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In Greek mythology, Cerberus is a THREE-headed dog who guards the gates of Hades.
In adventure racing, Cerberus is the THREE-day stage race that we think will be pretty dog-gone fun!
The inaugural Cerberus Expedition Stage Race will take place from May 2-4, 2025 from Camp Powhatan BSA Camp (2600 Max Creek Rd, Hiwassee, VA 24347) near Claytor Lake. The unique setup of this event allows racers to experience the thrill of multi-day racing without all of the sleep deprivation and dependency on a diet of solely sports nutrition. Each day will feature a unique course which should take teams about 12 hours to complete and feature a specific race discipline (paddling, cycling, trekking), though you will do several disciplines each day. There will be plenty of navigational challenges as well. The course will be designed to challenge both beginners and more advanced racers.
Racers will enjoy a prepared breakfast each day before the race. After each day's race is complete, teams will be able to clean up, enjoy a communal dinner, and then retire to their lodging to recover for the next day. Winners for each day's race will be recognized and the champions (Tamer of Cerberus) will be crowned on Sunday based upon the highest cumulative points collected in the lowest cumulative time.
This is the first expedition stage race of this kind to be hosted in the United States and we're excited to share this event with you!
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2-Person Team
3-Person Team
4-Person Team
Location
Camp Powhatan at the Blue Ridge Scouting Reservation
2600 Max Creek Road
Hiwassee, VA 24347 US
Lodging
Tent camping for your stay is included in the race registration fees. The Blue Ridge Scout Reservation does have a limited number of cabins available for an additional fee. Please contact Bethany Brownfield directly at Bethany.Brownfield@scouting.org to reserve your spot today! First come, first served!
Racers wishing to stay in more refined accomodations will find numerous options in the cities along Route 81 (Pulaski, Dublin, Radford, Whytheville, Blacksburg, etc.) but consider the drive time (30 minutes minimum) to get to and from these accomodations each morning and evening.
Disciplines Involved
Racers should expect all the standard modes of transit for this stage race:
- Trekking (on and off-trail)
- Mountain Biking (Singletrack, doubletrack, gravel roads, pavved roads)
- Paddling (Class I/II moving water)
- We'll be providing all boats and paddles/PFDs, if needed
- The planned waterways for this race are very rain-independent and thus, potential drought conditions should have no impact on plans for the paddle.
- Maybe some surprises thrown in there as well!
Food
We will be providing breakfast and dinner on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. At a minimum, you should expect a omnivore meal with vegetarian options. Meals will be simple but nutritious. As we get closer to the event we will announce a more specific menu.
Breakfasts may include:
- Coffee/Tea
- Oatmeal
- Eggs
- Bread (e.g. bagels, english muffins)
- Breakfast meat (e.g. Sausage or bacon)
Dinners may include:
- Salad
- A meat protein (beef, chicken)
- A vegetarian alterative
- Carbohydrate (pasta, rice, etc.)
- A Vegetable
- A dessert (cookies, cake, etc.)
Race Affiliations
The Cerberus Expedition Stage Race is a USARA-affiliated race. Therefore, teams can earn nationa ranking points based upon their final standings in the three-day event.
The Cerberus Expedition Stage Race is also proud to be part of the Adventure Racing World Series North America region race calendar. All teams of 2-4 people may earn points towards their ARWS world ranking.
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