As summer turns to fall, energy builds for the third edition of the Endless Mountains Adventure Race, the seven-day non-stop expedition race, set to start on June 21, 2025.
With most of the fieldwork now complete, Race Directors Brent Freedland and Abby Perkiss of Rootstock Racing are excited to share what will be an unforgettable journey across the state of Vermont.
“This event is shaping up to be an ode to Green Mountain State,” says Perkiss. “The course will feature the iconic rolling mountains and lush forests that folks expect when they think of this region, but Vermont offers so much more than that, and Endless will highlight the wide range of terrain and landscape, and it will showcase the long history and culture of the state.”
While the race directors expect to make modifications to the current course after fine-tuning the race flow and finalizing permits with dozens of land managers, the course currently clocks in at 466 miles, or 750 kilometers, and will cross into most of Vermont’s fourteen counties.
“It’s a big one,” says Freedland. “But it’s also an accessible course for those who come in with a solid foundation. While experience, wisdom, and navigation skills make a huge difference, even teams new to expedition adventure racing will have a shot to complete this incredible journey through the Green Mountain State, and there are plenty of opportunities for short-course routes as well.”
The course for the 2025 Endless Mountains features scenic backcountry riding and pockets of Vermont’s renowned single track trails. “The mountain bike infrastructure in Vermont is second to none,” says Perkiss, “and the course will highlight several trail systems across the state.” On foot, teams can expect technical off-trail navigation. They should come prepared for substantial overland travel. In boats, teams will encounter a mix of splashy rivers and scenic flatwater.
“We are still working on some of the smaller elements of the course,” says Freedland, “One of the things we’re excited for is a navigation relay, something we think of as an homage to Untamed New England, one of our inspirations for this edition of the event. And who knows – we may still insert a special challenge or two!”
Registration for Endless Mountains opened with a bang. The event is capped at fifty teams, and in the first week, half of those spots had been claimed. “More than two thirds of those signed up so far are coming back for the second or third time,” says Perkiss.
“We’re deeply grateful to see so many teams returning. The adventure racing community is a rich one, and we are so excited to bring the AR family together again for the third edition of Endless. We can’t wait to share our sport with Vermont, and the Green Mountains with our racers.”
The Endless Mountains Adventure Race is a qualifier in the Adventure Racing World Series next year. The winning team will earn a free entry to the 2025 Adventure Racing World Championship, set to take place in Penticton, Canada in September.
For more on Endless Mountains, visit https://www.endlessmountainsar.com/
