Buff Betty Adventure Race
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Williamsburg, Virginia
- Price $170.60
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the Buff Betty Adventure Race, taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in the beautiful surroundings of Williamsburg, James City. Celebrating over 16 years of empowering women in the sport, this unique race offers a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where participants can explore the excitement of adventure racing.
This year, the Buff Betty features a single race course designed to cater to all skill levels, from enthusiastic beginners to experienced adventurers. Participants will engage in an exciting blend of biking, trekking, paddling, and navigation over a thrilling 8-10 hour timeframe. With optional checkpoints and mandatory Transition Areas (TAs), teams can strategize their way to victory while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow racers. Whether you're looking to challenge yourself or simply have fun in a laid-back environment, the Buff Betty Adventure Race promises a memorable experience for all women ready to take on the great outdoors!
This year, the Buff Betty features a single race course designed to cater to all skill levels, from enthusiastic beginners to experienced adventurers. Participants will engage in an exciting blend of biking, trekking, paddling, and navigation over a thrilling 8-10 hour timeframe. With optional checkpoints and mandatory Transition Areas (TAs), teams can strategize their way to victory while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow racers. Whether you're looking to challenge yourself or simply have fun in a laid-back environment, the Buff Betty Adventure Race promises a memorable experience for all women ready to take on the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
Over the past 16 years, the Buff Betty has introduced hundreds of women to the sport of adventure racing. It's a race for women, designed by women. The Buff Betty introduces racers to the sport in a fun, laid-back, friendly, and supportive environment. For this year's race, there will be one race course option: the original Buff Betty. The race will run between 8-10 hours, for a full day of biking, trekking, paddling and navigating.
We are only offering one race this year; the course will be designed to accommodate all levels, from beginners to seasoned racers. There will be options for everyone to take on the course in the way they see fit, doing what they can within the time frame. All checkpoints will be optional and all Transition Areas (TAs) mandatory. The team with the most points in the least amount of time wins. Its the perfect race for beginners, while also challenging the most seasoned of racerswith options to take on more challenging checkpoints, depending on navigation, strategy, distance and mountain biking ability.
We are only offering one race this year; the course will be designed to accommodate all levels, from beginners to seasoned racers. There will be options for everyone to take on the course in the way they see fit, doing what they can within the time frame. All checkpoints will be optional and all Transition Areas (TAs) mandatory. The team with the most points in the least amount of time wins. Its the perfect race for beginners, while also challenging the most seasoned of racerswith options to take on more challenging checkpoints, depending on navigation, strategy, distance and mountain biking ability.
Races
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Buff Betty Women's Adventure Race
Incl. $10.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$170.60
York River State Park near historic Williamsburg Virginia, is known for its rare and delicate estuarine environment, where fresh water and salt water meet to create a rich habitat for marine and plant life. Located on the York River, the park is known for its fossil beds and numerous beaches. With more than 40 miles of multi-use trails that explore the marsh, river, shoreline and forests, racers will be treated to a unique race environment. From paddling up a tidal creek, to fossil hunting, beach trekking, open woods, and some fun mountain biking, this Buff Betty is not to be missed!! Trekking, mountain biking, paddling and navigation. There will be a wide variety of checkpoint options and routes to chose from. For more seasoned racers, you can expect plenty of off-trail navigation, and strategy. The mountain bike trails in the park range from easy to challenging. You will see a little bit of everything on the course, with most of the riding taking place in the woods on trails, both single track and double track. There will be minimal road riding.
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York River State Park, 9801 York River State Park Rd, Williamsburg, 23188, VA, United States
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