ARWS NORTH
AMERICA

About ARWS North America

ARWS racing in North America 2025 includes three expedition length, international races which are Qualifiers for the Adventure Racing World Championship, the World Championship itself, and a series of shorter regional races which form the North America Series.  

The Qualfiers are 5-7 day, non-stop, races, from 400-500m in length. The winners receive automatic, free entry to the Adventure Racing World Championship and all teams receive points in the ARWS global rankings.  The North American Qualifier races are La Ruta Madre in Mexico, Expedition Oregon and the Endless Mountains race (USA). Expedition Canada will host the 2025 Adventure Racing World Championship!

The ARWS North America series is a collection of the best mid-distance adventure races in the region, set to test athletes over 100-250km of non-stop day and night racing. (Qualifiers are not part of the regional series.) The 2025 Regional Championship will be hosted by Wilderness Traverse in Canada.

All participating teams earn points towards the ARWS North America rankings and the winning premier mixed team at the Championship race earns a free place at the Adventure Racing World Championship. (To qualify the winning team must also complete one other race in the series, and at least 2 of the team must be from North America and go the World Championship.)

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22
Sep

ARWS North America EXPEDITION CANADA - ARWC 2025

World Championship

Hosted in and around the Okanagan Valley in BC, Western Canada, set in uniquely beautiful and geologically formidable terrain.Hosted in the City of Penticton in Western Canada, Expedition Canada explores the uniquely beautiful and geologically formidable terrain of British Columbia.

22 Sep - 06 Oct 2025 (Past Race)
Distance
600km
Course Open
9 days
Teams
Mixed Teams of 4
Limit
120 teams

18
Oct

ARWS North America Fall Foliage Adventure Race

Get a team together and get outdoors as the temperatures start cooling off and the leaves start falling and changing color during our Fall Foliage Adventure Race in and around the stunningly beautiful Harper's Ferry West Virginia, where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers converge and the 3 states of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland meet up.

18 Oct - 18 Oct 2025
Distance
44 miles
Course Open
13 hours
Teams
Team of 2, 3 & 4
Limit
Limited

08
Nov

ARWS North America OFF ROAD RAGE ADVENTURE RACE

Join us for this Fall staple race in the Midwest! Gorgeous Missouri scenery provides the backdrop to this 6 or 12 hour Adventure Race!

08 Nov - 08 Nov 2025
Distance
60 miles
Course Open
12 hours
Teams
Team of 2, 3 & 4
Limit
200 Racers

15
Nov

ARWS North America Two Rivers Adventure Race

"The 2025 Two Rivers Adventure Race brings racers back to where it all began: the city of Philadelphia! Join us for our premier one-day adventure race, combining mountain biking, foot travel, packrafting, and map-and-compass navigation and help us celebrate Rootstock Racing's tenth birthday."

15 Nov - 16 Nov 2025
Distance
100 miles
Course Open
24 Hours
Teams
Team of 2, 3 & 4
Limit
Limited

07
Mar

ARWS North America EXTREME BREAK UP ADVENTURE RACE

"This race is not named after your relationship status, it's named after the Spring thaw in Alaska in the spring!

07 Mar - 07 Mar 2026
Distance
Approx 60 Miles
Course Open
12 Hours
Teams
Team of 2, 3 & 4
Limit
100 Teams

02
May

ARWS North America MISSION ADVENTURE RACE

MISSION is one of the longest-running US Adventure races, rewarding good navigation and strategy. It is designed to push most teams all the way to 18 hours, creating an exciting finish line atmosphere. This year's race will have very affordable bunk bed lodging available on site, as well as meals included the night before and post-race.

02 May - 03 May 2026
Distance
100 km
Course Open
18hr
Teams
Team of 2 & 3
Limit
48 Teams

02
May

"There will be navigation, trekking (running or hiking), mountain biking. Both Courses will have slow moving river paddling. (canoes, pfds, paddles provided!!) There may, OR MAY NOT, be surprise challenges for ALL courses. The team that completes all the checkpoints (or more than other teams) with the fastest time will win the race.

02 May - 02 May 2026
Distance
100 km
Course Open
24 hours
Teams
Team of 2, 3 & 4
Limit
100 Teams

16
May

ARWS North America St-Lawrence Adventure Race

"The St-Lawrence Adventure Race will take place over 2 days (in stages) on May 16 and 17, 2026, around Rimouski (QC). This event aims to offer teams a memorable adventure while showcasing the beauty and attractions of the region.

16 May - 17 May 2026
Distance
150 km
Course Open
48 hours
Teams
Team of 2
Limit
60 Teams

22
Jun

World Champs Qualifier

"The fourth edition of the Endless Mountains Adventure Race returns to Vermont for five(-ish) days of adventure through the Green Mountain State! For 2026, the race is headquartered in Bennington and offers teams a grand journey through the rolling mountains, lush forests, majestic waterways, iconic gravel, and twisty single track of southern Vermont.

22 Jun - 27 Jun 2026
Distance
500km
Course Open
5 Days
Teams
Team of 2, 3 & 4
Limit
40 Teams

27
Jun

ARWS North America Stubborn Mule Adventure Race

"Prepare yourself for the ultimate adventure as the Stubborn Mule Adventure Race returns to the rugged north woods of Cable, Wisconsin, on June 27, 2026! This 24-hour event is crafted to push your endurance, sharpen your skills, and create unforgettable memories.

27 Jun - 28 Jun 2026
Distance
N/A
Course Open
24 hrs
Teams
Team of 2, 3 & 4
Limit
200 Racers

05
Jul

ARWS North America Raid the Rockies

Raid the Rookies back for 2026

Offering participants the opportunity of a lifetime to test their skills and endurance in one of the world's most stunning natural environments. Teams of 2, 3, or 4 will embark on a multi-day journey filled with thrilling challenges, including mountain biking, trekking, packrafting and rafting all set against the backdrop of the breathtaking scenery of the Rockies.

05 Jul - 08 Jul 2026
Distance
280 km
Course Open
3.5 days
Teams
Team of 2, 3 & 4
Limit
100 Participants

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