Captain Thurmond's Challenge
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Captain Thurmond's Challenge 2027
Captain Thurmond's Challenge is an adventure triathlon held in Fayetteville, West Virginia on June 26, 2027. The course combines mountain biking, whitewater river running, and trail running across a total of 32.5 miles.
Discipline distances:
- Mountain biking - 16.5 miles
- Whitewater rafting/kayaking - 7 miles (Class IV)
- Trail running - 9 miles
Event categories include Solo entries for men and women, 3-person Relays for men, women, and mixed teams, and raft teams of four to six participants offered in men, women, and mixed divisions. Solo entry fees are $120.00; 3-person relay fees are $85.00 per team; raft team fees are $150.00 per team. Raft team registration includes a professional river guide, though teams may bring their own raft and guide with the same fee. Raft teams must have a minimum of four and a maximum of six members. Registration opens November 23, 2026 and closes December 30, 2026.
Pre-race packet pickup locations are listed as Freefolk Brewery and Ace Adventure Gear Shop. Organizers provide gear transportation for mountain bikes, kayaks and canoes, rafts, and personal gear bins using large trucks or similar vehicles; participants are advised that organizers are not liable for damage to high-value gear. Specator-friendly points include downtown Fayetteville start/finish, Kaymoor Miners Trail parking area, Cunard River Access, and Fayette Station River Access. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
