RESOURCES FOR ADVENTURE RACING
RESOURCES FOR ADVENTURE RACING
RESOURCES FOR ADVENTURE RACING
May 17-18, 2025
Length: 12 Hours or 24 Hours
New River Rush in New River Gorge, West Virginia, is designed for all ability levels. You’ll explore the stunning New River Gorge National Park and surrounding areas by mountain bike, trekking, and guided whitewater rafting. Our river segment will feature multiple rapids sections of the New River. Additionally, racers will encounter scenic overlooks, historical landmarks, and abandoned coal mines. Elite teams will find the course adventurous and challenging, while all teams will enjoy the breathtaking scenery as they push themselves with teamwork and motivation toward the finish line. Although cut-off times will be in place, the course design includes short-course options to help all teams reach the finish line. Come join us for a world-class adventure!
2025 Race Pricing
24-Hour Regular Registration
$330 Per Racer (On a Team)
$340 Per Solo
24-Hour Late Registration
$350 Per Racer (On a Team)
$360 Per Solo
12-Hour Regular Registration
$265 Per Racer (On a Team)
$275 Per Solo
12-Hour Late Registration
$275 Per Racer (On a Team)
$285 Per Solo
Important Registration Dates
Regular Registration Ends: 4/1/25
Registration Closes: 5/12/25
Schedule
24-hour
Check-In
3:00-5:30pm, Friday
(Packet Pickup, Maps, Gear Check, and Team Pictures)
Pre-Race Meeting
6:00pm, Friday
The Lost Paddle Bar & Grill
Bike Drop Opens
7:15am, Saturday
Arrowhead Bike Farm
Pre-Race Update
8:25am, Saturday
Start
8:30am, Saturday
Finish
8:30am, Sunday
Breakfast
8:30am, Sunday
The Lost Paddle Bar & Grill
12-Hour
Check-In
6:45am, Saturday
(Packet Pickup and Maps)
Pre-Race Meeting
8:00am, Saturday
Start
8:30am, Saturday
Finish
8:30pm, Saturday
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Details
The 24-hour race will consist of road biking, gravel biking, and mountain biking on some excellent trail systems. The paddling section will include 12 miles of guided whitewater rafting, featuring several rapids. The trekking will take racers across a variety of trail types and off-trail checkpoints. There are plenty of route options to reach different transition areas for resupply, with access to several towns along the way. Biking will vary between trail systems, road, and gravel, offering diverse terrain throughout the race.
The 12-hour race is an action-packed, single-day version of our 24-hour Adventure Race. Designed for all ability levels, this race will have participants exploring the beautiful New River Gorge National Park and surrounding areas by mountain bike, trekking, and guided whitewater rafting. The river segment will feature multiple rapids on the New River. Additionally, racers will encounter scenic overlooks, historical landmarks, and an abandoned coal mine. Elite teams will find the course adventurous and challenging, while all teams will enjoy the stunning scenery as they push themselves with teamwork and motivation toward the finish line. Although cut-off times will be enforced, the course design includes short-course options to help all teams reach the finish line.
We will be using GPX tracking to allow family and friends to follow teams online.
Bike Drop
The bike drop will be at Arrowhead Bike Farm (we have a back gate open at ACE Adventure Resort to allow an 18-minute driving route).
Waivers
To speed up the check-in process on race day, please download and fill in the Warrior Liability Waiver for each team member and bring it to the race with you to check in.
Rules
The Rules List is required for review and a copy will be carried during all races.
Gear
Mandatory Gear List is required for review before the event.
Withdrawals & Cancellation
Warrior Refund, Changes, and Cancellation Policy
Refunds may take up to 90 days to process from date of request.
Awards
1st through 3rd place in the following divisions:
• Coed (Any)
• Open (Any)
• Solo Male
• Solo Female
• Masters Solo (50+)
• Masters Team (All team members must be 50+)
Single Award for:
The Youngest Racer