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Sponsored Content The top outdoor races, festivals, events and experiences in the Blue Ridge and Beyond. MARCH Frozen Foot Adventure Races at Sky Meadows State Park March 11, 2023 Delaplane, VA This adventure race is a combination of gravel bicycle ride and trek, navigating sky meadows state park, local wineries, and beyond. You can participate in a 4 or 8-hour race while navigating the beautiful park trail. rev3endurance.com/sky-meadows-adventure-race MEDIC SOLO Wilderness First Aid Certification Course March 18-19, 2023 & more dates Carolina Beach, NC & more locations March 25-26 Blacksburg, Chapel Hill & Charleston. April 15-16 Baltimore & Charlottesville. April 22-23 Charlotte. April 29-30 Richmond. May 20-21 Philadelphia & Raleigh. June 3-4 DC. June 10-11 Charlottesville & Norfolk. June 24-25 Chattanooga (and more) For registration and more dates/locations: solowfa.com Dogwood Ultra Marathon at Twin Lakes State Park March 25, 2023 Green Bay, VA This race features a 3.4 mile loop and a 10 mile option is available for those who don’t want to run the entire 12 or 24 hours. This year there’s a 36 hour solo and 36 hour relay option. virginiaadventures.net/dogwood-ultra-marathons/ APRIL The Appalachian Journey April 1, 2023 Floyd, VA Prepare for a tremendous weekend of Appalachian hospitality and culture paired up with some of the best riding riders will do all year. Floyd County has tremendous dirt, primitive, and gravel road resources, perfect for fostering a unique cycling experience. Theappalachianjourney.com James River Trail Runs at James River State Park April 15, 2023 Gladstone, VA This race is built to encourage new trail runners to attempt something difficult as well as offering experienced runners a challenging course. The course is a 10 mile loop that features a variety of trails. ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did92415 Blue Ridge Outdoors’ Go Outside and Play Day April 21, 2023 Celebrate all things outdoors for BRO’s first ever Go Outside and Play Day. Plan a day outside, and stay tuned for giveaways and other activities in the week leading up to our new holiday. blueridgeoutdoors.com/go-outside/go-outside-and-play-day/ Floyd County Kite Festival and Earth Day Celebration April 22, 2023 Floyd, VA Celebrate Earth Day with this family-fun event for all ages. We’ll celebrate the holiday by having kites take to the air along with various activities, music, demonstrations, and more. Free kites will be available while supplies last. VisitFloydVA.com/kites Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon April 22, 2023 Roanoke, VA America’s Toughest Road Races are a celebration of the human spirit. You will find more elevation change here than in any other road race in America. You will also find legendary course support, a music festival at the finish line, and an epic recovery day. blueridgemarathon.com Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger April 22, 2023 Richmond, VA The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger is celebrating its 24th year on April 22! Whether you’re in pursuit of a 6.2-mile PR or prefer a casual stroll, we guarantee costumed runners, live bands, porch parties, tree-lined streets, historic homes, stunning architecture, and more! Sportsbackers.org Pioneer Day & the Rock n Roller-Old Fort Edition Bike Ride April 29, 2023 Old Fort, NC Pack your weekend with family fun! Pioneer Day, mgmnc.org & the Rock n Roller-Old Fort Edition Bike Ride, mcdowelltrails.org, both happening April 29 in Old Fort. Blueridgetraveler.com Spring Bloom Race Adventure Race at Lake Anna State Park April 29, 2023 Spotsylvania, VA If you love being outdoors: paddling, hiking and/or biking trails, getting off the sidewalks, then this is the event for you. There is a 4 hour race or a 10-hour race option. broadrunoffroad.org/spring-bloom-adventure-race. MAY Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon May 6, 2023 Huddleston, VA Staged out of Smith Mountain Lake State Park this triathlon has clear water, mountain views and fun courses. The swim features a sandy beach start and a crisp, clear lake. Biking and running courses are rolling, but not too challenging. kineticmultisports.com/races/smithmountainlakesprint/ Middle Mountain Momma Bike Race at Douthat State Park May 7, 2023 Milboro, VA Douthat offers a challenging Civilian Conservation Corps built single-track unlike anything you’ve ever ridden. There are classes for the whole family including 41, 21, 11, and 5.5 mile races for all ages and skill levels. bikeva.com/momma/index.html Gravista May 13th, 2023 Glen Maury Park,Buena Vista, VA Gravista is a gravel bike race all about the views, the gravel, and having a good time! We have a weekend full of fun festivities. Race day is Saturday, May 13th. ridegravista.com Dominion Energy Riverrock May 19-21, 2023 Richmond, VA From music to trail runs, bikes to beer, SUPs to pups, and climbing to kayaks, Dominion Energy Riverrock draws thousands of visitors and outdoor enthusiasts to the downtown riverfront in Richmond, Virginia every May. Don’t miss the Nation’s Premier Sports and Music Festival! Riverrockrva.com Dawson Pediatric Peach Kids Triathlon – Championship May 21, 2023, 7:30 am - 2:00 pm Wills Park in Alpharetta, GA Sign up to compete in the Dawson Pediatrics Peach Kids Triathlon. This high-quality youth triathlon experience is focused on fitness, fun, and safety. In keeping with this mission, all finishers will receive commemorative medals. awesomealpharetta.com/event/peach-kids-triathlon/ Rooster Walk 13 Music & Arts Festival May 25-28, 2023 Martinsville, VA The annual Rooster Walk Music & Arts Festival is held each Memorial Day weekend in the beautiful rolling foothills of Virginia with 50+ bands across 6 stages, plus top-notch food, family fun, craft beer, and numerous outdoor adventures. On-site camping is included with all tickets. Roosterwalk.com BambooCycles DIY Workshop May 26-28, 2023 Roanoke Boutique Hotel, Roanoke, VA This 3-day workshop includes all materials and hands-on instruction to build-your-own bamboo bike frame. Featured on Shark Tank and by Popular Mechanics, the BambooCycles workshop is a unique experience giving bike enthusiasts a one-of-a-kind vehicle. bamboocycles.com or roanokeboutiquehotel.com JUNE AND BEYOND NC Trail Days June 2-4, 2023 Base Camp Downtown Elkin, NC A multi-day festival celebrating all things trail! Hike, Bike, Run, Paddle or just explore – guided or self-guided hikes, paddling events, MTB and road cycling, an evening music trail with tons of live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and so much more. There is something for everyone! NCTrailDays.com 2023 Bike Virginia Tour June 23-28, 2023 Staunton, VA & Harrisonburg, VA Bike Virginia is back! Now 100% GPS-based, this scenic bike tour will take you through beautiful pastoral landscapes that offer views only found in the Shenandoah region. The route choice will remain the same with 3-4 routes of varying distances offered each day. bikevirginia.org Red Wing Roots Music Festival June 23-25, 2023 Natural Chimneys Park inMt. Solon, VA The Steel Wheels present great music in the great outdoors at the 10th annual Red Wing Roots Music Festival. Nestled in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, 50+ bands will perform across five stages, June 23-25, 2023, at Natural Chimneys Park in Mt Solon, VA. Redwingroots.com Springmaid Splash August 5, 2023 Springmaid Mountain, Spruce Pine, NC Run, camp and jam at Springmaid Mountain! The 5K and 10K trail races will amble through Springmaid Mountain’s 400-acre property with splashes through the North Toe River. After the race, stick around for bluegrass mountain music and optional overnight stays at the campground or cabins. bit.ly/3XB4oHe Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon November 11, 2023 Whether you take part in the marathon, CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, or 8k, Richmond provides phenomenal course support, great fall scenery, and awesome finisher swag. The marathon is a top 25 Boston Qualifier, and the course is mostly flat with some rolling hills—perfect for first-timers. richmondmarathon.org

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