The AR World Series (ARWS) announces the launch of its regional series of adventure races throughout Asia. First races are scheduled for next year in a number of countries in the region. Adventure Racing teams will compete non-stop over 125km courses of mountain biking, kayaking, trekking, and navigation. A …
Read More »World Series Adventure Racing Debuts in Malaysia
For Immediate Release World Series Adventure Racing arrived in Malaysia this week and for the athletes and organisers it was a life affirming experience. For most of them it was a chance to explore their country in a way they could never have imagined before, and as almost all the …
Read More »Adventure Racing World Series Announces Regional Circuits For 2020
Adventure Racing started with Raid Gauloises, a multi-day outdoor epic in extreme environments. Most sports start small and get bigger, longer, faster and harder over the years, but not adventure racing, that started with expedition racing, which is still the pinnacle of the sport. They are the races that get …
Read More »The Adventure Racing World Championships 2019 in Sri Lanka Cancelled
The Easter terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka were both shocking and horrific. The huge loss of life suffered in bombed churches and hotels and the subsequent instability within the country have, of necessity, forced a reassessment of any visits to the country. One consequence of the attacks is the decision …
Read More »Malaysia to Host ARWS Demonstration Race This October
For Immediate Release The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, also known as the Supreme Head or the King of Malaysia, officiated and acknowledged the Adventure Race ( AR ) World Series Malaysia during the 100th Anniversary celebration of Fraser Hill ( a mountain resort in the state of Pahang ). The AR …
Read More »Expedition India – An Incredible Adventure
Expedition India – An Incredible Adventure The 2019 Adventure Racing World Series started on a high when Expedition India took place last week in the Himalayan foothills. The race began in Manali with teams setting off on their mountain bikes in freezing conditions between high banks of snow, and finished …
Read More »Worlds Best Set Sights on Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has been a huge drawcard with teams from France, United Kingdom, South Africa, Czech Republic, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, Ecuador, China, Japan, Ireland, Canada, Switzerland, Belgium and USA signing up for the AR World Championship 2019. In addition to the worlds best, there is an unprecedented …
Read More »Piecing Together The Adventure Racing World Championships in Sri Lanka
The Adventure Racing World Championship will be held in Sri Lanka in December this year. It is the first time this prestigious international event has been held in Asia, and when entries open on February 15th teams from all around the world will begin their journey to this vibrant and …
Read More »Your Chance to Race in the Mountains of the Gods
Press Release – Expedition India: Since its launch at the last AR World Championships excitement has been building about the newest race in the AR World Series – Expedition India! It is the first ARWS race of the year (starting March 20th) and is a rare chance to race in …
Read More »Making of ARJ – First ARWS Event in Japan
Like all good things, the ARJ (Adventure Race Japan) was first conceived by a bunch of friends over a few drinks. The idea was to host an Adventure Race that both celebrated 20 years of Adventure Racing (AR) in Japan and attracted the Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS) to it’s …
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