ARWS Africa Strides into 2025 with Merrell’s Support

The Adventure Racing World Series Africa calendar for 2025 includes 5 events in a selection of stunning locations and is supported by Merrell South Africa, who are proud to invest in this healthy and thriving community.

The Big Five Races for ARWS Africa 2024 – Supported by Merrell

Montagu Adventure Race in the Land of Milk and Honey

Hosted in the historic “Land of Milk and Honey", Montagu will be the theatre for a grand adventure over the long weekend of 15-18 June. Adventure racing teams will have a weekend of exploration and fun in the Western Cape.

No Time for Whale Watching at Expedition Africa Hermanus this Weekend

The town of Hermanus is synonymous with whale watching and specifically of the Southern Right whales. Hermanus is situated in Walker Bay, which provides a natural shelter for the migrating whales that breed and calve in the area through the winter and spring months.

Next Adventure Racing World Series Africa Event Swops the Mountains for the Sea

The five-event Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS) Africa Regional Circuit – an annual series – kicked off the year with an event in the Mnweni area of the Drakensberg at the end of February. Team Merrell Songlines took the top spot on the podium.

Expedition Africa – Mnweni Starts the ARWS Africa 2023 Series

Expedition Africa - Mnweni, the first event of the 2023 Adventure Racing World Series Africa Regional Circuit sponsored by Merrell, is set to take place in the dramatic Mnweni-Drakensberg area. Teams of two and four will compete in one of three course distances, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and map-and-compass navigation. The event takes place in a rural settlement that is transformed into event headquarters.