Greenhorn Adventure Race
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- Greenhorn Adventure Race
From the Organizer
Welcome to Adventure Racing! The Greenhorn AR, now in our 11th edition, was created to offer competitors a gateway into the sport of adventure racing. This 4 hour sprint adventure race was designed with the beginner in mind, but fun for everyone no matter the skill or experience level! While there is significant challenge built in, this event is fun and highly achievable for the novice racer. The navigation is straight forward and the maps that we provide are excellent. The mountain biking takes racers over gravel roads, some pavement, and semi-technical singletrack trails. Finally, the paddling takes place on a clear lake.
Race Date: Saturday September 12, 2026
Location: Rocky Gap State Park, Flintstone, MD
Start Time: 11:00am
Total Distance/Time: Roughly 15 miles, 4 hours time limit
Disciplines: Trekking (~3 to 6 miles), paddling (~2 mile), mountain biking (~8 to 10 miles), navigation (beginner)
Teams: Soloists and teams of two, three, or four (male, female, or co-ed). Team members travel together the entire race.
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
80°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cumberland 2, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Flintstone, MD
Elevation
971 ft
Nearest Airport
AOO
Altoona Blair County Airport · 43 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 79 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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96
Days to train
- Race
- Greenhorn Adventure Race
- Date
- September 12, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Greenhorn Adventure Race?
- Greenhorn Adventure Race is a running race held in Flintstone, Maryland on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Greenhorn Adventure Race?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Flintstone, Maryland at Rocky Gap State Park, Flintstone, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Greenhorn Adventure Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Greenhorn Adventure Race
Sep 12, 2026