New River Gorge Challenge

Extreme Triathalon

August 20, 2011 - Fayetteville, West Virginia

Race Info

The New River Gorge Challenge Triathalon consists of an 12 mile mountain bike leg, 8 miles of whitewater, and a grueling 8.5 mile run out of the New River Gorge.

The 12 mile bike leg begins with a Lemans start at the Historic Fayette County Courthouse, and leads to Cunard on singletrack trails along the ridge lines of the New River George.
The 8 mile watercraft leg proceeds from Cunard to Fayette Station through Class III and IV rapids.
The run begins at Fayette Station and continues for 8.5 miles up and out of the gorge and back into town to the finish line at the Courthouse. LENGTH may vary due to weather or trail conditions.

The triathlon can be done as a relay team, solo, or raft team. If you're looking for teammates, contact us and we'll help you get a team together.

Race Day Schedule

9 am Registration/Check in for all events
10 am 10k race
11 am New River Gorge Challenge mandatory participants' meeting
12 noon New River Gorge Challenge START
12:30 Kids races and events
5 pm Awards Ceremony

Race Categories & Divisions

**NOTE: You must enter the expert class if you/your teammates have extensive race experience in any of the 3 aspects of the race.**

Expert

Kayak - Any boat longer than 4 meters (13'2") is in the expert class.
Bike - Riders that compete in the expert class in Mountain Bike Races, full time, or is a sponsored rider.
Run - Runners that compete on a regular basis and their 5-mile time is under 30 minutes.

Sport

Kayak - Any boat less than 4 meters (13'2") is eligible for the sport class.
Bike - Riders that compete in the sport class in Mountain Bike Races.
Run - Runners that compete in races and their 5-mile time is over 30 minutes.

Amateur (the fun class!)

Watercraft - Any boat-kayak, canoe or ducky is eligible for the amateur class.
Bike - Any biker that wants to race.
Run - Any runner that would like to run or walk.

Clydesdale

200lbs.+ per individual or team member

Raft Team

Minimum of 4, maximum of 6. Male or Female or both.
All team members participate in all three legs of the triathalon.

Race Fees

Individual Fees (if you wait until race day add $10.00 per category) $45.00 Team $90 Raft $150 Let us know ahead of time that you will be there and pay pre-registration prices on race day! 8am-11am at the Fayette County Courthouse.

Need-to-know Info

PRE-RACE MEETING is at 11am in front of the courthouse and is mandatory.
NUMBERS for individuals need to be pinned on the left front leg of shorts.
NUMBERS for teams should be on front of PFD for water craft, on front of shirt for bikers, and on front of shirt or shorts for runners.
SHUTTLES for individuals will be provided by the West Virginia Army National Guard. Gear pick up and drop off will be in the roped off area of the courthouse parking lot beside the courthouse. Individualsshould make sure all gear is labeled with their number. Shuttles for bikes and kayaks will be leaving the parking lot at 11 am. Please place running shoes into bags for transport to Fayette Station. (Bags available at registration table.)
MEAL TICKETS are worth $5 off a meal at any participating restaurant.
START time for the race is 12PM sharp at the Fayette County Courthouse. Bike racers need to be in there no later than 11:30AM!
WRISTBANDS are a must for teams. The team runner must have the wristband on when crossing the finish line.
COMMUNICATE with fellow racers before passing on trails.
TREAT EVERYONE with courtesy and consideration!
KNOW the correct course. Changes to the course will be available at the pre-race meeting.
BIKERS look for blue arrows.
RUNNERS look for red arrows.
KAYAKS will be staged at the top at Cunard. Please make sure all kayaks begin from the top.
AID STATIONS: WATER stops will be available at Cunard, Kaymoor Top and intersection with Park Drive.
AMBULANCES will be at the beginning and end of the Mary Ingles Trail, Cunard, Kaymoor Top, and Fayette Station
RESULTS NOTIFICATION to officials of any withdrawal/dnf is each racer's responsibility.
RESULTS will be posted at the finish line.
AWARDS ceremony will be held immediately after the last racer finishes at the stage in front of the Courthouse.