Fall Foliage Adventure Race
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Fall Foliage Adventure Race
The Fall Foliage Adventure Race is an outdoor multi-sport orienteering event held in and around Jamestown, Virginia on October 10, 2026. The event offers two time-limited formats that combine paddling, biking and trekking with map-and-compass navigation; teams score by locating checkpoints within the allotted time.
There are two race formats: a shorter five hour option geared toward new racers and a full fifteen hour option that extends into night sections and visits multiple parks, conservancies and historical sites. Team and entry options include solo, 2/3/4-person teams and a family division. Participants under certain ages must race with an adult and some divisions have minimum age limits.
Distance estimates for clearing the full course are:
- 15 hour race: Paddle 12+ miles, Trek 18+ miles, Bike 25+ miles
- 5 hour race: Paddle 6+ miles, Trek 7+ miles, Bike 9+ miles
Registration includes paddled craft with lifejacket, race shirt (guaranteed if registered before September 1), topographic maps, in-race equipment transport, race pictures and post-race refreshments. The event is USARA sanctioned and the 15 hour race scores points in the Adventure Race World Series. Race proceeds benefit Bike Walk Williamsburg.
Mandatory participant gear includes a mountain bike, certified helmet, rear red blinking light, compass, map case, whistle, backpack, watch, sealed charged cellphone and a compact first aid kit. Additional mandatory items are required for the 15 hour race, including lights, water purification and extra clothing. Race rules emphasize staying within 100 feet of team members, no electronic navigation aids, and a Leave No Trace ethic. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
