Almost Heaven Adventure Race

Saturday, July 27 – Sunday, July 28, 2024 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Davis, West Virginia

Free–$394.75 · 5 races

Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating weekend of adventure at the Almost Heaven Adventure Race, taking place from July 27th to 28th, 2024, in the stunning location of Davis, Tucker County, West Virginia. This 24-hour race invites participants to immerse themselves in the breathtaking landscapes of the Allegheny Mountains while navigating a challenging course that covers up to 100 miles. Athletes will tackle an exciting mix of 30-40 miles of trekking, 12-16 miles of paddling, and 40-50 miles of mountain biking, all while collecting checkpoints and uncovering historical relics from the region’s mining and logging past.

As a USARA-sanctioned event and part of the prestigious Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS) North America Series, the Almost Heaven Adventure Race promises to be an unforgettable experience for adventure enthusiasts. Participants can look forward to receiving essential gear, including bike lubricant and embrocation cream from Squirt Cycling products, along with a Ketone IQ Energy shot to keep their energy levels up throughout the race. Join us in this outdoor escapade and discover why Davis is truly a haven for adventurers!

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Oct 7–8, 2023

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Races

Soloist

Incl. $19.75 Fee & T-shirt

Saturday, Jul 27, 2024 (9:00 AM EDT)

$394.75

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2-Person Team (per person)

Incl. $18.50 Fee & T-shirt

Saturday, Jul 27, 2024 (9:00 AM EDT)

$368.50

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3-Person Team (per person)

Incl. $18.50 Fee & T-shirt

Saturday, Jul 27, 2024 (9:00 AM EDT)

$368.50

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4-Person Team (per person)

Incl. $18.50 Fee & T-shirt

Saturday, Jul 27, 2024 (9:00 AM EDT)

$368.50

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Volunteer

Incl. T-Shirt

Volunteers are needed from Friday afternoon check-in through Sunday morning race breakdown. Help is needed for all roles and times, especially transition area coverage, race check-in, and finish line.

Friday, Jul 26, 2024 (3:00 PM EDT)

Free

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Organiser's description

We are excited to offer a 24-hour adventure in Davis, WV. Nestled high in the Allegheny Mountains, the race course will explore the diverse and rugged terrain of the Canaan Valley. This is officially a USARA https://www.usara.com-sanctioned event and part of the Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS) https://arworldseries.com North America Series of races!

Over the course of 24-hours racers will cover up to 100 miles, navigating beautiful and challenging terrain while paddling, trekking, and mountain biking, and picking up checkpoints along the way. The race will feature 30-40 miles of trekking, 12-16 miles of paddling, and 40-50 miles of mountain biking. Athletes will discover relics of mining and logging days gone by while conquering the natural features that make Davis a boomtown for adventure!

Registered racers will receive bike lubricant and embrocation cream courtesy of Squirt Cycling https://www.squirtcyclingproducts.com products along with a Ketone IQ Energy shot!

See the initial Racer Guide for this year right here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KKXOO46WpoQft-_PYpS2ZjcwInXyQije/view?usp=drive_link!