Buff Betty Adventure Race
Buff Betty Adventure Race is an adventure race on September 26, 2026 in Williamsburg, VA, with an entry fee of $160.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (56 days to go)
- Price
- $160
- Sport
- Adventure
From the Organizer
Over the past 16 years, the Buff Betty has introduced hundreds of women to the sport of adventure racing. It's a race for women, designed by women. The Buff Betty introduces racers to the sport in a fun, laid-back, friendly, and supportive environment. For this year's race, there will be one race course option: the original Buff Betty. The race will run between 8-10 hours, for a full day of biking, trekking, paddling and navigating.
We are only offering one race this year; the course will be designed to accommodate all levels, from beginners to seasoned racers. There will be options for everyone to take on the course in the way they see fit, doing what they can within the time frame. All checkpoints will be optional and all Transition Areas (TAs) mandatory. The team with the most points in the least amount of time wins. It’s the perfect race for beginners, while also challenging the most seasoned of racers—with options to take on more challenging checkpoints, depending on navigation, strategy, distance and mountain biking ability.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
78°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Williamsburg 2 N, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Williamsburg, VA
City Elevation
70 ft
Nearest Airport
PHF
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Buff Betty Adventure Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
56
Days to train
- Race
- Buff Betty Adventure Race
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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.
Adventure Racing
Trek, mountain bike, and paddle with navigation between checkpoints — from a few hours to multi-day expeditions, usually in teams.
Coming Up
More Adventure races near Williamsburg, VA
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131 miles away
Fall Foliage Adventure Race
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Make it a Racecation
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Buff Betty Adventure Race
Sep 26, 2026