The Cerberus 3 Day Expedition Stage Race is THREE 10-12 hour days of adventure racing. Participants will go out and look for checkpoints in the forest for the allotted time. Teams (2-4) are welcome. No GPSes are allowed - only map and compass. The event will be held at Wilderness Adventure near New Castle, VA. The event is from Friday, 7 May 2026 to Sunday, 10 May 2026.
You will start each morning after a full breakfast and go for 10-12 hours, returning to Wilderness Adventure each evening. Regular registration is $575 for all three days. LATE REGISTRATION: Price goes up in mid-February and again in mid-March to come play with us.
Your entry includes pre-plotted maps, branded gear, and breakfast and dinner on Fri/Sat/Sun.
People who register after March 1st WILL NOT get any branded gear. We are providing free camping on the Wilderness Adventure property.
You can book a cabin/bed at Wildnerness Adventure during the registration process. Though it's possible, we do NOT recommend staying in a nearby hotel or AirBnb. Open to all adventure racers - beginners and more experienced alike! Camaraderie and fun! We will be using a modified version of the ARWS gear list. The Cerberus is a USARA-sanctioned event. Racers must either have an annual USARA membership or purchase a single-event license through RunSignUp when they sign up for the race. Annual membership is instrumental in sustaining USARA’s efforts to support the US-based AR community and host an annual National Championship. In addition to supporting the community as a whole and having single-event fees waived, annual membership includes access to ExpertVoice, an incredible resource for athletes that unlocks pro-deals to hundreds of name-brands.

For new racers, check out USARA's New to Adventure Racing database, a terrific collection of articles that will help you dive into the amazing sport of AR!