Captain Thurmond's Challenge
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Captain Thurmond's Challenge - Fayetteville, WV
The Captain Thurmond's Challenge is an adventure triathlon held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Fayetteville, West Virginia. The event combines off-road biking, whitewater river travel, and trail running along sections of the New River Gorge. It is offered in multiple formats, including solo entries, three person relays, and multi-person raft teams.
The core course distances are:
- 16.5 miles mountain biking
- 7 miles Class IV whitewater
- 9 miles trail running through the New River Gorge
Race formats listed by the organizer include Men's and Women's Solo, Men's and Women's Relays (three person teams), Mixed Relays, and raft teams composed of four to six participants. Raft team registration includes a professional river guide; teams may bring their own raft and guide while the registration fee remains the same. Organizers state that each raft team must have a minimum of four members and a maximum of six.
Event logistics described by the organizer note gear transportation for mountain bikes, kayaks and canoes, rafts, and personal gear bins using large moving trucks or similar vehicles. Organizers indicate they are not liable for damage to high-value bikes or boats and that participants may arrange their own transport if preferred. Pre-race meeting and packet pickup locations are provided by the organizer, and several spectator points are identified in and around downtown Fayetteville. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
