Bring It On: Virginia Beach Adventure Race

Think you and your family has what it takes to compete against others? Why not find out by putting your family to the test with the Virginia Beach Adventure Race on September 18-19.

Described by Ron Kuhlman, vice president of tourism marketing & sales, Virginia Beach CVB, as “an unprecedented event that pits family versus family in a series of action-packed challenges and adventures throughout the city.” Not only is this  competition designed for active family fun, but also to “showcase the many activities and outdoor adventures that define Virginia Beach.” Some of the challenges include a beach & sea relay, scavenger hunt through the resort city, and much more.

Interested families can begin registering now through June 30. According to the rules (PDF file), each team must consist of two adults (ages 18 or older), and two children between ages seven through 17. In July, 10 families will be randomly selected to participate. The winning family will walk away with a $10,000 grand prize.

“First and foremost, Virginia Beach is a family-friendly vacation getaway, which is what we are trying to promote during the Virginia Beach Adventure Race,” says Kuhlman. “We want people to be able to experience all that this city has to offer.  Additionally, we are seeing that families want to create unique experiences together when they vacation.”

“With research showing us adventure travel is the fastest growing segment of the leisure travel industry, and our city being a readily available vacation spot for the whole family, the Virginia Beach Adventure Race is the perfect combination of giving families what they want and what they need. And, of course, the grand prize is nice.”

Did You Know in Virginia Beach, You Can…

• kayak with dolphins.
• charter a fishing boat.
• hike through a national wildlife refuge.
• surf  (or learn to) the waves.

Fun “Active” Facts about Virginia Beach

• Virginia Beach has over 35 miles of beach and a three-mile long boardwalk with a separate bike path.
• The city also offers more than 18,600 acres of state parks and wildlife refuges perfect for hiking, biking, canoeing and kayaking.
• There are more than 100 miles of bike trails.
• For a more challenging aquatic adventure, they can kayak through the ocean waves off Sandbridge Beach or the north end of the Virginia Beach oceanfront.

photo credit: (top right) Sneakers for sneaking, flickr, creative commons by arlette; (bottom left) My walking shoes, flickr, creative commons by *higetiger