NORTH AMERICA
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About North America Series

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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)

RACE RESULTS

Distance

540km

Course Open

6 days

Teams

Mixed Teams of 4

Limit

35 teams

Live

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)

RACE RESULTS

Distance

n/a

Course Open

12hours

Teams

1, 2, 3 & 4 PERSON

Limit

150 Participants

Live

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

RACE DETAILS

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

RACE DETAILS

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

RACE DETAILS

Distance

100 KM

Course Open

24hrs

Teams

2,3,4 teams (Single gender or coed)

Limit

N/A

26
Jun

North America Series Endless Mountains Adventure Race - Lite

30-hour expedition-style Endless Mountains Adventure Race Lite takes racers on a journey through the rugged Pennsylvania Wilds.

26 Jun - 27 Jun 2023

RACE DETAILS

Distance

185km

Course Open

30hours

Teams

1, 2, 3 & 4 PERSON

Limit

N/A

Live

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

RACE DETAILS

Distance

525km

Course Open

120hours

Teams

2, 3 & 4 PERSON

Limit

N/A

Live

14
Jul

North America Series Pocket Gopher Extreme Challenge 18/12

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

14 Jul - 15 Jul 2023

RACE DETAILS

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

RACE DETAILS

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

RACE DETAILS

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

RACE DETAILS

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

RACE DETAILS

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

RACE DETAILS

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

RACE DETAILS

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

RACE DETAILS

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

RACE DETAILS

Distance

N/A

Course Open

N/A

Teams

1, 2, 3 & 4 PERSON

Limit

25 Teams

16
Nov

North America Series La Ruta Madre Adventure Race: Mexico's Toughest Race

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

RACE DETAILS

Distance

30 | 60 | 100 | 200 and 500 KM

Course Open

between 1 to 7.5 days

Teams

2 to 4 people

Limit

N/A