New River Trail Challenge
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New River Trail Challenge
The New River Trail Challenge is a multi-stage endurance event held along and on the New River. The trail surface is crushed cinder and is described as flat; the river normally flows smoothly with small rapids. The full course covers 65.2 miles across three consecutive stages.
Stages and distances:
- Bike: 40-mile out and back
- Paddle: 12.1-mile downriver kayak segment
- Run: half marathon along the river
Competitors may enter as solo athletes or as relay teams of two or three. The event includes separate individual and relay entry categories and limits the field to 300 entrants. Solo competitors and teams with at least two students or faculty members from the same university qualify for a collegiate discount registration fee. Sponsors may enter teams that compete for a special award.
Organizers provide rules and guidelines that cover stage meeting procedures, transitions, course details, water and aid stations, and other race requirements and recommendations. Registration windows and fees are set by the organizers for the individual and relay categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
