New River Rush Adventure Race

New River Rush Adventure Race May 15, 2026 | New River Gorge National Park, WV 15-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 rapids Mountain Biking on quality singletrack and scenic backcountry terrain Rugged Trekking + Rogaining across challenging and rewarding landscapes This course is designed to test your: Decision-making Teamwork Endurance Ability to adapt when things don’t go according to plan And they won’t. That’s part of the fun. Race Details 15-Hour Adventure Race Location: ACE Adventure Resort, Minden, WV USARA Sanctioned Race – Earn points toward national rankings What You Get This 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 輪 Bonus Experiences (Included & Optional) FREE Rappel Clinic (Friday Pre-Race) Real cliffs Professional instruction Build confidence before race day Whitewater Kayak Clinic (Sunday Post-Race | ~$175/person) Progress from flatwater fundamentals to navigating Class III rapids Perfect for building skills or leveling up your comfort on the water Why New River Rush? Because this is the k