NORTH AMERICA
SERIES

About North America Series

The ARWS North America Circuit will be a collection of the best mid-distance adventure races in the Northern Americas region. Event organizers set a unique course to test athletes over 100-250km courses of non-stop day and night racing in the disciplines of trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, and navigation. Participating teams earn points toward their North American rankings. 

To be get involved with ARWS North America Region and join ARWS Global Adventure Racing community do reach us at: info@arworldseries.com

The teams to Qualify for the lottery will need to participate in a minimum of 2 of the regional races. The Lottery winner will win Free Entry into the Adventure Racing World Championships 2024 Ecuador. Many more prizes are to be added.

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23
May

North America Series EXPEDITION CANADA

Qualifyer Circuit

Hosted in and around the Okanagan Valley in BC, Western Canada, set in uniquely beautiful and geologically formidable terrain.

23 May - 29 May 2023 (Past Race)
Distance
540km
Course Open
6 days
Teams
Mixed Teams of 4
Limit
35 teams

03
Jun

North America Series Tug Hill Extreme Adventure

12-hour race: ARWS-NA and USARA points race. Teams of 1-4 navigate with map/compass to find pre-plotted checkpoints while trekking/running, mountain biking, and paddling. 3/4-person mixed gender division.

03 Jun - 03 Jun 2023 (Past Race)
Distance
n/a
Course Open
12hours
Teams
1, 2, 3 & 4 PERSON
Limit
150 Participants

24
Jun

North America Series Stubborn Mule Adventure Race

180 Adventure hosts three Midwest adventure races in new location. Events range from 5 to 30 hours, with something for all levels. Compete in the Wisconsin Adventure Racing Series and ARWS series. Adventure Enablers offers live tracking.
24 Jun - 25 Jun 2023
Distance
N/A
Course Open
30 hrs, 5 hrs,12 hrs
Teams
1, 2, 3 & 4 PERSON
Limit
N/A

24
Jun

North America Series Showdown on the Santa Fe

Explore Florida's natural beauty at the O'Leno State Park adventure race. Immerse yourself in a 6,000-acre wilderness and race through a landscape filled with oak trees, cypress, and palmetto thickets
24 Jun - 25 Jun 2023
Distance
N/A
Course Open
18 hour
Teams
1, 2, 3 & 4 PERSON
Limit
75 Participants

24
Jun

North America Series TETON OGRE ADVENTURE RACE

If you’re looking for an adventure race in the wild and rugged mountains of Idaho (with the occasional touch of Wyoming thrown in), then look no further!

24 Jun - 25 Jun 2023
Distance
100 KM
Course Open
24hrs
Teams
2,3,4 teams (Single gender or coed)
Limit
N/A

26
Jun

30-hour expedition-style Endless Mountains Adventure Race Lite takes racers on a journey through the rugged Pennsylvania Wilds.
26 Jun - 27 Jun 2023
Distance
185km
Course Open
30hours
Teams
1, 2, 3 & 4 PERSON
Limit
N/A

26
Jun

North America Series ENDLESS MOUNTAINS ADVENTURE RACE

Qualifyer Circuit
Explore the rugged terrain of Pennsylvania's 2 million-acre PA Wilds with a 325-mile course, including history, scenic waterways, and challenging overland navigation.
26 Jun - 01 Jul 2023
Distance
525km
Course Open
120hours
Teams
2, 3 & 4 PERSON
Limit
N/A

14
Jul

Millions of years ago glaciers carved beautiful valleys and steep dropping ridgelines throughout southern Minnesota (MN), USA

14 Jul - 15 Jul 2023
Distance
130-150km | 100-120km
Course Open
24hrs,28hrs
Teams
solo, 2, 3, 4 person
Limit
200 people

15
Jul

North America Series Never Summer Adventure Race

Returning for its 8th year, the Never Summer Adventure Race will be based out of the adventure mountain town of Eagle, CO and will take place July 15-16, 2023. In this advanced 24-hour race, teams of 2-4 will stick together to swift water paddle paddle, mountain bike, and trek their way on an unmarked course through the beautiful Rocky Mountains all while navigating map and compass.

15 Jul - 16 Aug 2023
Distance
113km | 97km
Course Open
24hours,6hours
Teams
2, 3 & 4 PERSON
Limit
300 Particpants

22
Jul

North America Series Maine Summer Adventure Race

The Maine Summer Adventure Race offers three races of different durations and difficulty levels, including a 3-hour race for beginners, an 8-hour race for those who want more of a challenge, and a 24-hour race for extreme adventure racers.
22 Jul - 23 Jul 2023
Distance
N/A
Course Open
3, 8, 24 hours
Teams
3 & 4 PERSON
Limit
125 Participants

12
Aug

North America Series Cowboy Tough Adventure Race

Join the Cowboy Tough Race to test your endurance and Adventure Racing skills in the scenic state of Wyoming. With stunning views and challenging mountain biking, trekking, and two paddle sections, you'll be pushed over 8000 feet at 6000 feet elevation. Bend, but don't break.
12 Aug - 13 Aug 2023
Distance
129km
Course Open
24hours
Teams
2 & 4 PERSON
Limit
50 Teams

12
Aug

North America Series THE LONGEST DAY

In 2023 The Longest Day comes to the Southern Tier of Western New York. This will be a 24 hour event held in the heart of the Allegheny region of New York. Teams of 2 - 4 will experience world class single track mountain biking, incredible navigation through forests and over mountains, and stunning paddling.

12 Aug - 13 Aug 2023
Distance
120KM | 193KM
Course Open
24hrs
Teams
2, 3, 4 person
Limit
100 Participants

07
Oct

North America Series Almost Heaven AR

24-hour adventure race in Davis, covering up to 100 miles with trekking, paddling, and mountain biking, and discovering relics of mining and logging while conquering natural features.
07 Oct - 08 Oct 2023
Distance
161km
Course Open
24hours
Teams
1, 2, 3 & 4 PERSON
Limit
120 Participants

14
Oct

North America Series Chisholm Trail Adventure Race

Experience history with the Chisholm Trail Adventure Race, retracing the famous cattle trail. Paddle the Brazos River, navigate terrain, and discover preserved land. Sponsored by Orange Mud, RecPak, Mudgear, and more. 24-hour race with prizes for winning teams and swag for all.
14 Oct - 15 Oct 2023
Distance
N/A
Course Open
24hours,8hours
Teams
1, 2, 3 & 4 PERSON
Limit
N/A

14
Oct

North America Series OFF ROAD RAGE ADVENTURE RACE

Join us for the 10th Anniversary of the Off Road Rage Adventure Race. Held in the gorgeous Ozark mountains of Missouri, this fall race has become a Midwest favorite. 

14 Oct - 14 Oct 2023
Distance
2 Hours / 6 Hours / 12 Hours
Course Open
12hrs
Teams
solo, 2 person, 3 person, 4 person
Limit
N/A

10
Nov

North America Series Gorge AR

Whitewater, singletrack, trekking and rock climbing in Columbia River Gorge. Bend Racing's tour includes hidden gems, near Portland. 18hr expected winning time, short course options available for newer teams.
10 Nov - 11 Nov 2023
Distance
N/A
Course Open
N/A
Teams
1, 2, 3 & 4 PERSON
Limit
25 Teams

16
Nov

Demonstration Race

After five years of success, we are proud to once again present Mexico’s Toughest Race. This year, we will have a combination of trail running, mountain biking, canyoneering, rope ascent and descent, swimming, orienteering, rock climbing, plogging, caving, and slackline. Come with us to explore the best natural gems that Mexico has to offer!

16 Nov - 25 Nov 2023
Distance
30 | 60 | 100 | 200 and 500 KM
Course Open
between 1 to 7.5 days
Teams
2 to 4 people
Limit
N/A

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