River to Ridge Off-Road Triathlon
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River to Ridge Off-road Triathlon
The River to Ridge Off-road Triathlon is held within Shenandoah River State Park near Bentonville, VA at 884 Indian Hollow Road. The course combines paddling, trail running, and mountain biking across river, trail, and ridge terrain.
The full course distance is about 15.5 miles, often listed as 15 miles for entries. Disciplines and approximate distances:
- Kayak or canoe: 3.3 miles
- Trail run: 3.2 miles
- Mountain bike: 9.0 miles
Race entries include a solo division and a team division. Team entries paddle together in a canoe, then complete the run and bike individually; combined times determine final rankings. Registration opens on 2026-10-10 and closes on 2026-12-31. Listed registration fees are $120 for solo and $90 per person for teams.
The event follows the park's natural geography with paddling on the South Fork of the Shenandoah, a run along the river trail, and single-track mountain biking. Provided items include kayak or canoe plus PFD and paddle rental (use of provided boats is required), a finisher medal, a race T-shirt, and post race pizza. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
