ARWS SOUTH
AMERICA

The Guerreiros Naventura is an adventure race that challenges teams in one of the most striking landscapes of the Alagoas backlands (sertão). Over several days, athletes face demanding courses that combine physical endurance, strategic navigation, and teamwork, exploring trails, rivers, and natural areas of the region.

This race will take place in one of the wildest and most beautiful landscapes in the planet, the Chilean Fire Belt in the Andes Mountains

LA XK Race se desarrollará en la provincia de San Juan, en la zona de RODEO muy cerca de la Cordillera de Los Andes con inmejorables vista a glaciares, y en donde los ríos que nacen allí desembocan en el Embalse Cuesta del Viento por donde se realizará el kayak entre el lago, islas paradisíacas y rios. En el trekking llegarán a una cumbre emblemática con mucha navegación.

The Malacara Expedition race returns in 2026 with a fabulous new destination for the Brazilian ARWS Qualifier - the Amazon!

"La Gesta, is an adventure race commemorating its tenth anniversary, six of which have been celebrated as a member of the ARWS South American Region, hosting the first race of the circuit in 2021 and the South American Championship race in 2023.

The Bituin Adventure Race is an expedition-format adventure race held between the coastline and the forest areas of southern Brazil.

Colombia is a magical and biodiverse country that surprises with its magnificent culture, natural sceneries and flora and fauna.

In 2026 the magic returns…”FROM THE DEPTHS OF THE EARTH, WHERE RAW NATURE BREATHES AND THE SOUL AWAKENS”

The Malacara Race marks its arrival in the Triângulo Mineiro. The race takes place in one of the most iconic landscapes of the Minas Gerais savanna (Cerrado), a benchmark location for various national and international outdoor sporting competitions.

A tough experience for endurance athletes and an amazing time for newcomers. 150-200kms in remote hills and valleys in Northern Uruguay

Gear up for next edition of Desert Challenge. 

The Haka Expedition Jalapão has been invited to be the grand finale of the ARWS Brasil Series 2026.

After 60 editions and 20 consecutive years, we are committed to taking the XK Race to the highest level next year. We are launching the XK Race Patagonia Esquel 2026, an expedition race which will be an Adventure Racing World Series Qualifier.

"Huairasinchi is Ecuador’s flagship expedition adventure race and one of the true benchmarks of the sport. Proud host of the Adventure Racing World Championship in 2014 and again in 2024, it stands out as the race with the most editions in adventure racing history—a legacy built through consistency, innovation, and world-class organization.

"Huairasinchi adds a new 24-hour category designed for the South American regional adventure racing circuit—an intense, high-level race built for teams aiming to step up toward world qualifiers. This format will bring together strong local and international teams who are building experience, speed, and consistency on their path to the global stage.

"La Gesta, an adventure race with ten years of history, is honored to host the ARWS South America Championshio for the second time. The first final took place in June 2023, with teams from six South American countries participating (Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, and Uruguay)