Captain Thurmond's Challenge
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Captain Thurmond's Challenge in Fayetteville, WV
Captain Thurmond's Challenge is an adventure triathlon held in Fayetteville, West Virginia on June 27, 2026. The course combines mountain biking, whitewater river travel, and trail running through the New River Gorge area.
The event course components include:
- 16.5 miles of mountain biking
- 7 miles of Class IV whitewater
- 9 miles of trail running
Race formats offered include Solo entries, 3-person Relay teams, and raft teams of four to six participants. Entry fees listed are $120 for Solo categories, $85 for Relay categories, and $150 for raft teams. Raft team registration includes a professional river guide; teams may bring their own guide but the fee remains the same. Each raft team must have a minimum of four and a maximum of six members.
Packet pickup and the pre-race meeting take place at local venues including Freefolk Brewery and Ace Adventure Gear Shop. The organizers provide gear transport for mountain bikes, kayaks and canoes, rafts, and personal gear bins using large moving trucks or similar vehicles. Participants are informed that the event is not liable for damage to high-value bikes or boats and may arrange private transport if preferred. Shuttle reservations for gear transport will open before the race and must be submitted by the end of that weekend so final logistics can be planned. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
