Spring Bloom Adventure Race
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Spring Bloom Adventure Race - Broad Run Off Road
Spring Bloom Adventure Race is an outdoor multi-discipline event in Williamsburg, VA on May 1, 2027. The event is offered in two formats: a 24 hour race and a 5 hour race. Race formats combine paddling, mountain biking, trekking and map-and-compass navigation with marked checkpoints.
Team and division structure includes solo entries and 2, 3, and 4-person teams, plus a family division. Age minimums differ by format: the 24 hour race requires participants to be at least 13 years old and the 5 hour race accepts participants age 5 and up. All participants 14 and under must be on a team with an adult. The races are USARA sanctioned and the 24 hour race scores points in the Adventure Race World Series.
Course distance estimates for clearing the full course:
- 24 hour: Trekking 25+ mi, Biking 70+ mi, Paddling 12+ mi
- 5 hour: Trekking 4+ mi, Biking 15+ mi, Paddling 6+ mi
Navigation follows an orienteering model: teams receive maps with checkpoints and choose routes to collect checkpoints; the most checkpoints wins with time as tie-breaker. Use of electronic devices to aid navigation results in disqualification. Required participant gear includes a mountain bike, certified helmet, backpack, compass, map case, whistle, hydration and a compact first aid kit. Additional 24 hour gear requirements include bike lights, headlamp, paddle bag, glowsticks and water purification. Organizers provide boats, PFDs, race maps, e-punch system and bibs. Camping is available at Chickahominy Riverfront Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
