June 14-15, 2008

Don't miss some of the world's best athletes competing in 7 different sports!

Get ready, get set for two days filled with fun and adventure on the James! The James River Adventure Games will feature athletes competing in seven different outdoor sports – and spectators will flock to catch the events and participate in activities. While you’re here, take a raft ride or try out a bike, or ooh and aah at the awesome fireworks display on Saturday night! It’s the ultimate outdoor sports party in the heart of Richmond you won’t want to miss, with events on Brown’s Island, Belle Isle, Robious Landing, and Rocketts Landing.

For details of each event, check out the menu on the left.
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SCHEDULE
(subject to change)
Friday, June 13  
7 p.m. Friday Cheers - Brown's Island
   
Saturday, June 14  
7:30 a.m. XTERRA Richmond Xduro 21k Trail Run - Brown's Island
8 a.m. XTERRA James River Scramble 10k trail run — Brown’s Island
9 a.m. James River Splash 400m kids open water swim — Robious Landing
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Rowing Regatta — Rocketts Landing
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. XTERRA Kids Zone - Brown's Island
9:30 a.m. James River Splash One Miler open water swim — Robious Landing
10:30 a.m. Kids Scramble Jr. one mile trail run - Belle Isle
11 a.m. XTERRA MTB Urban Assault mountain bike race — Belle Isle
11 a.m. Belle Isle Bike Trials - Belle Isle
11 a.m. XTERRA University (Mountain Bike Clinic)
12 p.m. Shimano Youth Series (free bike race for kids) – Brown’s Island
12:30 p.m. XTERRA University (Art of XTERRA)
1 p.m. Breeder’s Choice XTERRA K9 Challenge
1:30 p.m. XTERRA University (Swim Clinic)

2 p.m.

 River City Rodeo Kayak and Canoe Freestyle Competition — Hollywood Rapid
2 p.m. XTERRA Kids Sprint (free running races for kids) – Brown’s Island
6 p.m. Bike Trials finals - Brown's Island
7 p.m. Concert - Brown's Island
9:15 p.m. Fireworks Extravaganza
   
Sunday, June 15  
8 a.m. XTERRA Sport Off-Road Triathlon — Brown’s Island
10:30 a.m. XTERRA East Championship — Brown’s Island
 
 
Richmond Times-Dispatch Interactive Area Schedule
 
Saturday, June 14 
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Seal Team Raft Rides
  What: Free paddling. A guide will take people out on the James every hour. Experience strength training the SEAL Team way! Paddles and life jackets will be provided. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent.
  Where: Boat ramp across from Tredegar Iron Works just upstream from Brown's Island.
     
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Riverside Outfitters Sport Tree Climbing
  What: Free sport tree climbing. Tall tree climbing, one of summer’s great pleasures. Climb a tree with a rope and harness for safety. Pairs climbing for a parent and child or couples who are young at heart.
  Where: The sycamore grove on Brown's Island.
     
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. YeRen Outdoor Outfitters Bicycle Area
  What: Free off-road bike riding. Is mountain biking for you? Test your trail aptitude in a well supervised practice trail. There will also be bikes for rent to take onto the trails of the James River Park.
  Where: The sycamore grove on Brown's Island.
     
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sports Backers Sit-on-top Kayak Corral
  What: Free sit-on-top kayaking. Experience the free-floating fun of kayak paddling on the calm, safe waters of the Brown’s Island canal. Paddles and life jackets will be provided. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
  Where: The dock area on the Brown’s Island canal
     
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. XTERRA Kids Zone Challenge Stations - Brown's Island