27 Sep - 10 Oct 2026
500 KM
8 Days
25°C
Corsica
ARWS Europe
Mixed teams of 4
80
Mountain biking, trekking, white waters (canoe, kayak), canyoning, caving, mountain, ropes (Abseling, vertical jumar climb, monkey bridge), orienteering
Unsupported
Bring your own
Raid in France: an adventure race like no other in total autonomy. The concept is simple: 4 racers (mixed gender) completely immerged in the wilderness for a 4 to 6 days non-stop adventure. The route remains secret until the race starts. The itineraries are uncovered in real time by the participants during the race.
Having participated to the world’s biggest races, the organizers of Raid In France can bear witness to the diversity of French territory; with perfect settings for adventures as exotic as South America, Africa or Oceania.
Each edition takes place in a different region in France. Raid In France race adventure requires serious training. Routes and race layouts are known to be extremely demanding.
Raid in France was founded by Pascal Bahuaud, olympic rowing finalist in 1988 at Séoul and 13 times French rowing champion, competed in 10 Raids Gauloises, finishing second 5 times and third twice.
Organizer since 2007 of 13 Races of the ARWS, including 2 AR World Championships in 2012 and 2018 (Reunion Island).
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On the eighth day of non-stop racing at the Adventure Racing World Championship the majority of the teams are still making their way to the finish line; a goal they have been striving for, day and night, as they cross Corsica’s mountains and paddle around the island’s coastline.
That historic moment was not just the end of one of the toughest Adventure Racing World Championships ever, and a magnificent sporting achievement, but also the culmination of a two decade long quest to win the world title.
The top 3 teams have broken away, and it looks like they will fill the podium places, but the race is so close any of them could still win the world title.
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Parts of the course were affected by a storm front which swept onto the West coast of the island, bringing the risk of thunder storms, higher winds, cooler temperatures and rain.
On day 4 of ‘ARWC2026 - Corsica is Magic’, the race had a clear front-runner for the first time as Team Luberon MUC broke away from the lead pack.
By day 3 of ‘ARWC2026 - Corsica is Magic’ every team taking part knew they were in an Adventure Racing World Championship that would take all of their resolve and grit to finish.
At 06:00 AM this morning 98 teams representing 30 nations officially set off from Cours Pascal Paoli in Corte, marking the start of the Adventure Racing World Championship 2026; ARWC 2026 - Corsica is Magic
From 27 September, with the arrival of the first teams, ten days of adventure between Corte and L’Île-Rousse will begin. A parade of nations, a prologue through the Citadel, a dawn start, live race coverage and beach finishes: Corsica is preparing to embrace the excitement of the world’s greatest adventure racing event.
The 2026 Adventure Racing World Championship will be held on the Mediterranean island of Corsica, known as the ‘Isle of Beauty’.
After one of the most dramatic Adventure Racing World Championship races for many years, 400team of France were crowned the new champions in Ecuador.
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