Fall Foliage Adventure Race
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About the race
Fall Foliage Adventure Race is an orienteering-style event in Jamestown, VA on October 10, 2026, combining paddling, biking and trekking in two time formats: a 15-hour race and a 5-hour race. Competitors navigate with map and compass to find checkpoints; scoring is based on number of checkpoints collected, with fastest time as a tiebreaker.
Distances for clearing the full course are approximately:
- 15-hour race: Paddle 12+ miles, Trek 18+ miles, Bike 25+ miles
- 5-hour race: Paddle 6+ miles, Trek 7+ miles, Bike 9+ miles
Entry options include solo racers and team divisions (2-, 3-, and 4-person teams), plus a family division. Minimum ages are 10+ for the 15-hour race and 5+ for the 5-hour race; all participants 14 and under must be on a team with an adult. The 5-hour family division requires at least one team member aged 15 or under.
Registration includes a boat (kayak/canoe), paddle, PFD, race shirt (guaranteed if registered by Sep. 1), topographic maps, in-race equipment transport, race photos, GPS live-tracking for the longer event, post-race refreshments and category awards. Participants must provide safety and navigation gear such as a bike and helmet, rear red bike light, watch, backpack, hydration, sealed cellphone, whistle, map case, compass and an outdoors first aid kit. 15-hour racers also need a front bike light, headlamp with spare batteries, paddle bag if using personal gear, safety glowsticks and a water purification method.
The event is USARA sanctioned and the 15-hour race scores points toward the Adventure Race World Series. Rules emphasize Leave No Trace, no electronic navigation aids, team proximity requirements, and that spectators may not assist competitors. The race supports Bike Walk Williamsburg through its proceeds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
