24-HOUR
NEVER SUMMER

PRICING

Registration is now open! The race is expected to sell out this year, so register early if you plan to participate.

Returning for its 6th year in Grand County, the Never Summer Adventure Race will take place on July 24, 2021 and will be sure to not disappoint. In this advanced 24-hour race, teams of 2-4 will stick together to white water paddle, mountain bike, and trek their way on an unmarked course all while navigating map and compass. This page is dedicated to the 24-hour Never Summer. If you are looking for the beginner/intermediate 6-hour Never Summer, please click here.

RACE UPDATES

Stay tuned for more information as the race day approaches!

RACE LOCATION

We are holding this year’s Never Summer at Rancho Del Rio in Bond, Colorado!

RACE ACTIVITIES

Racers will navigate the unmarked course by hiking/trekking, mountain biking (dirt road/trail), and paddling (white water class III).

TEAMS

Racers must form teams of 2-4 in order to participate.

REQUIRED GEAR

Please click here for a list of all required gear and equipment.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL

Inflatable kayaks or packrafts are required (1 seat per person). If you don’t own enough for your team, rentals are available from Colorado River Center out of Rancho Del Rio. Boat drop off and pick up will be provided. When you make your reservation, tell them which Never Summer race you are doing: “short” (6hr) or “long” (24hr)!

VOLUNTEER

We love our volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering for this race, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page and the race director will be in touch.

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

We are taking COVID-19 seriously and want to ensure that all our race participants as well as our community, are safe. If necessary we will implement a plan and guidelines in order to keep all involved healthy. More information regarding this will be passed on as race day approaches. For now, please plan to wear a mask when at race headquarters and transition areas, as well as follow social-distancing guidelines. For more information, click here.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

Stay tuned for more information as the race day approaches!

Check-in at Rancho Del Rio (Time TBD)

LODGING

We are excited to announce that Allington Inn & Suites of Kremmling is the official host hotel for the 2021 Never Summer Race and offering 20% off to all racers. To book, call Allington Inn directly (800-981-4091) and tell them you're with the Never Summer Race. Other hotels/motels in Kremmling located 34 minutes away or in Edwards/Eagle 35 minutes away.

Camping (tent) or cabins are available at Rancho Del Rio (limited number, so book early) and a very small number of yurts or cabins are available at State Bridge located 4 miles away.

RULES

RACE FAQs

FAQs

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation Policy: We are unable to offer refunds on race registration fees.* However, we will happily transfer your entry to a future race.
*If we end up having to postpone or cancel the 2021 race due to COVID, all registered racers will receive a full refund.

NEED A TEAMMATE?

Are you needing a teammate to compete with in one of our races? Check out the Adventure Race Teammate Finder Facebook page for other racers looking for partners!