VentureQuest Adventure Race
VentureQuest Adventure Race is an adventure race on September 12, 2026 in Flintstone, MD, with an entry fee of $145.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (52 days to go)
- Price
- $145
- Sport
- Adventure
From the Organizer
The VentureQuest (VQ) Adventure Race has challenged, rewarded, and inspired over 5000 athletes in its history. VQ is where is all began for EX2 and we are excited to produce our 21st edition of this special race.
This year we will have a 8-hour course option staging out of Rocky Gap State Park. The details of the courses and what to expect are below.
Date: Saturday September 12, 2026
Start Time: 9:00am
Location: Rocky Gap State Park in Flintstone, MD
Disciplines: Trekking, paddling, mountain biking, navigation.
Teams: Soloists and teams of up to 4 (male, female, or mixed gender). 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, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Flintstone, MD
City 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
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 VentureQuest Adventure Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
52
Days to train
- Race
- VentureQuest Adventure Race
- Date
- September 12, 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 Flintstone, MD
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From $160 · 884 Indian Hollow Rd
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Bear's Den Fitness Hybrid Race
From $60 · 400 E 2nd St
165 miles away
Greenhorn Adventure Race
From $100 · Rocky Gap State Park
4 miles away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Flintstone than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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VentureQuest Adventure Race
Sep 12, 2026