River to Ridge Off-road Triathlon
River to Ridge Off-road Triathlon is a triathlon race on October 3, 2026 in Bentonville, VA.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (67 days to go)
- Sport
- Triathlon
From the Organizer
The River to Ridge Triathlon is not your typical triathlon. There’s no pool, no road bike, no wetsuit-optional debate. There’s a river, a trail, and a ridge — and you’re going to earn all three.
Set entirely within the Shenandoah River State Park, this off-road tri sends athletes down the South Fork of the Shenandoah by kayak, then back along the river trail on foot, then up into the amazing single track on mountain bike — all at the peak of fall foliage season. Three disciplines. Three completely different landscapes. One unforgettable day.
The course is designed around the natural geography of the state park: paddle the river with the current, run the trail between the water and the forest, then ride the trails where the October canopy puts on its full show. Whether you’re a triathlete looking for something wilder than pavement, an adventure racer, or simply someone who wants to experience this valley on its own terms, this event was built for you.
Total Distance: ~15.5 miles
- Kayak: 3.3 miles
- rail Run: 3.2 miles
- Mountain Bike: 9.0 miles
Come for the race. Stay for the river. Make a weekend of it.
Included:
- Amazing course through Shenandoah River State Park
- Kayak, PFD, and paddle rental (Must use provided boats)
- Finisher medal
- Race T-Shirt
- Post race pizza
- An amazing day out in the woods
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
72°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Front Royal, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bentonville, VA
City Elevation
878 ft
Nearest Airport
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 45 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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67
Days to train
- Race
- River to Ridge Off-road Triathlon
- Date
- October 3, 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.
Three sports, one race — swim, bike, run in sequence, with transitions that are a discipline of their own.
Open water, open roads, and competition with yourself. Cross the finish line knowing what it took to get there.
Triathlon
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think. Three sports in one race means three movements to train and race day never gets monotonous.
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River to Ridge Off-road Triathlon
Oct 3, 2026