Glow All Out 5K Glow Run

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 USARA and 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

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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!

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

​​

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!

Is your child interested in middle school cross country or looking to build on their running experience? Led by Sherando High School's Head Cross Country Coach Megan Roberts, this camp is designed for young runners who can comfortably run at least one continuous mile and want to improve their endurance, technique, and confidence. Each session includes dynamic warm-ups, running drills, stretching, and a variety of workouts to help develop strength and stamina. From scenic trail runs to engaging team activities, campers will build skills, make friends, and gain a deeper love for the sport in a supportive, fun environment!

Ages: 10-13

Join us on the bike trails in Sherando Park for another extraordinary summer of trail racing. This year we will be offering a 5K, 10K and 50K. All three races will test your skill and ability but leave you wanting to do it again. This year each participant will receive a T-shirt for each race.

Each year our races benefit local charities or groups. This year the 5K will be a benefit for the Sherando Girls Soccer team. The 10K and 50K will again benefit the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center.

The 5K will start from the concession stand on the softball side of the the park (North side of 277). On Google maps you can punch it in as 167 Line Drive, Stephens City VA 22655.

The 10K and 50K race will start and end at the Sherando Park Bike Park / Outdoor Fitness Gym parking lot. On Google Maps you can punch it in as 525 Line Drive, Stephens City, VA, and it will get you there. It is a large parking area and has bathroom facilities. Check-in for the race will begin at 0700 and the race will start at 0800. There will be water and snacks at the finish and one water stop mid-way through the course.

Join us for a fun-filled day of swimming, biking and running in the 11th year of the Sherando Youth Triathlon!

This triathlon will challenge your child in their age group with a swim, bike ride in Sherando Park, and a run utilizing a portion of the Sherando High School Track. Pre-Race Day Check-In and Bike Inspection will be on Saturday, August 9 at the Sherando Park Rotary Shelter (across from the Sherando Pool) between 5-7 p.m.

If you are not able to attend the bike inspection on 8/9, you can visit Element Sports or Blue Ridge Bicycles. Please email for the bicycle inspection form.

Age and Distance:

7-8 (25-meter swim, 1-mile bike, .5-mile run)

9-10 (75-meter swim, 3-mile bike, 1-mile run)

11-12 (125-meter swim, 3-mile bike, 1-mile run)

13-15 (125-meter swim, 3-mile bike, 1-mile run)

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Awards: Top three male and female in each age group. All participants will receive a finisher medal.

T-shirts are not guaranteed to participants who register after July 5th. Once the deadline passes, T-shirts will be first come, first serve while quantities/sizes last.