Rocktown Adventure Race 2026

Description

Rocktown Adventure Race 30 & 5 Hour | November 7–8, 2026 Massanutten Resort, VA | Shenandoah Valley USARA Race Series

There’s something about Rocktown.

Maybe it’s the way the morning fog hangs low over the Shenandoah Valley. Maybe it’s the sound of tires on singletrack as the sun breaks over the ridge. Or maybe it’s the quiet moment when your team pauses, map in hand, realizing this is what you came for.

The Race Built in collaboration with the local Harrisonburg adventure racing community, Rocktown is a race that blends intentional course design, world-class terrain, and just enough unpredictability to keep things interesting.

You won’t just follow a course. You’ll make decisions, adapt, and figure it out as you go.

Choose Your Experience 30-Hour Adventure Race Mountain Bike | Trek | Paddle | Ropes

If you're looking for an expedition experience in a concentrated format, this is your race! Long days, longer nights, and a course designed to challenge how you think, move, and work together.

Expect:

Strategic route choices Surprising course twists Moments where things don’t go to plan—and that’s exactly the point

5-Hour Adventure Race Mountain Bike | Trek | Ropes

A faster, more accessible entry into the Rocktown experience.

Perfect if you’re:

New to adventure racing Looking for a high-energy, single-day challenge Wanting the full feel of the sport without the overnight push

The Terrain This is where Rocktown shines.

Flowing, technical Massanutten singletrack Rolling valley landscapes and ridge-line views Terrain that rewards both fitness and finesse It’s the kind of place where you forget you’re racing—until you remember you are.

Ropes & Challenge Elements Ropes sections are being dialed in and will add an extra edge—requiring focus, composure, and trust in both yourself and your team.

The Finish No matter your course, everything leads back to Basecamp at Massanutten Resort.

Food. Awards. Stories from the course.

That shared look between teammates that says, “Yeah… we did that.”

Race Credentials ✔ USARA Sanctioned Race – Earn points toward national rankings ✔ Designed with input from experienced local racers ✔ A welcoming, competitive, and deeply connected race community

Why Rocktown? Because this race meets you where you are—and then shows you what you’re capable of.

It’s not just about how strong or fast you are. It’s about how you adapt, how you lead, and how you stay connected when things get hard.

👉 Come race Rocktown—and leave with a story worth telling.