There are 4 races associated with the Harpers Ferry Outdoor Festival.
On the Thursday before Memorial Day weekend in May:
The Doah Cup (Guide Raft Race) download flyer
On Festival Day (scroll down for details):
9am – 3.4+ Mile Trail to River Run (Hosted by www.LoCoRacing.com)
1pm – The Tim Gavin Down River Race
3pm - The Attainment Race
Take the Bob Norr Challenge and compete in all 3!
Please see the important insurance info at the bottom of this page.
3.4+ Mile Trail to River Run – 9am
Registration is at 8am at BRCES, race is at 9, and the awards ceremony is at 10:30. This is a scenic and challenging trail run using multiple trails within the park. There are some climbs, bridge, and river crossings but that is what trail running is all about. You will get dirty, muddy, and possibly lost but the Harpers Ferry Outdoor Festival will make you forget about the bumps and bruises. This event is hosted by www.LoCoRacing.com. Register online here http://www.active.com/running/purcellville-va/trail-to-river-run-2012.
This is a $30 event for pre registrants and $35 on the day of the race. Please know that you are NOT guaranteed a t-shirt for the day of registrations. Entry to this event gets you into the Festival. Come out to run and enjoy the fun for the rest of the day at the festival with live music.
The Tim Gavin Down River Race – 1pm
The Tim Gavin Down River Race starts at the River and Trail putin on the Shendoah River and continues for approximately 6 miles thru the best white water in the Eastern Panhandle. The take out is at Potoma Wayside just before the Potomac River bridge on Rt 340.
The cost is $25 for the Tim Gavin Down River Race. The cost for both river races is $30 total. Children 12 and under race for free! The price of this event gets you into the festival and a t-shirt. Registration is at the Millville Pentecostal Church near the River and Trail putin from 8-11:30. Shuttle logistics are still being arranged so please check back. We will post this info as soon as we have it firmed up.
Please note that lunch will not be provided.
For more information call Mike @ 304-676-6853.
The Attainment Race – 3pm
The attainment race features a challenging course on the Potomac River beginning above Bass Rock and heading up the Needles to Lock 34. The course starts with the powerful rapids of Mad Dog and Wake Up Call and then continues past the confluence with the shallower intricate lines up the Needles. After a grueling half hour or more of upstream paddling, the racers will finally reach the finish line at Lock 34 where they can celebrate and revel in the glory of their accomplishment.
*Higher water levels may require the course to be altered or moved to the Shenandoah River.
The cost for the Attainment Race is $25. The cost for both river races is $30 total. Registration is at the Millville Pentecostal Church near the River and Trail putin from 8-11:30. Attainment racers must set their own shuttle.
The Bob Norr Challenge
In January of 2012, the paddling community lost a great friend and a wonderful person. Bob Norr lived every day to the fullest and was a tremendous athlete who had a great love for life. He positively influenced every person that he met and will be missed. In remembrance of him, we have created The Bob Norr Challenge, a three race event that will test the endurance of even the fittest of athletes. Racers who accept the Bob Norr Challenge will compete in a 5K trail race in the morning at BRCES, the Tim Gavin downriver race on the Shenandoah, and finish with the attainment race up the Potomac. The Harpers Ferry Outdoor Festival will donate $5 for each racer that completes the Challenge to the Bob Norr Scholarship at Frostburg State University. This scholarship is given to a student who is well rounded and has a love for the outdoors and adventure. Are you up to the Bob Norr Challenge?
The Bob Norr challenge will cost a total of $60 ($30 for the Trail Race, $25 for the Tim Gavin Down River Race, and $5 for the Attainment Race). See above for registration info.
IMPORTANT – In addition to the cost for the above river race(s), insurance is required!!! If you are already an ACA (American Canoe Club) member then be sure to bring your current membership info. If you are not a member (or can’t find your info) then you will need to purchase an ACA Event Membership for each racer in your boat. In either case, whether you are a member or not, ACA waivers must be completed. Waivers will be provided at registration or you can download one below and complete it prior to arriving for race registration:
