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About Africa Series

The ARWS Africa Circuit is a collection of the best mid-distance adventure races in the Africa region. Event organisers set unique courses 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 Africa Championship. The series winner of the Regional Championship gains and entry to the global Adventure Racing World Championship.

Merrelllogo2black is proud to be an integral part of the ARWS Africa series, finding it to be a perfect fit for their belief in sharing the simple power of being outside with everyone. Adventure racing, with its emphasis on being outside and alive, aligns seamlessly with Merrell's commitment to fostering a love for the outdoors.

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

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02
Feb

Africa Series Wild@heart AR

old school Adventure race High Mountains pristine rivers remote and with a twist of old school skills to be overcome wild proceeding through the course.

02 Feb - 04 Feb 2024
Distance
200KM
Course Open
48hrs
Teams
2 Man / 4Man
Limit
Limited

23
May

Qualifier Circuit

After 13 years of hosting Adventure races in South Africa, Rodrigues, Swaziland and Lesotho, Expedition Africa dream of hosting an once off event in Namibia is becoming a reality. Birth Country of Race Director Heidi Muller this country with arid deserts and open landscapes will be an expedition racer dream come true. The host arrival and departure city will be Windhoek and with multiple flights directly to Windhoek it will easily accessible to International teams. Onwards travel to iconic destinations will be easily arranged with travel partners and teams are advised to stay for a few days longer to see the wildlife and parks.

23 May - 02 Jun 2024
Distance
600km
Course Open
7 Days
Teams
4 Persons
Limit
40

21
Sep

Africa Series NO FRILLS. NO FUSS

As is customary with NFNF Adventure Races, there will be multiple distance options on offer, all of which will be an adventure unrivaled! Think beautiful big mountains, tricky terrain, route choices galore...

There will be options for the seasoned campaigner and the newbie alike! Let's not forget the warstories around the campfire at the end, a big focus of NFNF events!

21 Sep - 23 Sep 2024
Distance
45km | 100km | 300km
Course Open
45hrs
Teams
Team of 2, 3 & 4
Limit
None

25
Oct

Africa Series Adventure South Africa

25 Oct - 27 Oct 2024
Distance
80KM | 150KM
Course Open
36 hours
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
100 Teams

29
Nov

Regional Championship

This will be the final race of the AR Africa Series. The race will take place at Qwantani Resort. The resort in situated on the banks of the mighty Sterkfontein Dam and the race will take you into the Drakensberg. This race will test you in all aspect and will be one massive adventure.

There will be a 220km race distance as well as a 100km race distance.

29 Nov - 01 Dec 2024
Distance
100KM | 200KM
Course Open
40 Hours
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
No limit

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