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One of those days that you test your physical limits, push mental boundaries, all while looking around in disbelief of the beauty of the world you live in. Except it is 5 of those - back to back

Join us for the USARA Nationals qualifier Gold Ruch 30-Hour Adventure Challenge. Male, Female and Co-Ed Teams of 2, 3 or 4 will cover 120 miles in Stanislaus National Forest via trekking, biking, paddling and ropes using only a compass and a map to navigate from checkpoint to checkpoint; the race will offer both Mandatory and Pro CPs (for the expert level teams.)

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. 

The CheNarr Adventure Race is a 12-hr event that includes mountain or gravel biking, kayaking and trekking to find checkpoints along the Harpeth River, in the Cheatham Wildlife Management Area and in Narrows of the Harpeth State Park.

The Break Up Race is not named after your relationship status, but derived from the Spring thaw that occurs in Alaska. This race is the LONGEST running adventure race in Midwest, maybe the country!?? There is a reason it has been around the longest...it's just so DANG FUN!!

After six years of success, we are proud to once again present Mexico’s Toughest Race! Our goal has always been and continues to be to promote ecotourism through mountain sports in Nuevo León and Mexico, explore the wonders and challenges that nature has to offer and experience endless emotions together with you.

The REV3Endurance DMV Adventure Race is an annual race in the heart of the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area.

Expedition Ozark is so excited to be back for its second year. We are excited to continue to show the world the beauty of the Ozarks. Teams will have 5 days to complete a 390 mile course covering the Northwest Arkansas region of the Ozarks.

Something very different and new is coming to the Shenandoah Epic this year…GPS devices! They’ve been a long-time no-no and total taboo in the AR community, but we are breaking the rules and allowing any type of GPS device for navigation in this year’s running of the Shenandoah Epic. Bring your iPhones and iPads, Garmin watches without AR mode, hell bring a laptop computer if that is the way you want to roll. There will be no holds barred on what device you want to utilize to aid your navigation around the course. The choice is yours.

Are you ready to "Take the Bite" and "Race West Texas Style?" BYOB, boat not beer, and join the adventure. This is a fun 16 hour race.

MISSION is one of the US longest-running AR's. The race is designed to take nearly all teams to the 18-hour cutoff at midnight. Unique / quirky characteristics of this race include our "segment" layout in which you won't know what is next until you reach that stage of the race. Creativity and route choices are often an important part of a successful race.

"The REV3Endurance New River Rush 50 Hour Challenge will be hosted in the scenic New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia May 17-19, 2024 at ACE Adventure Resort. Designed for all ability-levels, you will explore the beautiful New River Gorge and surrounding areas by way of mountain bike, trek, and guided whitewater rafting. 

Jackalope is a two-day stage race in which teams of 2 must cover around 150 km by canoe/kayak, mountain bike and trek/trail running, while orienting themselves with maps and compass. This race aims to offer teams a memorable sporting and human adventure while showcasing the beauty and attractions of Quebec.

The Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge is an adventure race in which teams of 2-4 members and soloists will run, bike, and paddle their way through the rugged and beautiful Central Wisconsin wilderness using only a map and compass to find the way. Team members must stick together throughout the duration of the race.

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.

Teams of 2, 3 or 4 will Mountain bike, Trek (Run), Packraft and use their rope skills for some canyoning and other surprises whilst finding their way through the amazing and breath taking sceneries that lays around Abraham Lake.

Off Road Rage Adventure Racing is proud to present our newest race addition to 2024!
6 and 24 hour courses
Kanopolis, KS (that’s right the legendary Kanopolis location is back after a 7 year hiatus! This year registration to the Midwest Championship is open to ALL teams, next year it will be a points system invitation based on our other series races.
Please check the website for Required gear list.

Start time for BOTH courses will be 10 am!

This race will be part of USARA and ARWS-North America! Come get your points and your chance to race at the World Championship race!

Gear up for the ultimate journey through the gorgeous wilderness of northern Wisconsin as the Stubborn Mule Adventure Race returns to Cable on June 29, 2024! Every aspect of this 30-hour event is designed to push your limits and leave you with unforgettable memories.

Come explore the flanks of Mt Rainier in the Rainier RAID

Mt Rainier is an all time favorite of all Pacific Northwest mountaineers! We will start in Ashford, WA just two hours from Portland, Oregon. We will have views of Mt Rainier much of the race.

Race start/finish: 46.76004, -122.03503"

In 2024 The Longest Day Will be held for the first time ever in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. This will be a 24 hour event held in the heart of one of the largest parks in the US. Teams of 2 - 4 will experience world class single track mountain biking, incredible navigation through forests and over mountains, and exciting whitewater rafting in a guided boat.

This race is built to challenge the toughest adventure racers but also give new folks the chance to experience a longer race format. On this course many of the checkpoints will be optional with a fewer number of mandatory points to make sure that everyone gets across the finish line together.

The 9th edition of the Never Summer Race returns to beautiful Eagle where teams will trek, bike, and paddle the wild Rocky Mountains of Colorado. There is the full 24hr course for teams of 2, 3, or 4 and also a more beginner 6hr course available.

Now in its eighth year, the Maine Summer Adventure Race is an annual event designed to showcase the most beautiful, interesting, and fun parts of Maine.

The 3-hour race, with mostly on-trail hiking and optional mountain biking, is a perfect introduction to the sport for those new to adventure racing. Past finishers have included toddlers and septuagenarians.

In 2024 the Pocket Gopher Challenges are coming back to where it all began, Nerstand MN.

Nestled high in the Allegheny Mountains, the race course will explore the diverse and rugged terrain of the Canaan Valley.

Join us for Gold Rush 2024 Summer Challenge Races -- the USARA Nationals qualifier 24-Hour Summer Challenge and a 6-Hour Bike/Trek race.

24HR PHANTOM
The race will officially start on Saturday morning at 8:00am and the course will close at noon on Sunday.
There will be no 'dark zones' planned. You will manage your own time. If you need to sleep, go for it, but you do it on the clock.
You will need a mountain bike (min front shock) for this one. I will supply the canoes, you will supply your own paddle gear, I will provide your maps, and lots of mosquitos.

Panamá it´s a fantastic place, here you will find a great combination between the beautifull beaches and the wild jungle. During 5 days, every team will live a journey that create an unforgettable experience. We want that your team, your family and friens come to enjoy the race course, the ocean, rivers, mountains, jungle, the culture and the lovely people of panamá.

The Hard Fall Adventure Race is a 24 hour multi-sport event for teams of two, three and four. The 2024 race will be held the weekend of August 17th, with Mt Snow resort serving as our host location. We’ll get your team out into the woods and on the water, doing different activities, navigating with a map, and going to places you never would have otherwise. You’ll have an incredible, unique experience with other teams there to do the same.

A 2 days Stage Race plus a prologue involving local youth. This event will be held in the heart of the Anishinaabe territory, making it a showcase for Indigenous culture thanks to a close partnership with local First Nations communities. Expect to push your limits in this fast pace and grueling adventure race!

If you're a little crazier than average, you like great multi-sport adventures and you have a partner you can count on no matter the conditions, the Raid International Témiscamingue is the event for you!

This unique adventure in Canada (Quebec), will allow you to discover the immense forest territory, the diversity of the fauna and the quality of the landscapes of Temiscamingue. It is a true paradise for outdoor enthusiasts!

This year, the event will also be included in the ARWS North America Regional ranking points which will allow the teams to come and get valuable points for the rest of their season.

Are you looking forward to discover the 160 km course which includes a section of running, cycling, canoeing, swimming and rope activities? Also, expect a few surprises for even more fun!

Just what kind of race is Expedition Oregon? One of a kind.

Are you tough enough to race the Chisholm Trail? This ARWS 24 hour adventure race will take you back in time to retrace the trails of cowboys driving cattle up the Chisholm Trail. Be ready to paddle up the Brazos River and navigate across a variety of challenging landscapes both on your mountain bike and on foot searching for check points along the way.

"Unleash your spirit for adventure with a non-stop, 6-9 hr adventure race through the rugged Manitoban wilderness! Teams of three use a map and compass to navigate an unmarked course through the back country of eastern Manitoba.

USARA has hosted a 30-hour National Championship Adventure Race since 2000, bringing together the top teams in the country to compete for the coveted championship trophy.

A 24-Hour Adventure Race hosted annually in Ontario, Canada. Teams of 3 or 4 navigate using map and compass over 150 kilometers of rugged Canadian Shield back-country on foot, mountain bike and canoe.

The Two Rivers Adventure Race is Rootstock Racing's premiere weekend adventure race. Combining Pennsylvania's natural wonder and industrial heritage, this 30-hour adventure race offers teams a journey through some of the state's best kept secrets. 

More details to follow on the 2024 course!

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

After six years of success, we are proud to once again present Mexico’s Toughest Race. Our goal has always been and continues to be to promote ecotourism through mountain sports in Mexico, explore the wonders and challenges that nature has to offer and experience endless emotions together with you.

The CheNarr Adventure Race is a 12-hr event that includes mountain or gravel biking, kayaking and trekking to find checkpoints along the Harpeth River, in the Cheatham Wildlife Management Area and in Narrows of the Harpeth State Park.

After six years of success, we are proud to once again present Mexico’s Toughest Race! Our goal has always been and continues to be to promote ecotourism through mountain sports in Nuevo León and Mexico, explore the wonders and challenges that nature has to offer and experience endless emotions together with you.

Join us for the LONGEST running Midwest Adventure Race! This race isn't named after your relationship, but rather the spring thaw after a long winter! 

Our flagship race is back for its 7th addition! 24 hours of trekking, packrafting, yes, packrafting, biking and full on navigation! We are taking it back to Fairystone State Park and Philpott Lake Recreation Area for one more go!

Are you tough enough to race the Chisholm Trail? This ARWS 24 hour adventure race will take you back in time to retrace the trails of cowboys driving cattle up the Chisholm Trail. Be ready to paddle up the Brazos River and navigate across a variety of challenging landscapes both on your mountain bike and on foot searching for check points along the way.

Preparations are underway for the Adventure Enablers 2025 running of the Shenandoah Epic 24-hour adventure race. The race is in its 14th year and is located in Front Royal, Virginia. The adventure race will start on April 12, 2025. Registration opens to all experienced and budding adventure racers on October 1, 2024.

Have a blast during the annual Spring Bloom Adventure Race - Presented by Dominion Energy in and around beautiful Williamsburg, VA. If you love being outdoors: paddling, hiking and/or biking trails, getting off the sidewalks, then this is the event for you. 

The 2nd annual Sufferfest in the adventure race will take place on April 26, 2025. The race will start at the Kate's Fish Camp. This is a stunning course that spans miles of Newnans Lake shoreline and two major tributaries, Camps Canal and the legendary River Styx.

"The inaugural Cerberus Expedition Stage Race will take place from May 2-4, 2025 from Camp Powhatan BSA Camp (2600 Max Creek Rd, Hiwassee, VA 24347) near Claytor Lake. The unique setup of this event allows racers to experience the thrill of multi-day racing without all of the sleep deprivation and dependency on a diet of solely sports nutrition. Each day will feature a unique course which should take teams about 12 hours to complete and feature a specific race discipline (paddling, cycling, trekking), though you will do several disciplines each day. There will be plenty of navigational challenges as well. The course will be designed to challenge both beginners and more advanced racers.

The Rock, Roll and Rattlesnake Challenge (RRRC) is held on a private ranch in the remote rugged and beautiful area of North West Texas. The RRRC is not a "bag and tag' get in and get out, over and done kind of race. It is a full weekend of "entertainment", an experience to savor, enjoy and make memories. The RRRC was started by Rattlesnake Racing in 1999 and has a long history of challenging participants.

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.

"The St-Lawrence Adventure Race will take place over 2 days (in stages) on May 17 and 18, 2025, around Rimouski (QC). This event aims to offer teams a memorable adventure while showcasing the beauty and attractions of the region.

If you finish the full course - you'll become a LEGEND in the world of AR. But even to toe the line and cross the finish line under your own power is legendary in our book. This is America's Toughest Race.

This year is the 10th Anniversary Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge which takes teams into the rugged and beautiful Central Wisconsin wilderness using only a map and compass to find the way. 

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.

Genesis offers 6 and 12 hour races. While these are geared toward beginner racers (simple navigation), we often have seasoned teams competing for their training. The races are in the beautiful Colorado mountains and offer a great way to kick of the racing season.

We are beyond excited for what we have in store for the 2025 Ogre! We are taking our racers west into some lesser known mountain ranges—mountain ranges that, if you can believe it, we love even more than the Tetons! This area has high peaks, desolate valleys, and layers upon layers of incredible history, including 10,000 year old pictographs and ghost mining towns from the 1890s. Racers can expect rugged terrain with loads of elevation gain and spectacular views that might even stop the fastest teams in their tracks in order to take it in.

Now in its third edition, the 2025 Endless Mountains Adventure Race is heading north to the Green Mountain State! Over seven days, teams will get to explore the full expanse of what Vermont has to offer: rolling mountains, lush forests, majestic waterways, iconic gravel, and twisty single track on a course that calls to mind the Untamed New England expeditions of years past and pairs it with the classic Rootstock flair that you have come to expect from Endless: rewarding checkpoints, a close-knit community feel, and some of the most challenging navigation and route choice on the ARWS circuit.

Join us for the 2nd year running of the Midwest Championship Adventure Race. Location will be announced at the beginning of 2025. This race will have 6 and 24 hour options. Registration is limited, this race will sell out.

This race put on by CrossFit Vancouver (with some help from Bend Racing) and will deliver an epic course and an amazing and welcoming atmosphere.  Expect beautiful vistas, gorgeous waterfalls, challenging navigation and fast and fun mountain biking - all taking place with Mt Rainier as your backdrop!

"Prepare yourself for the ultimate adventure as the Stubborn Mule Adventure Race returns to the rugged north woods of Cable, Wisconsin, on June 28, 2025! This 24-hour event is crafted to push your endurance, sharpen your skills, and create unforgettable memories.

For this Second Edition, join us in our new location for the race in the beautiful Canadian Rockies, in the beautiful town of Grande Cache, AB. Offering participants the opportunity of a lifetime to test their skills and endurance in one of the world's most stunning natural environments.

The Maine Summer Adventure Race is an annual event designed to showcase the most beautiful, interesting, and fun parts of Maine. The 24-hour race is an extreme challenge, involving multiple hiking, mountain biking, and canoeing stages.

Teams race through the day and night (and day again), covering 50 to 100+ miles in total distance. The race is hosted and designed by Kate and Cliff White, the founders of Strong Machine Adventure Racing.

Returning for the 10th year, the Never Summer Adventure Race will take racers through the rugged Rocky Mountains of Eagle County, Colorado. With world renowned single track mountain biking, epic, swift water mountain kayaking, and trekking through breathtaking terrain, this race will be an adventure of a lifetime. Don't miss this 10th anniversary edition, once again taking place on an all new course.

The Pocket Gopher Extreme 48 will be insane this year! The PGE is both an ARWS North America Regional Race and a USARA national qualifier for 2025 and that is just the beginning. This year we are taking the PGE to extremely new heights with a 48hr expedition style race that is sure to challenge any team. If you have ever wanted to try an expedition race but have been afraid to try this is the race for you.

The thirty-hour event, supported by the Canadian Adventure Racing Association (CARA), will serve as the 2025 ARWS North American Championship

"The race will officially start on Saturday at 9:00am and the course will close 25hrs later.

There will be no planned 'dark zones'. You will need to manage your time. There will be mandatory, optional, and advanced CPs at RTP25. If you need sleep, go for it, but it will be on the clock. You will need a mountain bike (min. front shock). I will supply the canoes, you will supply your own paddle gear. All teams will be ranked equally, but prizing will favour coed teams of four.
Remember: You don't truly know your potential until you test your limits."

"In 2025 The Longest Day Will be returning to the Adirondack Mountains of New York. This will be a 24 hour event held in the heart of one of the largest parks in the US. Teams of 2 - 4 will experience world class single track mountain biking, incredible navigation through forests and over mountains, and canoeing through wild rivers.

This race is built to challenge the toughest adventure racers but also give new folks the chance to experience a longer race format. On this course many of the checkpoints will be optional with a fewer number of mandatory points to make sure that everyone gets across the finish line together.

The Témiscamingue International Raid is a spectacular stage race organized by the Société de développement du Témiscamingue, the Témiscamingue MRC, and Endurance Aventure. This endurance race consists of a series of challenges that include trekking, running, cycling, swimming, canoeing, and spectacular rope sections.

USARA is excited to partner with the Ozark Foundation to produce the 2025 USARA National Championships in Northwest Arkansas, based out of Bentonville, Arkansas

"""Unleash your spirit for adventure with a non-stop, 6-9 hr adventure race through the rugged Manitoban wilderness! Teams of three use a map and compass to navigate an unmarked course through the back country of eastern Manitoba.

RUN, PADDLE and BIKE to attempt to be the fastest team to reach all checkpoints before the 9 hour cut off and make it to the finish line where a spectacular awards ceremony, the legendary post race party and a meal fit for a Swamp Donkey awaits!"""

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.

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.

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

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

Get ready to push limits, chase sunrises, and write your own story in the wild—because the Shenandoah Epic 24-Hour Adventure Race returns April 11-12, 2026, for its 15th legendary year in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley

"Make a team or go solo and have a blast during our annual Spring Bloom Adventure Race in and around beautiful Fredericksburg, VA.

Back for its third year, the Sufferfest in the Styx returns with a vengeance on April 25, 2026, challenging racers to navigate one of Florida’s most enigmatic and ecologically diverse landscapes. The course spans miles of Newnans Lake shoreline and threads through two major tributaries, including Camps Canal and the legendary River Styx.

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.

Take the Bite! Adventure Racing West Texas Style is an experience challenging the best racers on a wild rugged beautiful course for 16 hours.

"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.

The second Cerberus Expedition Stage Race will take place from May 7-11, 2026 at Wilderness Adventure (11176 Peaceful Valley Rd, New Castle, VA 24127). The unique setup of this event allows racers to experience the thrill of multi-day racing without all of the sleep deprivation and dependency on a diet of solely sports nutrition.

"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.

"The 2026 edition of Brake the Habit will take place in Pocahontas County West Virginia, over the course of 24 to 30 hours. Teams of 2-4 people will trek, packraft, mountain bike and navigate their way through a course that explores this amazing and unique corner of the state.

Tug Hill Outfitters is hosting the 5th annual Tug Hill Extreme Adventure on Saturday, May 30 - Sunday, May 31, 2026 in Boonville, NY, on the Tug Hill Plateau. The race start and finish will be at Hidden Meadows Campground.

In partnership with Bend Racing and CrossFit Fort Vancouver

Rainier Raid returns to Packwood for a true Pacific Northwest expedition-style adventure race set in the terrain surrounding Mount Rainier. Expect steep forest travel, ridgelines, remote navigation, and dynamic mountain conditions.

"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.

"The 24-hour Endless Mountains Adventure Race Lite is a one-day expedition-style event that will take racers on a journey through the southern Vermont. Trek, bike, packraft, and navigate along the state's sweeping vistas, cascading waterways, rich history of our nation's complex industrial past, and rugged terrain.

"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.

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.

The Maine Summer Adventure race celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026 with 24-hour, 8-hour and 3-hour races. Explore the wilds around Bethel, Maine -- recently named one of Outside Magazine's "Top 9 Small Adventure Towns in the US" -- by foot, bike and canoe. Each course is designed to be completed by all racers, with optional checkpoints added to provide an extra challenge for top teams. Teams of 2, 3 and 4 welcome, with solos considered upon request. Barbeque, burritos and local beer await teams at the finish!

The PGE 56-hour Extreme Challenge Expedition Race (48-hour winner expected time) is our primary race in 2026. The PGE is an ARWS North American expedition race for both new and experienced adventure racers. If you are a new team wanting to try expedition adventure racing, our PGE is an excellent first-time race.

The ARWS is launching the the first ever Junior Adventure Racing World Championship with Raid Temiscamingue in Canada, supported by the International Adventure Racing Association.  (IARA)

Heading into its 12th year, the Teton Ogre will send racers through some of the most beautiful terrain in the western U.S.

In 2026 The Longest Day Will be exploring a new region of the Adirondack Mountains in New York. This will be a 24 hour event held in the heart of one of the largest parks in the US. Teams of 2 - 4 will experience world class single track mountain biking, incredible navigation through forests and over mountains, and exciting wilderness packrafting.

This race is built to challenge the toughest adventure racers but also give new folks the chance to experience a longer race format. On this course many of the checkpoints will be optional with a fewer number of mandatory points to make sure that everyone gets across the finish line together.

Unfortunately our permitting does not allow for solo racers for this event.

The course we designed will be a challenge both for experienced racers and new folks alike so don’t shy away if you’re just starting out in AR, we’ve got something for everyone!

Race Course Highlights:

• Strategic route planning

• Pre-plotted maps

• Scenic and challenging terrain

• Killer post-race feed

This year’s race will take place in brand new AR territory. So get ready for an amazing adventure in a brand new venue! Since 2026 will feature packrafting, boats will not be provided by the race organization. We are requiring all teams to provide their own packrafts for the event.

Wilderness Traverse is a 24 Hour Adventure Race hosted annually in Ontario, Canada. Teams of 3 or 4 navigate using map and compass over 150 kilometers of rugged Canadian Shield back-country on foot, mountain bike and canoe. It is one of the toughest team-based endurance challenges around and simply reaching the finish line is a massive achievement.

"Make a team or go solo 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 and historic Jamestown Virginia where the site of the first permanent English settlement in North America.

The USARA National Championship has run since 2000 and this is the first visit to the Pacific Northwest & the first time the race is combined with the ARWS North American Championship.

Join us for this Midwest fall staple race in the Ozarks! There will be navigation, trekking (running or hiking), mountain biking. The EXTREME and SHORT Courses will require paddling. There may also 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!

La Ruta Madre comes back in 2027, in collaboration with Bend Racing, save the date March 13-19th

La Ruta Madre returns in 2027 to explore more of the magical mountains of Nuevo León and allow teams to experience the wonders and challenges the region has to offer.