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Seven Bends Aqua Blaze

Date
July 12, 2026
Distance
Solo · 2 Person Team · Volunteer!
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From the Organizer

Tucked along the banks of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River and in the shadows of the mountains, this race is beautiful, scenic, and fun. Cool-off with a fun race which is guaranteed to get you wet! Then enjoy post-race wine at our awards ceremony at Muse Vineyards within minutes of the finish line!

Earn Virginia State Parks Adventure Series Points!!!

 

Seven Bends AR & Aqua Blaze


July 11, 2026 | 7 Hour Adventure Race

​July 12, 2026 | 7 Mile Aqua Blaze (Paddle-Run) - Separate Registration Site

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Virginia State Park Series

USARA Race Series 

 

AR Disciplines: Mountain Bike | Trek | Paddle

(Trek Only Race Options Available!)

Boats Provided by Race Organization

Aqua Blaze Disciplines: Paddle | Run

Boats are Provided!

You may bring your own watercraft this year! (Optional)

5 Mile Run, 2 Mile Paddle
7 Hours & 7 Miles on the 7 Bends!

 

Events

Solo9 AMRegister →
2 Person Team9 AMRegister →
Volunteer!8 AMRegister →

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

86°

Typical Low

63°

Chance of Rain

33%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Woodstock 2 Ne, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 5:59 AMSunset 8:41 PMDaylight 14h 42m

Host City

About Woodstock, VA

Elevation

912 ft

Nearest Airport

SHD

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport · 48 mi

Major Hub

IAD

Washington Dulles International Airport · 57 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 Seven Bends Aqua Blaze, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

34

Days to train

Race
Seven Bends Aqua Blaze
Date
July 12, 2026

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.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Seven Bends Aqua Blaze?
Seven Bends Aqua Blaze is a running race held in Woodstock, Virginia on July 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 Seven Bends Aqua Blaze?
Sunday, July 12, 2026 in Woodstock, Virginia at 2111 S Hollingsworth Rd, Woodstock, VA 22664, Woodstock, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Seven Bends Aqua Blaze?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Seven Bends Aqua Blaze

Jul 12, 2026

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