Captain Thurmond's Challenge 2027
- Date
- Saturday, June 26, 2027
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Fayetteville, West Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $85 · goes up to $100 on Dec 31, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Raft Team (4–6 Participants) | Kids TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 26, 202710:00 AM | $150$175 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Men's Relay (3-Person Teams) | Olympic TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 26, 202710:00 AM | $85$100 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Men's Solo | Olympic TriathlonOpen water swim | Jun 26, 202710:00 AM | $120$150 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Mixed Raft Team (4–6 Participants) | Kids TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 26, 202710:00 AM | $150$175 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Mix Relay (3-Person Teams) | Olympic TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 26, 202710:00 AM | $85$100 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Women’s Raft Team (4–6 Participants) | Kids TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 26, 202710:00 AM | $150$175 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Women's Relay (3-Person Teams) | Olympic TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 26, 202710:00 AM | $85$100 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Women's Solo | Olympic TriathlonOpen water swim | Jun 26, 202710:00 AM | $120$150 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Men's Raft Team (4–6 Participants) and Mixed Raft Team (4–6 Participants) and Women’s Raft Team (4–6 Participants): $150 until Dec 30, then $175 until Jun 6.
- Men's Relay (3-Person Teams) and Mix Relay (3-Person Teams) and Women's Relay (3-Person Teams): $85 until Dec 30, then $100 until Jun 6.
- Men's Solo and Women's Solo: $120 until Dec 30, then $150 until Jun 6.
Online registration closes Jun 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:02 AM, and the Men's Raft Team (4–6 Participants) starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 1,930 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
125 North Court Street, Fayetteville, WV 25840
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All resultsMen's Solo
Men's Raft Team (4–6 Participants)
Men's Relay (3-Person Teams)
Aggregated from official results (Appalachian Timing Group (APTiming)) for Captain Thurmond's Challenge 2027. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Captain Thurmond's Challenge 2027?
At the 2026 Men's Solo, the fastest tenth finished in 4:26:10 or better, the top quarter in 4:58:21, and half the field in 5:30:58; the last tenth came in after 6:26:46.
At the 2026 Men's Raft Team (4–6 Participants), the fastest tenth finished in 5:48:04 or better, the top quarter in 6:05:12, and half the field in 6:12:57; the last tenth came in after 7:19:24.
At the 2026 Men's Relay (3-Person Teams), the fastest tenth finished in 4:06:33 or better, the top quarter in 4:16:00, and half the field in 5:03:12; the last tenth came in after 5:30:50.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | n/a | 4:15:29 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 5:46:50 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Run and bike splits at Captain Thurmond's Challenge 2027
At the 2026 Men's Solo, the run decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 36:02 to the top quarter there, 66% of the gap across the legs.
Compared with a typical olympic triathlon in the US, the median bike here was 39:34 slower and the run 1:22:21 slower.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bike | 1:35:49 | 1:47:43 | 2:01:16 | 2:17:04+ |
| Run | 1:44:30 | 1:59:44 | 2:18:45 | 2:29:23+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bike | 1:52:08 | 2:02:25 | 2:07:43 | 2:23:59+ |
| Run | 2:07:05 | 2:17:08 | 2:26:24 | 2:38:14+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Typical race-day weather
Around June 26 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 57°F and hot years reach 90°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 125 North Court Street, Fayetteville, WV 25840Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,930 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Kids Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 26, 2027), 2026 (Jun 27, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Captain Thurmond's Challenge 2027?
- Saturday, June 26, 2027, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $85 before processing fees, and rises to $100 on Dec 31, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Kids Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 35 athletes finished the Men's Solo; the median finish was 5:30:58 and the winner finished in 3:42:33.
- Where does it start?
- 125 North Court Street, Fayetteville, WV 25840.
From the organizers
Date: Saturday, June 26th, 2027
Location: 125 North Court Street, Fayetteville, WV 25840
Welcome to the 2027 Captain Thurmond’s Challenge! Discover the ultimate adventure triathlon in the East, where challenge meets excitement. Tackle 16.5 miles of scenic mountain biking, 7 miles of exhilarating Class IV whitewater, and 9 miles of inspiring trail running through the heart of the New River Gorge. Whether you race Solo, share the journey in a Relay, or join a Team with rafts and guides ready to support you, you’ll experience an unforgettable mix of fun, challenge, and adventure. Fayetteville, West Virginia’s original signature adventure triathlon is waiting, are you ready to answer the call?
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