Blue Ridge Adventure Race
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Blue Ridge Adventure Race - Blue Ridge, GA
The Blue Ridge Adventure Race is a multi-discipline team and solo event held April 30 to May 1, 2027 in Blue Ridge, Georgia. The event offers two time formats: a 24 hour race and a 10 hour race. Teams may be solo or composed of two to four members. Navigation is by map and compass, and teams will encounter mountain trails, backcountry terrain, and paddling sections.
Distance estimates
- 24 hour race: 60–90 miles biking, 18–36 miles trekking, 12–24 miles canoeing.
- 10 hour race: 20–30 miles biking, 6–12 miles trekking, 4–8 miles canoeing.
The 24 hour course includes remote checkpoints, steep climbs and long paddle sections, and teams are self-supported between transition areas with periodic map updates. Approximately 60% of the course is biking, 20% trekking, and 20% paddling. A mountain bike is required; gravel bikes are not permitted. Organizers provide canoes, paddles, and personal flotation devices; teams may bring packed paddling gear. Water and snacks are available at most transition areas but are not guaranteed, and water purification tablets are recommended.
Registration opens July 28, 2026 and closes April 26, 2027. Entry fees are listed per racer for each race duration. The event includes a race shirt, event food and drinks, awards by division, and finish dinner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.