Rocktown Adventure Race
- Date Sat 7th November 2026 - Sun 8th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Massanutten, Virginia
- Price Free - $356.60
- Races 10 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Rocktown Adventure Race, taking place from Saturday, November 7th to Sunday, November 8th, 2026, in the stunning McGaheysville, Rockingham area of Virginia. This thrilling event features two exciting race options: the challenging 30-Hour Adventure Race and the energetic 5-Hour Adventure Race, both set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Massanutten Resort in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley.
The 30-Hour race is an expedition-style challenge that combines mountain biking, trekking, paddling, and ropes, designed to push your strategic thinking and teamwork to the limits. For those looking for a quicker experience, the 5-Hour race offers a high-energy introduction to adventure racing, perfect for newcomers and seasoned racers alike. With technical singletrack, rolling valley landscapes, and stunning ridge-line views, Rocktown promises a unique blend of fitness and finesse, where you'll navigate unpredictable terrains and face exciting challenges. Join the vibrant racing community, share stories at Basecamp after the race, and leave with unforgettable memories and a sense of accomplishment. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exhilarating event!
The 30-Hour race is an expedition-style challenge that combines mountain biking, trekking, paddling, and ropes, designed to push your strategic thinking and teamwork to the limits. For those looking for a quicker experience, the 5-Hour race offers a high-energy introduction to adventure racing, perfect for newcomers and seasoned racers alike. With technical singletrack, rolling valley landscapes, and stunning ridge-line views, Rocktown promises a unique blend of fitness and finesse, where you'll navigate unpredictable terrains and face exciting challenges. Join the vibrant racing community, share stories at Basecamp after the race, and leave with unforgettable memories and a sense of accomplishment. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exhilarating event!
Organiser's Description
Rocktown Adventure Race
30 & 5 Hour | November 78, 2026
Massanutten Resort, VA | Shenandoah Valley
USARA Race Series
Theres something about Rocktown.
Maybe its the way the morning fog hangs low over the Shenandoah Valley.
Maybe its the sound of tires on singletrack as the sun breaks over the ridge.
Or maybe its the quiet moment when your team pauses, map in hand, realizing this is what you came for.
THE RACE
Built in collaboration with the local Harrisonburg adventure racing community, Rocktown is a race that blends intentional course design, world-class terrain, and just enough unpredictability to keep things interesting.
You wont just follow a course.
Youll make decisions, adapt, and figure it out as you go.
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
30-Hour Adventure Race
Mountain Bike | Trek | Paddle | Ropes
If you're looking for an expedition experience in a concentrated format, this is your race!
Long days, longer nights, and a course designed to challenge how you think, move, and work together.
EXPECT:
Strategic route choices
Surprising course twists
Moments where things dont go to planand thats exactly the point
5-HOUR ADVENTURE RACE
Mountain Bike | Trek | Ropes
A faster, more accessible entry into the Rocktown experience.
Perfect if youre:
New to adventure racing
Looking for a high-energy, single-day challenge
Wanting the full feel of the sport without the overnight push
THE TERRAIN
This is where Rocktown shines.
Flowing, technical Massanutten singletrack
Rolling valley landscapes and ridge-line views
Terrain that rewards both fitness and finesse
Its the kind of place where you forget youre racinguntil you remember you are.
ROPES & CHALLENGE ELEMENTS
Ropes sections are being dialed in and will add an extra edgerequiring focus, composure, and trust in both yourself and your team.
THE FINISH
No matter your course, everything leads back to Basecamp at Massanutten Resort.
Food.
Awards.
Stories from the course.
That shared look between teammates that says, Yeah we did that.
RACE CREDENTIALS
check mark USARA Sanctioned Race Earn points toward national rankings
check mark Designed with input from experienced local racers
check mark A welcoming, competitive, and deeply connected race community
Why Rocktown?
Because this race meets you where you areand then shows you what youre capable of.
Its not just about how strong or fast you are.
Its about how you adapt, how you lead, and how you stay connected when things get hard.
Come race Rocktownand leave with a story worth telling.
30 & 5 Hour | November 78, 2026
Massanutten Resort, VA | Shenandoah Valley
USARA Race Series
Theres something about Rocktown.
Maybe its the way the morning fog hangs low over the Shenandoah Valley.
Maybe its the sound of tires on singletrack as the sun breaks over the ridge.
Or maybe its the quiet moment when your team pauses, map in hand, realizing this is what you came for.
THE RACE
Built in collaboration with the local Harrisonburg adventure racing community, Rocktown is a race that blends intentional course design, world-class terrain, and just enough unpredictability to keep things interesting.
You wont just follow a course.
Youll make decisions, adapt, and figure it out as you go.
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
30-Hour Adventure Race
Mountain Bike | Trek | Paddle | Ropes
If you're looking for an expedition experience in a concentrated format, this is your race!
Long days, longer nights, and a course designed to challenge how you think, move, and work together.
EXPECT:
Strategic route choices
Surprising course twists
Moments where things dont go to planand thats exactly the point
5-HOUR ADVENTURE RACE
Mountain Bike | Trek | Ropes
A faster, more accessible entry into the Rocktown experience.
Perfect if youre:
New to adventure racing
Looking for a high-energy, single-day challenge
Wanting the full feel of the sport without the overnight push
THE TERRAIN
This is where Rocktown shines.
Flowing, technical Massanutten singletrack
Rolling valley landscapes and ridge-line views
Terrain that rewards both fitness and finesse
Its the kind of place where you forget youre racinguntil you remember you are.
ROPES & CHALLENGE ELEMENTS
Ropes sections are being dialed in and will add an extra edgerequiring focus, composure, and trust in both yourself and your team.
THE FINISH
No matter your course, everything leads back to Basecamp at Massanutten Resort.
Food.
Awards.
Stories from the course.
That shared look between teammates that says, Yeah we did that.
RACE CREDENTIALS
check mark USARA Sanctioned Race Earn points toward national rankings
check mark Designed with input from experienced local racers
check mark A welcoming, competitive, and deeply connected race community
Why Rocktown?
Because this race meets you where you areand then shows you what youre capable of.
Its not just about how strong or fast you are.
Its about how you adapt, how you lead, and how you stay connected when things get hard.
Come race Rocktownand leave with a story worth telling.
Races
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5 Hour, Solo
Incl. $10.93 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$155.93
Rocktown Adventure Race USARA Series Mountain Bike | Trek | Ropes We are proud to partner with local racers and organizations from Rocktown aka Harrisonburg, VA to create an amazing race experience! Enjoy the beautiful single-track of Massanutten Resort and the amazing Shenandoah Valley outside of Harrisonburg, VA. Racers will be pleased with surprising course design and some challenges along the way! Racers are in for a fun experience. All races end with food an awards at the Resort Basecamp Patio area. Ropes Sections are currently being coordinated! -
5 Hour, 2 Person Team
Incl. $10.93 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$155.93
Rocktown Adventure Race USARA Series Mountain Bike | Trek | Ropes We are proud to partner with local racers and organizations from Rocktown aka Harrisonburg, VA to create an amazing race experience! Enjoy the beautiful single-track of Massanutten Resort and the amazing Shenandoah Valley outside of Harrisonburg, VA. Racers will be pleased with surprising course design and some challenges along the way! Racers are in for a fun experience. All races end with food an awards at the Resort Basecamp Patio area. Ropes Sections are currently being coordinated! -
5 Hour, 3 Person Team
Incl. $10.93 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$155.93
Rocktown Adventure Race USARA Series Mountain Bike | Trek | Ropes We are proud to partner with local racers and organizations from Rocktown aka Harrisonburg, VA to create an amazing race experience! Enjoy the beautiful single-track of Massanutten Resort and the amazing Shenandoah Valley outside of Harrisonburg, VA. Racers will be pleased with surprising course design and some challenges along the way! Racers are in for a fun experience. All races end with food an awards at the Resort Basecamp Patio area. Ropes Sections are currently being coordinated! -
5 Hour, 4 Person Team
Incl. $10.93 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$155.93
Rocktown Adventure Race USARA Series Mountain Bike | Trek | Ropes We are proud to partner with local racers and organizations from Rocktown aka Harrisonburg, VA to create an amazing race experience! Enjoy the beautiful single-track of Massanutten Resort and the amazing Shenandoah Valley outside of Harrisonburg, VA. Racers will be pleased with surprising course design and some challenges along the way! Racers are in for a fun experience. All races end with food an awards at the Resort Basecamp Patio area. Ropes Sections are currently being coordinated! -
30 Hour, Solo
Incl. $21.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$356.60
Rocktown Adventure Race USARA Series Mountain Bike | Trek | Paddle | Ropes We are proud to partner with local racers and organizations from Rocktown aka Harrisonburg, VA to create an amazing race experience! Enjoy the beautiful single-track of Massanutten Resort and the amazing Shenandoah Valley outside of Harrisonburg, VA. Racers will be pleased with surprising course design and some challenges along the way! Racers are in for a fun experience. All races end with food an awards at the Resort Basecamp Patio area. Ropes Sections are currently being coordinated! -
30 Hour, 2 Person Team
Incl. $21.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$356.60
Rocktown Adventure Race USARA Series Mountain Bike | Trek | Paddle | Ropes We are proud to partner with local racers and organizations from Rocktown aka Harrisonburg, VA to create an amazing race experience! Enjoy the beautiful single-track of Massanutten Resort and the amazing Shenandoah Valley outside of Harrisonburg, VA. Racers will be pleased with surprising course design and some challenges along the way! Racers are in for a fun experience. All races end with food an awards at the Resort Basecamp Patio area. Ropes Sections are currently being coordinated! -
30 Hour, 3 Person Team
Incl. $21.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$356.60
Rocktown Adventure Race USARA Series Mountain Bike | Trek | Paddle | Ropes We are proud to partner with local racers and organizations from Rocktown aka Harrisonburg, VA to create an amazing race experience! Enjoy the beautiful single-track of Massanutten Resort and the amazing Shenandoah Valley outside of Harrisonburg, VA. Racers will be pleased with surprising course design and some challenges along the way! Racers are in for a fun experience. All races end with food an awards at the Resort Basecamp Patio area. Ropes Sections are currently being coordinated! -
30 Hour, 4 Person Team
Incl. $21.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$356.60
Rocktown Adventure Race USARA Series Mountain Bike | Trek | Paddle | Ropes We are proud to partner with local racers and organizations from Rocktown aka Harrisonburg, VA to create an amazing race experience! Enjoy the beautiful single-track of Massanutten Resort and the amazing Shenandoah Valley outside of Harrisonburg, VA. Racers will be pleased with surprising course design and some challenges along the way! Racers are in for a fun experience. All races end with food an awards at the Resort Basecamp Patio area. Ropes Sections are currently being coordinated! -
Volunteer, 5 Hour Race
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:00AM EST)
Free
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Volunteer, 30 Hour Race
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
Free
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