
From the Organizer
Tucked along the banks of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River and in the shadows of the mountains, this race is beautiful, scenic, and fun. Cool-off with a fun race which is guaranteed to get you wet! Then enjoy post-race wine at our awards ceremony at Muse Vineyards within minutes of the finish line!
Earn Virginia State Parks Adventure Series Points!!!
Seven Bends AR & Aqua Blaze
July 11, 2026 | 7 Hour Adventure Race
July 12, 2026 | 7 Mile Aqua Blaze (Paddle-Run) - Separate Registration Site
Virginia State Park Series
USARA Race Series
AR Disciplines: Mountain Bike | Trek | Paddle
(Trek Only Race Options Available!)
Boats Provided by Race Organization
Aqua Blaze Disciplines: Paddle | Run
Boats are Provided!
You may bring your own watercraft this year! (Optional)
5 Mile Run, 2 Mile Paddle
7 Hours & 7 Miles on the 7 Bends!
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
Trail Running Events at Dominion Energy Riverrock
4 Our Freedom 5K
Women's Four Miler Training Program
Tidewater Striders Annual Picnic
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Seven Bends Aqua Blaze
Jul 12, 2026