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We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Shenandoah Epic Adventure Race!

Get ready to push limits, chase sunrises, and write your own story in the wild—because the Shenandoah Epic 24-Hour Adventure Race returns April 11-12, 2026, for its 15th legendary year in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

This iconic race is more than just a challenge—it’s a rite of passage. Whether you're a seasoned AR veteran or gearing up for your first taste of the unknown, it's time to add your name to the roster. Spots vanish fast. With a cap of 300 racers and a history of sell-outs, this is your moment to lock in.

What’s in store?

• A full-throttle mix of trekking, biking, paddling, and navigation across the stunning Shenandoah Valley and the rugged Massanutten Mountain Range.

• A fresh twist for 2026: multiple transitions over 24 hours, with a creative reimagining of how and where your transition areas unfold.

Why Epic?

Because it’s not just a race—it’s a journey of grit, growth, and discovery. The Shenandoah Epic is one of the longest-running 24-hour adventure races on the East Coast, and it’s earned its reputation as a must-do event for anyone who craves challenge and connection.

Don’t wait. Secure your spot, start training, and prepare for an experience that will test your body, sharpen your mind, and leave you changed.

Strasburg Mayfest 5K – Benefiting Abigail's Journey

The Strasburg Mayfest Committee, in collaboration with the Town of Strasburg, is proud to host this year’s Mayfest 5K to benefit Abigail's Journey. Abigail is a courageous 3-year-old girl with complex medical needs who has faced big challenges from birth. Her journey includes ongoing care, therapies, and out-of-state medical treatment, including an upcoming airway reconstruction surgery in Boston on April 6. Funds raised will help with Abigail’s surgery and related medical expenses, and we are grateful to everyone who chooses to be part of her story.

WHERE

Strasburg High School

250 Ram Drive Strasburg, VA 22657

Parking at the high school

Registration:

Pre-registration is online until 8:15 AM on race day.

Participants will receive a race shirt (while supplies and sizes last).

Race day registration begins at 7:30 AM on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

The registration deadline to guarantee a shirt is May 1, 2026. Ordering a shirt after that date is not possible.

There will not be extra shirts available on race day.

Shenandoah Valley Runners (SVR) Members receive a $1 discount.

COST

5K: Pre-registered- $25.00

Race Day: $30.00

PRIZES

Age group awards. Door prizes from local businesses.

The awards ceremony will immediately follow the 5K.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Race Director: Marisa Varley: marisa.repro@gmail.com

Back for Mother's Day Weekend!!! Join us for this day of mountain biking, camaraderie, chilling with your teammates in the pop-up tent city, cooking out, maybe getting muddy, and definitely having a great time on some of the best trails in Virginia. It's fast and smooth and really, really fun out there at Shenandoah River State Park! Test your endurance by taking on the 6-hour mountain bike course, as a solo, or on a 2 or 3-person team.

We'll be doing (really good) prizes (warning: this gets pretty competitive!) and music changes per crowd request every hour. We'll have the rolling machine going cooking up hot dogs for lap snacks. The river is handy if you need to cool off when your legs need a break. It's a good time, y'all.

Included:

• A great course through Shenandoah River State Park and along the South Fork of the Shenandoah River

• Chip timing and real-time lap results

• Great swag (Shirt availability and options may be limited for late registrants)

• Prizes for the top three winners in each division

• An awesome time in a beautiful place with family and friends