Buff Betty Adventure Race
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Buff Betty Adventure Race : York River State Park
The Buff Betty Adventure Race is a women-focused, USARA-sanctioned adventure race held at York River State Park near Williamsburg, Virginia on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The event offers a single course option that runs for a full day with a total duration of 8 to 10 hours; the final time window will be confirmed once the course is finalized. Categories include Solo, Two-Person, Three-Person, and Four-Person teams.
The race combines trekking, mountain biking, paddling and navigation. Checkpoints and route choices vary in difficulty; all checkpoints are optional while Transition Areas are mandatory. Boats and paddling gear are provided by the race and racers may not bring their own boats. Race services include insurance, permits, safety staff, professionally made maps, race tracking (TBD), and post-race food. Top three teams in each division receive podium prizes; finishers receive a signature finisher prize and event schwag.
Registration is tiered by date with early, regular and late fees; a USARA single-event license or annual USARA membership is required, and a $10 USARA event fee applies if purchasing a single-event license. The organizer publishes mandatory and team gear lists; required items include a bike helmet, water-carrying system, headlamp, compass, bike repair tools, and a basic medical kit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
