Virginia State Parks 2026 Adventure Series begins Feb. 15
This July 2019 photo provided by The Nature Conservancy shows a sunset overlooking the rolling Appalachian mountains at Flag Rock Recreation Area in Norton, Va. The Cumberland Forest Project protects 253,000 acres of Appalachian forest in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia and is one of TNC's largest-ever conservation efforts in the eastern United States. (Steven David Johnson/The Nature Conservancy via AP) (Steven David Johnson)
Virginia State Parks announced their 2026 Adventure Series will begin on Feb. 15.
This year sees the return of bonus races, as well as two Summer Sizzle races with Board Run Off Road. The following races are planned to take place over the coming months:
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Adventure:
March 14: Frozen Foot Adventure Race at Pocahontas State Park
June 13: Summer Sizzle Adventure Race at Lake Anna State Park
June 14: Summer Sizzle Adventure Race at Lake Anna State Park
July 11: Seven Bends Adventure Race at Seven Bends State Park
Aug. 22: Shenandoah River State Park Adventure Race at Shenandoah River State Park
Bike:
Feb. 15: Monster Cross at Pocahontas State Park
March 21: Tour de Pocahontas at Pocahontas State Park
March 22: Tour de Pocahontas at Pocahontas State Park
May 2: The Highlands Hop at Douthat State Park
May 3: Middle Mountain Momma at Douthat State Park
May 9: Shenanduro at Shenandoah River State Park
Aug. 2: Guts Gravel Glory at Pocahontas State Park
Oct. 3: Poca GO at Pocahontas State Park
Running:
March 21: Dogwood Ultra Marathon at Twin Lakes State Park
April 11: James River Trail Runs at James River State Park
June 20: Night Train Ultra Marathon at High Bridge Trail State Park
June 28: High Bridge Time Trial at Hight Bridge Trail State Park
Sept. 19: Pawpaw 10 Mile and 5 Mile at Powhatan State Park
Oct. 3: High Bridge Half Marathon and 5k at High Bridge Trail State Park
Oct. 4: Pocahontas Trailfest at Pocahontas State Park
Duathlon:
July 12: Seven Bends Aquablaze at Seven Bends State Park
Triathlon:
May 2: Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon at Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Sept. 19: New River Trail Challenge at New River Trail State Park
For more information, or to register for one of these races, click here.
