Greenhorn Adventure Race
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Greenhorn Adventure Race : Rocky Gap State Park
The Greenhorn Adventure Race is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Rocky Gap State Park in Flintstone, Maryland. The event is presented as an introductory adventure race and is in its 11th edition. It is organized as a four hour sprint with a total course distance of roughly 15 miles and a four hour time limit.
The race combines multiple disciplines with clear, simple navigation and organizer‑provided maps. Mountain biking follows gravel roads, some pavement, and semi‑technical singletrack trails. Paddling takes place on a clear lake.
- Trekking: approximately 3 to 6 miles
- Paddling: approximately 2 miles
- Mountain biking: approximately 8 to 10 miles
- Navigation: beginner level
Entries are available for solo competitors and for teams of two, three, or four. Teams may be male, female, or co‑ed, and team members travel together for the entire race. The event is produced by EX2 Adventures and takes place at Rocky Gap State Park, 12500 Pleasant Valley Road, Flintstone, MD 21530. The race description lists straightforward maps and route choices intended to make the course accessible to novice adventure racers while retaining varied terrain across trekking, biking, and paddling sections. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
