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)

4 Mile Run, 3 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!