New River Rush Adventure Race

New River Rush Adventure Race
May 15, 2026 | New River Gorge National Park, WV
15-Hour Adventure Race

Back for its third year and redesigned for its best year yet.

The New River Rush is not your average adventure race. This is a full-send experience through one of the most iconic landscapes in the country, combining rugged terrain, technical navigation, and world-class guided whitewater inside the breathtaking canyon walls of the New River Gorge National Park.

If you’re looking for a race that feels like an expedition, this is it.

The higher entry fee is due to guided whitewater rafting.  This is truly a wild and adventurous experience!

What to expect:
From the moment you start, you’re in it.

Navigate deep into the gorge as you take on:

Guided Whitewater through the New River’s legendary rapids
Mountain Biking on quality singletrack and scenic backcountry terrain
Rugged Trekking + Rogaining across challenging and rewarding landscapes
This course is designed to test your:

Decision-making
Teamwork
Endurance
Ability to adapt when things don’t go according to plan
And they won’t.

That’s part of the fun.

 Race Details
15-Hour Adventure Race
Location: ACE Adventure Resort, Minden, WV
USARA Sanctioned Race – Earn points toward national rankings
 
What You Get
This isn’t just a race entry, it’s a full adventure package:

✔ World-class guided whitewater experience
✔ Scenic, high-quality singletrack mountain biking
✔ Challenging rogaine-style trekking courses
✔ GPS tracking + e-punch scoring
✔ Post-race meal, swag, medals, and awards
✔ Access to the natural beauty of a National Park

 
🧗 Bonus Experiences (Included & Optional)
FREE Rappel Clinic (Friday Pre-Race)

Real cliffs
Professional instruction
Build confidence before race day
Whitewater Kayak Clinic (Sunday Post-Race | ~$175/person)

Progress from flatwater fundamentals to navigating Class III rapids
Perfect for building skills or leveling up your comfort on the water
 
Why New River Rush?
Because this is the kind of race you don’t just complete...you remember.

It’s:

Standing at the edge of the gorge before dropping into your next section
Trusting your team when the route isn’t obvious
Pushing through fatigue and coming out stronger on the other side
This is adventure racing the way it’s meant to be: raw, scenic, and just the right amount of wild.

 
👉 Register now and take on one of the most unique and rewarding adventure races in the region.