
2026 Newbsanity Commando Cup is an adventure race on September 27, 2026 in Binghamton, NY, with an entry fee of $50.
From the Organizer
This rugged event is a team obstacle race designed to test your ingenuity, toughness, and ability to work as a single unit. Each team of four will battle through a series of tests, obstacles and challenges in an effort to hoist the coveted Commando Cup.
The exact course layout, obstacles and challenges will remain top secret until race day. However, you can expect the event to utilize large portions of the Mud Gauntlet course, Extreme Ravine course, wilderness loops covering an additional 50+ acres, and heavy objects like cinderblocks, tires, and the Commando Sled.
Check-in is from 7:45-8:45 AM, and the race will begin promptly at 9:00 AM.
Expected event duration: 3-6 Hours
Event distance: 6-12 Miles
Post Race/Awards:
The winning team’s name will be inscribed on the Commando Cup. Ownership of the cup will be given for one year.
FAQ:
-Q: What if I don't have a team?
-A: Sign up as a "free agent" and we will group you with others who do not have a team.
- Q: Can my team have less than 4 people or more than 4 people?
-A: No. If your team has less than 4 people, please send an email to jarrett@newbsanity.com and we will try to find a "free agent" for your team.
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
65°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Binghamton, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
47,357
as of 2023
City Elevation
852 ft
Nearest Airport
BGM
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field · 8 mi
Major Hub
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 70 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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From Endurance Grid
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.
Adventure racing strings together trekking, mountain biking, and paddling — with navigation by map and compass — across a course you have to find as much as finish. Most events are raced as a team, often over many hours or even multiple days.
It rewards the all-rounder and the problem-solver as much as the pure athlete: route choice, teamwork, and staying steady when you're tired and off the map are as much the challenge as the miles.
Trek, mountain bike, and paddle with navigation between checkpoints — from a few hours to multi-day expeditions, usually in teams.
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2026 Newbsanity Commando Cup
Sep 27, 2026