Spring Bloom Adventure Race

Spring Bloom Adventure Race

Spring Bloom Adventure Race is an outdoor multi-discipline event in Williamsburg, VA, based at Chickahominy Riverfront Park. The event offers two race formats: a 24 hour course and a 5 hour course. Participants travel by paddling, biking and trekking while navigating with map and compass.

The event accepts solo entrants and 2, 3, or 4-person teams, and includes a Family Division and a No-Biking Division for the shorter race. The 24 hour race is USARA sanctioned and scores points toward the Adventure Race World Series. Age minimums are 13 for the 24 hour race and 5 for the 5 hour race.

Distances (estimates for clearing all checkpoints):

• 24-hour: Trek 25+ mi, Bike 70+ mi, Paddle 12+ mi
• 5-hour: Trek 4+ mi, Bike 15+ mi, Paddle 6+ mi

Registration includes kayak or canoe with paddles and PFDs, a race shirt (shirt guarantee for registrations before Mar. 1), high-quality topographic maps, race photos, a post-race meal, custom awards, and GPS live-tracking for the 24 hour race. Participants must provide required gear such as a mountain bike, certified helmet, compass, map case, whistle, backpack, hydration, and a compact first aid kit; the 24 hour race requires additional lights, headlamp, paddle bag, water purification, and other items.

Key rules note that use of devices to aid navigation leads to disqualification, teams must stay within sight or hearing of each other, earbuds are not permitted, and entering off-limits private property incurs penalties. The event is held rain or shine. Camping is available at the park group tent site for a fee; RV rules and other lodging options are listed by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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