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About Europe Series

The ARWS European Circuit is a collection of the best mid-distance adventure races in the European region.

Event organisers set a unique course to test athletes over 125-250km of non-stop day and night racing in the disciplines of trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, and navigation. Participating teams earn points towards their AR Regional Ranking and the winner of each round gains entry to the ARWS European Championship. The winner of the Regional Championship gains an entry to the Adventure Racing World Championship.

Tactical Foodpack Logo Small  Our sponsorship partners for the ARWS European Series are Tactical Foodpack.  

They make great tasting and nutritious freeze dried food packs using natural products and with a long shelf life.  Their extensive range of meals suits all tastes - just add boiling water and enjoy the perfect outdoor meal.  All Series races will have Tactical Foodpacks for tasting and as prizes, and there are discounts available to all racers.

To be get involved with ARWS Europe Region and join ARWS Global Adventure Racing community contact us at: info@arworldseries.com

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11
Jan

Europe Series Montane Kong Vinter

Montane Kong Vinter is an adventure race in the Copenhagen area that gives the participants some unique experiences in nature. Montane Kong Winter is a team race where orienteering, running, mountain biking, climbing and canoeing (only the master route) are the main ingredients. The route is in beautiful nature with many spectacular features along the way.

11 Jan - 11 Jan 2025
Distance
100
Course Open
24 Hours
Teams
Team of 4, 3 & 2
Limit
50

04
Apr

Europe Series Raid Tierra de Cameros

"Enter a unique adventure experience through the impressive region of La Rioja. Its enchanting landscapes, rich wine culture and the perfect combination of challenging terrain make this race an unforgettable experience for adventure lovers. Discover the natural diversity of La Rioja in Raid Tierra de Cameros.

Tierra de Cameros is a race designed by Urtzi Iglesias, race director of Expedition Guaraní with 8 editions behind him and with the organization of a world championship included.
"

04 Apr - 06 Apr 2025
Distance
["150km" | "60Km"]
Course Open
30 hours
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
40 Teams

18
Apr

Non stop 24 hours race. Only mixte team of 4 racers. Activities: roller, orienteering, MTB, kayak, packraft and ropes. In the Loire department.

18 Apr - 20 Apr 2025
Distance
170Km
Course Open
24hours
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
50 Teams

08
May

Europe Series Rajd Beskidy short

Although Rajd Beskidy 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.

08 May - 11 May 2025
Distance
200Km
Course Open
30 hours
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
30 Teams

12
May

Europe Series ADVENTURE RACE CROATIA

World Champs Qualifier

2025 will be the 6th ARC and will take you once again on a memorable journey of 500 km through the magnificent scenery of Croatia! 

12 May - 17 May 2025
Distance
500km
Course Open
4 Days
Teams
Mixed teams of 4
Limit
30

13
Jun

Europe Series RAIDARAN ADVENTURE RACE

The 6th edition of the Raidaran Adventure Race arrives loaded with renewed energy but maintaining the original essence: recovering the spirit of adventure, offering spectacular, wild and unknown routes, promoting versatility in the variety of disciplines. Multisport, Adventure, Teamwork, Wild Nature and Self-sufficiency. We want to return to the origin of adventure races.

13 Jun - 15 Jun 2025
Distance
200km
Course Open
24hours
Teams
Team of 2, 3 & 4
Limit
40 Teams

15
Jun

Europe Series Rajd Beskidy

World Champs Qualifier

Rajd Beskidy long course is an expedition race. It takes place in the mountainous terrain on the border between Poland and Slovakia. Its length (about 500 km), combined with significant elevation gain (about 15,000 m) and demanding navigation, means that it is a challenge even for the best teams.

In 2025, the HQ as well as the start and finish, will be located in Poland, although most of the route will run through Slovakia. Participants will visit several national parks and places unknown even to local competitors. Traditionally, besides typical disciplines such as MTB, trekking, and paddling, teams will have to tackle navigation tasks requiring precision and attention, rope work, shooting, and other tasks making it necessary for participants to be versatile. They will receive various types of maps: lidar, itineraries, and transformed maps. The course is intended exclusively for four-person mixed teams. They certainly won't be bored.

15 Jun - 22 Jun 2025
Distance
500km
Course Open
120 hours
Teams
Mixed teams of 4
Limit
30 Teams

19
Jul

Europe Series Raid Gallaecia

World Champs Qualifier

Raid Gallaecia returns in 2025 as an expedition race following its last World Championship experience in 2021. A new destination where teams will explore the South of Galicia in Spain and the North of Portugal.

19 Jul - 26 Jul 2025
Distance
500km
Course Open
5 days
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
30 Teams

01
Aug

Tactical Foodpack Expedition Estonia is an adventurous endurance race through wild mid-summer Estonian nature.

Route will traverse beautiful untouched forests and bogs as well as exciting cultural landscape and special natural objects. The course is divided into stages of trekking, mountain biking and watercraft.

Teams have to visit race checkpoints shown on the map, between which the specific route is free to choose. Predicted fastest time for non-stop racing in Expedition class is about 20 hours, but the course will be open for 40 hours, so it is possible to complete it more calmly and with rest breaks.
There will also be a "soft" class option that cuts the distance significantly and “open” class, that allows participants to use GPS navigation and race solo or in a team of up to 3 members.

01 Aug - 03 Aug 2025
Distance
220 km | 160 km
Course Open
40 hours
Teams
Team of 2, 3 & 4
Limit
100 Teams

08
Aug

Europe Series ITERA

World Champs Qualifier

Originally the brainchild of James Thurlow, ITERA is now organised by Durty Events - one of the most experienced adventure sport companies in the UK with over 200 events behind us. Paul McGreal was Race or Event Director for ITERA 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The Course Planner is ex-World Champion Tom Gibbs (also Course Planner in 2014, 2019, 2022 and 2023).The idea of showing off the country at its finest is what motivates the team behind the ITERA.

ITERA is a made-up word - ITER – Latin for “journey”.. and the “A” stood for little more than the ADVENTURE

The teams will be racing over 600km through Scotland over five days in August 2024. The Race HQ and Finish Line will be near Aviemore in the stunning Cairngorm Mountains. The start location and the course? You'll have to wait until August 2024 to find out!

08 Aug - 16 Aug 2025
Distance
600km | 300km
Course Open
5 days
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
50 Teams

12
Aug

Europe Series ITERA - LITE

The little (but still tough!) brother of the full ITERA race.

The teams (Pairs only, but 2 x Pairs teams could travel together as an informal Quad) will be racing over 200-300km through Scotland over 48-60 hours in August 2025. The Race HQ and Finish Line will be near Aviemore in the stunning Cairngorm Mountains. The start location and the course? You'll have to wait until August 2025 to find out!

12 Aug - 15 Aug 2025
Distance
300km
Course Open
60 hours
Teams
Team of 2
Limit
30 Teams

29
Aug

Regional Championship

Endurance Quest Saimaa: Challenge Yourself in Finland's Lakeland
Endurance Quest Saimaa is an adventure race held in the Lake Saimaa area. Finland's largest lake, Saimaa, offers a variety of terrains perfect for kayaking, swimming running, and coasteering.

29 Aug - 31 Aug 2025
Distance
200Km
Course Open
36 hours
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
Limited

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