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Back for 2025. This year's Epic is not one to be missed. More event details coming soon.
- VIP registration opens on October 2024. VIPs will receive an email on how to sign up starting mid October.
- General registration opens on November 1st, 2024.
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- Soloist
- Two-person team
- Three- or Four-person team
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- VIP and super early registration $275.00 per team member & $300 for soloists until December 31, 2024.
- Early registration $300 per team member & $325 for soloists until February 28, 2025.
- Regular registration $325 per team member & $350 for soloists until March 31, 2025.
- Late registration $350.00 per team member & $375 for soloists until close at midnight on April 10, 2025.
An $8 race day fee (or proof of USARA membership) is required by USARA and can be purchased during registration. If you are purchasing 1-day membership, choose April 12, 2025, as the start date for your membership.
Registration platform fees also apply.
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Downriver Canoe Company
884 Indian Hollow Rd, Bentonville, VA 22610
Friday, April 11, 2025
4:00 pm-8:00 pm: Packet pickup
or
884 Indian Hollow Rd, Bentonville, VA 22610
Saturday, April 12, 2025
7:00 am - 7:30 am
To make sure your zen and chi are intact on race day, we highly recommend packet pickup on Friday night.
During packet pickup, you will receive race numbers and SWAG. USARA fees of $8 for a one-day race membership, $35 for a yearly membership, or proof of USARA member
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Boats will be provided. Two-person and three-person teams will get one canoe. Four-person teams will get two canoes. Soloists will get a kayak. Canoes will come with single-blade paddles. Kayaks will come with double-bladed paddles. PFDs will also be supplied. No outside canoes or kayaks are permitted. Outside paddles and PFDs are permitted. Canoes, paddles, and PFDs will be located at the canoe put-in. Canoes do not come with a middle seat. You will not need to portage the canoe for any great distance, and you will not need to carry your paddle gear for any distance.
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There will be transition locations along the course. Logistics and transition staging will be released closer to the race date.
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The heart of a great event is its volunteers. If you have a passion for helping out and are interested in volunteering, we'd love to have you join the fun! Volunteer signup will be available closer to the race date.
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Prizes will go to the top 3 finishers in each division.
- Solo Male & Female
- 2 Person Male, Female, & Coed
- 3/4 Person Male, Female, & Coed
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A post-race brunch will be served to help you refuel after your time in the in the woods.
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We'll have a photographer on the course trying to catch you wincing, smiling with mud on your teeth, or trying to read a map folded to the size of a postage stamp.
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Click here for information.
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We have posted an extensive list of Frequently Asked Questions on the Adventure Enablers website. Please check this page if you have any questions regarding the race. If you don’t find the answer or need clarification, feel free to email info@adventureenablers.com.
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We are finalizing the design of the course, but you can expect:
- 20 miles of river paddling
- 30-40 miles of trekking
- 50-60 miles of mountain biking
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Friday, April 11, 2025
Downriver Canoe Company
884 Indian Hollow Rd, Bentonville, VA 22610
4:00 pm-8:00 pm: Packet pickup
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Downriver Canoe Company
884 Indian Hollow Rd, Bentonville, VA 22610
7:00 am: Map distribution
7:00 am-8:45 am: Packet pickup
7:00 am-8:45 am: Transition setup
08:00 am: Race Start
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Downriver Canoe Company
884 Indian Hollow Rd, Bentonville, VA 22610
01:00 pm: Race finishes
11:30 am: Post-race food and awards ceremony
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Supplied Gear
Canoes, paddles, PFDs, race maps, race passport, ePunch, GPS Tracker, rules of travel.
Mandatory Gear
Mandatory gear will not be checked during check-in. Random checks on gear will be performed during the race. Penalty points will be assessed for any missing items. These items are not all-inclusive of items you will need to complete the race. You will be out in the elements for up to 20-30 hours. Bring other equipment as appropriate to get through the event.
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Any style of bike is permitted. Racers must use the same bike throughout the entire race. In the event of mechanical failures, replacement parts can be used but they must be provided by the team, other racers, or an event official. No outside assistance is allowed. Bikes will not be checked for mechanical worthiness, but we recommend your bike be in good working order. The course contains a mix of gravel roads, smooth single track, technical single track, and hike-a-bike. Choose your ride wisely. Front suspension is highly recommended. Full suspension will be quite nice to have. No eBikes.
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Maps will be at scales 1:24,000 with UTM grid markings along the edge of the map. Maps will be on waterproof paper. All
points will be pre-plotted. Maps will be distributed at 07:00 on April 12 at the race start location. Map, compass, and GPS navigation skills are necessary to locate most of the checkpoints. Teams will receive two sets of maps and soloists will receive one set of maps. Maps are 11x17 double-sided.
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Who's your competition? Click here to find out.
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We're providing live tracking. Follow your faves the entire 24-hours. Also, with SportIdent ePunch timing, you will get results as soon as you crawl across the finish line. Post-race, pore over your split times for at least a week.
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Shenandoah River State Park
Address: 350 Daughter of Stars Dr, Bentonville, VA 22610
Phone: (540) 622-6840
Low Water Bridge Campground
Address: 192 Panhandle Rd, Bentonville, VA 22610
Phone: (540) 635-7277
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All racers will be required to purchase a race-day USARA membership for $8.00, already have a valid USARA membership, or purchase a 1-year membership ($35) at the time of registration. For one-day memberships, select April 12, 2025, as the date of registration for your membership start date.