories on a series events race day will be counted toward your race total, not just the designated scored race.
Awards and Prizes can be found in the Achievement Awards and Competition Awards links below.
PLEASE THOROUGHLY READ THE GUIDELINES AND RULES FOR MORE DETAILS!
If you haven’t participated in the Series, be prepared to make new friends and good-natured competitors. We wish everyone the best of luck in 2025!
2026 Adventure Series Calendar
Race
Date
Location
Type
Sept. 20, 2025
New River Trail State Park
Long distance bike/kayak/run offroad tri
Guidelines and Rules
- Competitors can only win one category, Competition and Achievement Awards cannot be combined.
- Racers will be scored on top 6 races.
- Races will be broken down by gender with the 3 overall female and 3 overall male categories receiving prizes grand prizes.
7th – 10th will be decided by best of 6 races regardless of gender. - DNF’s will not be scored.
- Racers are expected to finish all timed races, or it will be considered a DNF and will not be scored.
- Ties will be broken by highest average finish.
- Only the featured race will be scored for the Competition Category.
Categories
Competition Prize Categories, determined by most points in 6 best finishes.
- Overall Male, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- Overall Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- 7th – 10th Overall, regardless of gender, best of 6 races.
- Races will be scored on a 100-point scale. Race winners will receive 100 points, second place 99 points, third place 98 points, etc. Anyone finishing outside the top 100 will receive one point for completing the scored race.
- Only designated races will be scored for Competition Points.
- No points for DNF’s
- Racers will be scored on their top 6 finishes
Achievement Category, determined by participation
- Six Race Award – Participants finishing outside of the top ten in the Competition Category who have completed 6 races will receive an $85 (price of a VSP annual pass) gift certificate.
- Unlike the Competition Category, all races on a Series event day (not just the featured race) will be given credit towards the Achievement Awards.
Further details and complete point scales can be found here.
Competition Awards
Overall Male and Female
- $500 Cash (Visa Gift Cards)
- $500 Virginia State Parks Gift Certificate
- $250 REI Gift Certificate
- Virginia State Parks Annual Pass
2nd Overall Male and Female
- $400 Cash (Visa Gift Cards)
- $300 Virginia State Parks Gift Certificate
- $200 REI Gift Certificate
- Virginia State Parks Annual Pass
3rd Overall Male and Female
- $300 Cash (Visa Gift Cards)
- $300 Virginia State Parks Gift Certificate
- $100 REI Gift Certificate
- Virginia State Parks Annual Pass
7th through 10th Overall
- $200 Virginia State Parks Gift Certificate
Competition prize winners are not eligible for Achievement awards!
Achievement Awards
Six Race Award
Participants finishing outside of the top ten in the Competition Category who have completed 6 races or more will receive an $85 (price of a VSP annual pass) gift certificate.
Race Details
Date
Event
Discipline / Type
Solo Options
Scored
Points
State Park
Website / Registration
FEBRUARY
2/15/2026
Monster Cross
Gravel Bike
25-mile and 50-mile Gravel Race
25-mile
100
Pocahontas SP
MARCH
3/14/2026
Frozen Foot AR
Adventure Race (Paddle, bike, trek)
10-Hour / 5-Hour
5-hour
100
Pocahontas SP
3/21/2026
Dogwood Ultra Marathons
Trail Run
10-mile, 12-hour, 24-hour, 48-hour
10-mile
100
Twin Lakes SP
APRIL
4/11/2026
James River Trail Runs*
Trail Run
10-mile, 50k, 50-mile
50k
150
James River SP
MAY
5/2/2026
Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon
Sprint Tri
Sprint Tri, Aquablaze
Sprint Tri
100
Smith Mountain Lake SP
5/3/2026
Middle Mountain Momma
Mountain Bike
XXC 41-mile, XC Race 21-mile, XC Beginner 11-mile, MS 5.5
XXC 21
100
Douthat SP
JUNE
6/13/2026
Summer Sizzle Adventure Race**
Adventure Race (Paddle, bike, trek)
5-Hour Race
5-Hour
100
Lake Anna SP
6/14/2026
Summer Sizzle Adventure Race**
Adventure Race (Paddle, bike, trek)
5-Hour Race
5-Hour
100
Lake Anna SP
6/20/2026
Night Train Ultra Marathons
Trail Run
5k, Half Marathon, 50k
100
High Bridge Trail SP
6/28/2026
High Bridge Time Trial
Gravel Bike
19-mile TT
19-mile TT
100
High Bridge Trail SP
JULY
7/11/2026
Seven Bends Adventure Race*
Adventure Race (Paddle, bike, trek)
7-hour
7-hour
150
Seven Bends SP
7/12/2026
Seven Bends Aqua Blaze
Paddle, Run
7-mile (4-mile Run, 3-mile Paddle)
7-mile
100
Seven Bends SP
AUGUST
8/2/2026
Guts Gravel Glory
Gravel Bike
19, 36, 50-mile gravel race
36-mile
100
Pocahontas SP
8/22/2026
Shenandoah River AR***
Adventure Race (Paddle, bike, trek)
12/6-hour
6-hour
100
Shenandoah River SP
SEPTEMBER
9/19/2026
New River Trail Challenge*
62.5-mile Adventure Tri
62.5-mile Adventure Tri
Mile
150
New River Trail SP
OCTOBER
10/3/2026
High Bridge Half Marathon and 5K
Trail Run
Half Marathon, 5K
1/2 Marathon
100
High Bridge Trail SP
10/4/2026
Pocahontas Trailfest
Trail Run
10k, 1/2 Half Marathon
10k
100
Pocahontas SP
Useful links
For the latest race information, upcoming events, race reviews, photos and blogs, follow us on Facebook.
Adventure series sponsors
Presenting sponsor
At Dominion Energy, our difference is shown in our stories. People helping people, serving our communities, stories of technical innovation and environmental stewardship. Watch new stories unfold every day as we strive to power a better tomorrow. Learn more.
Gold sponsor
At AEP, we care about the human needs of our customers, our employees and the general public. We support giving, diversity, and education. And, we strive to build relationships across our 11-state service area. Learn more about AEP and community outreach.
Champion sponsor
What began as a group of 23 mountain climbing buddies is now the nation's largest consumer cooperative. Our passion for outdoor adventure is clear, whether you visit any of our stores across the country, phone us or interact with us online. Learn more about REI.
For more information, please email steven.boyd@dcr.virginia.gov.
Virginia State Parks are managed by the
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
600 E. Main St., 24th Floor | Richmond, VA 23219
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
600 E. Main St., 24th Floor | Richmond, VA 23219
To learn about park offerings and overnight accommodations, email resvs@dcr.virginia.gov or call 800-933-PARK (7275).
Address other general inquiries to vastateparks@dcr.virginia.gov.
Please send website comments to web@dcr.virginia.gov.
Copyright © 2025, Virginia IT Agency. All rights reserved.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 01:56:24 PM
Address other general inquiries to vastateparks@dcr.virginia.gov.
Please send website comments to web@dcr.virginia.gov.
Copyright © 2025, Virginia IT Agency. All rights reserved.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 01:56:24 PM
