New River Trail Challenge Triathlon takes place on Sat, Sep 19, 2026 in Max Meadows, United States. The main route is 104.9 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 19, 2026
- Start
- Max Meadows 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 104.9 km
- Level
- Open to all
The New River Trail Challenge Triathlon is a 65.2-mile adventure race consisting of a 40-mile mountain bike ride, a 12.1-mile downriver kayak paddle, and a half marathon run along the New River Trail State Park.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The New River Trail Challenge Triathlon demands sustained multi-sport endurance across a 65.2-mile course combining mountain biking, kayaking, and a half marathon.
Multi-Sport Transitions
Athletes must efficiently transition across three distinct disciplines—a 40-mile mountain bike, a 12.1-mile kayak paddle, and a half marathon run—requiring diverse muscular adaptations.
Aerobic Durability
Covering 104.9 total kilometers across varying terrain requires prolonged cardiovascular output and disciplined pacing over an extended duration.
Given the extended duration of this adventure triathlon, athletes should aim for 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output.
Your road to race day
Race day at New River Trail Challenge Triathlon is 4 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak1 week · Aug 23, 2026 – Aug 29, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Aug 30, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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