
Rocktown Adventure Race is an adventure race on November 7–8, 2026 in Massanutten, VA, with entry fees from $155 to $345.
From the Organizer
Rocktown Adventure Race
30 & 5 Hour | November 7–8, 2026
Massanutten Resort, VA | Shenandoah Valley
USARA Race Series
There’s something about Rocktown.
Maybe it’s the way the morning fog hangs low over the Shenandoah Valley.
Maybe it’s the sound of tires on singletrack as the sun breaks over the ridge.
Or maybe it’s the quiet moment when your team pauses, map in hand, realizing this is what you came for.
The Race
Built in collaboration with the local Harrisonburg adventure racing community, Rocktown is a race that blends intentional course design, world-class terrain, and just enough unpredictability to keep things interesting.
You won’t just follow a course.
You’ll make decisions, adapt, and figure it out as you go.
Choose Your Experience
30-Hour Adventure Race
Mountain Bike | Trek | Paddle | Ropes
If you're looking for an expedition experience in a concentrated format, this is your race!
Long days, longer nights, and a course designed to challenge how you think, move, and work together.
Expect:
Strategic route choices
Surprising course twists
Moments where things don’t go to plan—and that’s exactly the point
5-Hour Adventure Race
Mountain Bike | Trek | Ropes
A faster, more accessible entry into the Rocktown experience.
Perfect if you’re:
New to adventure racing
Looking for a high-energy, single-day challenge
Wanting the full feel of the sport without the overnight push
The Terrain
This is where Rocktown shines.
Flowing, technical Massanutten singletrack
Rolling valley landscapes and ridge-line views
Terrain that rewards both fitness and finesse
It’s the kind of place where you forget you’re racing—until you remember you are.
Ropes & Challenge Elements
Ropes sections are being dialed in and will add an extra edge—requiring focus, composure, and trust in both yourself and your team.
The Finish
No matter your course, everything leads back to Basecamp at Massanutten Resort.
Food.
Awards.
Stories from the course.
That shared look between teammates that says, “Yeah… we did that.”
Race Credentials
✔ USARA Sanctioned Race – Earn points toward national rankings
✔ Designed with input from experienced local racers
✔ A welcoming, competitive, and deeply connected race community
Why Rocktown?
Because this race meets you where you are—and then shows you what you’re capable of.
It’s not just about how strong or fast you are.
It’s about how you adapt, how you lead, and how you stay connected when things get hard.
👉 Come race Rocktown—and leave with a story worth telling.
Events
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
59°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dale Enterprise, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
SHD
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 80 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Race Location
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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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Rocktown Adventure Race
Nov 7, 2026