80+ ADVENTURE RACES WORLDWIDE

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30
Oct

ARWS South America Haka Expedition

Brazil Series

The Haka Expedition Jalapão has been invited to be the grand finale of the ARWS Brasil Series 2026.

30 Oct - 02 Nov 2026 (Past Race)
Distance
200 km
Course Open
3 Days
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
NA

07
Nov

ARWS North America Rocktown Adventure Race

There’s something about Rocktown.

Maybe it’s the way the morning fog hangs low over the Shenandoah Valley.
Maybe it’s the sound of tires on singletrack as the sun breaks over the ridge.
Or maybe it’s the quiet moment when your team pauses, map in hand, realizing this is what you came for

07 Nov - 08 Nov 2026
Distance
150 km
Course Open
30 hours
Teams
Team of 2, 3 & 4
Limit
150 Racers

14
Nov

ARWS Oceania Total Recon 24

The Total Recon 36-Hour Adventure Race is set to return bigger than ever in November 14-15 2026 proudly hosting an Oceania Regional Round for the Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS).

14 Nov - 15 Nov 2026
Distance
100km
Course Open
24hours
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
50

14
Nov

World Champs Qualifier

Incredible India is calling you to explore the valleys and mountains of Arunachal Pradesh through Adventure Racing.

14 Nov - 23 Nov 2026
Distance
450 km
Course Open
5 Days
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
30 Teams

23
Nov

ARWS South America XK Race PATAGONIA ESQUEL

World Champs Qualifier

After 60 editions and 20 consecutive years, we are committed to taking the XK Race to the highest level next year. We are launching the XK Race Patagonia Esquel 2026, an expedition race which will be an Adventure Racing World Series Qualifier.

23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Distance
500 Km
Course Open
5 Days
Teams
Mixed Team of 4
Limit
40 Teams

04
Dec

ARWS South America Huairasinchi Chery Himla

World Champs Qualifier

"Huairasinchi is Ecuador’s flagship expedition adventure race and one of the true benchmarks of the sport. Proud host of the Adventure Racing World Championship in 2014 and again in 2024, it stands out as the race with the most editions in adventure racing history—a legacy built through consistency, innovation, and world-class organization.

04 Dec - 06 Dec 2026
Distance
300km
Course Open
3 Days
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
50 Teams

04
Dec

"Huairasinchi adds a new 24-hour category designed for the South American regional adventure racing circuit—an intense, high-level race built for teams aiming to step up toward world qualifiers. This format will bring together strong local and international teams who are building experience, speed, and consistency on their path to the global stage.

04 Dec - 05 Dec 2026
Distance
150km
Course Open
24 hours
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
30 Teams

06
Dec

ARWS Oceania The MAGNIficent

World Champs Qualifier

The MAGNIficent offers an adrenaline-pumping, eye popping expedition adventure race in the incredible scenery of New Zealand's South Island.  The race is presented by the FEAR (Fiordland Expedition & Adventure Racing) Society in conjunction with Bend Racing with twin brothers Andy and Jason Magnes as Race Directors.

06 Dec - 12 Dec 2026
Distance
500 km
Course Open
6 Days
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
50 teams

05
Feb

ARWS Africa Wild@heart AR

An expedition style adventure race exploring one of the greatest water ways in South Africa the Vanderkloof dam and mighty orange river.

05 Feb - 07 Feb 2027
Distance
200km
Course Open
36hrs
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
Unlimited

13
Feb

Regional Championship

"La Gesta, an adventure race with ten years of history, is honored to host the ARWS South America Championshio for the second time. The first final took place in June 2023, with teams from six South American countries participating (Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, and Uruguay)

13 Feb - 14 Feb 2027
Distance
TBC
Course Open
2 Days
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
No limit

07
Mar

ARWS South America Tierra Indomita - VULCANIA

World Champs Qualifier

This race will take place in one of the most beautiful and wild landscapes on the planet, in the “Ring of Fire” of the Chilean Andes.

07 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
Distance
500 kms
Course Open
6 Days
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
20 Teams

12
Mar

Women's Race

"Welcome to the Spirited Women – All Women’s Adventure Race, where women team up, train and have an absolute blast of an adventure together, side by side all the way.

12 Mar - 14 Mar 2027
Distance
80 km
Course Open
18 hours
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
408 Teams

13
Mar

ARWS North America La Ruta Madre Adventure Race

World Champs Qualifier

La Ruta Madre comes back in 2027, in collaboration with Bend Racing, save the date March 13-19th

13 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
Distance
500 km
Course Open
6 Days
Teams
Team of 2, 3 & 4
Limit
40 Teams

13
Mar

ARWS North America La Ruta Madre Adventure Race

La Ruta Madre returns in 2027 to explore more of the magical mountains of Nuevo León and allow teams to experience the wonders and challenges the region has to offer.

13 Mar - 15 Mar 2027
Distance
150km
Course Open
36hrs
Teams
Team of 2, 3 & 4
Limit
40 Teams

19
Mar

Expedition Africa Lite is here! 

19 Mar - 22 Mar 2027
Distance
['120km', '240km']
Course Open
48 Hours
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
No limit

09
Apr

ARWS Europe Ebro Adventure Race

"We were so excited to be back!

After a few years' hiatus, we're bringing back the Ebro Adventure Race, now part of the Adventure Racing European Series.

09 Apr - 09 Apr 2027
Distance
150km
Course Open
30 hours
Teams
Team of 2, 3 & 4
Limit
80 Teams

26
Apr

ARWS Africa BIMBACHE MOROCCO

World Champs Qualifier

"The second edition of the new Raid Bimbache Morocco will take place this time in the north of this extraordinary country. Competitors will have to navigate fantastic terrain of sea and mountains, with sections of trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, ropes, and some specific orienteering and rogaine sections.

26 Apr - 01 May 2027
Distance
450 km
Course Open
5 days
Teams
Team of 2, 3 & 4
Limit
40

01
May

ARWS Oceania Rogue Raid

The Rogue Raid is a rogaine format adventure race. Teams compete to collect as many checkpoints as possible over a 24 hour time period. The Rogue involves multiple stages of the traditional adventure racing disciplines of trekking, mountain biking and kayaking where teams must navigate through a wilderness course using a map and compass on a route of their own choice.

01 May - 02 May 2027
Distance
160KM
Course Open
24 hours
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
75 Teams

07
May

ARWS Europe Rajd Beskidy short

Although the Beskidy Raid short course has "short" in its name, it is actually a challenging race that takes place in the hilly terrain on the border between Poland and the Czech Republic. Its length (about 200 km) combined with significant elevation changes and demanding navigation means, that it is a challenge even for the best teams.

Youtube very small> To find out more about the race listen to the YouTube chat between Heidi Muller and Magda and Jerzy Lekki as they discuss all things Rajd Beskidy.

07 May - 08 May 2027
Distance
200 Km
Course Open
34 hours
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
30 Teams

17
May

ARWS Europe Raid Gallaecia

World Champs Qualifier

Raid Gallaecia 2027 returns to the AR World Series circuit with a spectacular 500km expedition through the wild landscapes, technical mountain ranges, and historic rivers of Galicia.

17 May - 21 May 2027
Distance
500 km
Course Open
5 days
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
40 Teams

22
May

ARWS North America St-Lawrence Adventure Race

The event will take place on May 22–23, 2027, near Amqui in the Matapédia region. Teams will cover approximately 150 km on an unmarked course, navigating with maps and a compass.

22 May - 23 May 2027
Distance
150 km
Course Open
2 Days
Teams
Team of 2
Limit
70 Teams

11
Jun

Regional Championship

"Raidaran Adventure Race returns in 2027, set once again in the heart of Val d'Arán. In 2016 and 2018, Raidaran hosted the European Championship; in 2027, it does so again, confirming its place on the international circuit.

11 Jun - 13 Jun 2027
Distance
200 Km
Course Open
36 hours
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
50 Teams

21
Jun

ARWS North America Expedition Wild West

Demonstration Race

Expedition Wild West invites adventure racing teams from across the world to discover why Utah is one of the most spectacular racing environments on the planet. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Salt Lake City, teams of four will navigate over 4.5 days through the rugged Uinta and Wasatch Mountains, high desert canyons, and remote alpine backcountry that only the American West can deliver.

21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
Distance
450 km
Course Open
4.5 Days
Teams
Team of 4 & 3
Limit
100 Teams

01
Jul

ARWS Oceania The Amazons Australia

Stage Race Women's Race

The Amazons Australia is an all-female, 3-day, stage adventure race for teams of two. In addition to navigation the event combines the skills of trekking, mountain biking, paddling and will include some mystery challenges to test their skills and resilience in the heart of Australia's tropics. Teams will battle mother nature’s dense rainforests, rivers/oceans, unpredictable weather, fatigue, mental and physical challenges in a bid to be crowned Amazon Warriors after three, 8 hour days of racing.

01 Jul - 04 Jul 2027
Distance
8 hours/day
Course Open
3 Days
Teams
Team of 2
Limit
50 Teams

03
Jul

ARWS Europe Sud Raid

World Champs Qualifier

Gear up for Sud Raid adventure.

More than 300 kilometers of Race, navigate your way to experience the Adrenaline.

Logistics: Yes, optional round-trip shuttle service is available from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Race HQ.

03 Jul - 09 Jul 2027
Distance
350km
Course Open
96 hours
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
60 Teams

10
Jul

ARWS North America Maine Summer Adventure Race

Regional Championship

The 11th annual Maine Summer AR will serve as the 2027 Adventure Racing World Series North America Championship. The 24-hour race is an extreme challenge, involving multiple hiking, mountain biking, and paddle stages. Teams race through the day and night, covering up to 100 miles in total distance. There will also be an intermediate, 8-hour race and beginner/family 3-hour race.

10 Jul - 11 Jul 2027
Distance
50-100 miles, 80-160 km
Course Open
24 hours
Teams
Team of 2, 3 & 4
Limit
50 Teams

29
Jul

Stage Race Junior World Championship

The ARWS is back with the 2nd edition of the Junior Adventure Racing World Championship with Raid Temiscamingue in Canada, supported by the International Adventure Racing Association.  (IARA)

29 Jul - 01 Aug 2027
Distance
100km | 70km
Course Open
2 Days + Prologue
Teams
Pairs
Limit
40 Teams

01
Aug

World Champs Qualifier

"Endurance Quest is an adventure race in the Saimaa Lake area.
The race offers beautiful terrain and a challenging location in the Finland's largest lake area

01 Aug - 08 Aug 2027
Distance
500 Km
Course Open
5 Days
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
30 Teams

14
Sep

World Championship

Gear up for ARWC 2027.

More details coming soon!

14 Sep - 25 Sep 2027
Distance
700km
Course Open
6 Days
Teams
Mixed teams of 4
Limit
80 Teams

26
Jul

Junior World Championship

"Endurance Quest Kuopio is the Junior Adventure Racing World Championship 2028, hosted in the lakes, ridgelines and boreal forests around Kuopio & Tahko, Finland"

26 Jul - 30 Jul 2028
Distance
250 Km
Course Open
48 hours
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
Limited

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