SOUTH AMERICA
SERIES

About South America Series

The ARWS Regional Circuit is a collection of the best mid-distance adventure races in each global region. Event organisers set a unique course to test athletes over 125-250km course 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 an entry to the ARWS Regional Championship. The winner of the Regional Championship gains entry to the Adventure Racing World Championship.

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

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13
Feb

Regional Championship

CHARRUA CHALLENGE is this years South America's Championship 

13 Feb - 16 Feb 2025
Distance
250-300km
Course Open
45 hours
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
160 Athletes

09
Mar

South America Series Tierra Indomita - VULCANIA

World Champs Qualifier

This race will take place in one of the wildest and most beautiful landscapes in the planet, the Chilean Andes Mountain range Fire Belt. Where the best athletes of the world will row across crystal clear rivers and lakes, they will hike great mountains, and above all, will conquer the summit of an amazing volcano. Orientation will take them across millenary araucaria forests, and peradventure, across the glaciers that surround the area.

A wild, beautiful, and true adventure awaits.

09 Mar - 14 Mar 2025
Distance
450 KM
Course Open
5 Days
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
40

05
May

South America Series MALACARA RACE CHAPADA DIAMANTINA

World Champs Qualifier

Chapada Diamantina is a mountainous region located in the interior of Bahia, known for its lush landscapes, waterfalls, caves, trails, and unique rock formations. The city of Lençóis is considered the gateway to Chapada Diamantina, being a charming historic municipality with colonial houses, cobblestone streets, and a welcoming atmosphere. Lençóis offers a complete tourist infrastructure, with accommodation options, restaurants, and travel agencies to explore the natural beauty of the region. It is an ideal destination for eco-tourism and adventure lovers.

05 May - 10 May 2025
Distance
500km
Course Open
6 Days
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
50 teams

26
Jul

South America Series Kraft Race

Kraft Race is an adventure race that has been taking place in the coastal region of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil since 2017. It is defined as a multi-sport competition in which athletes have intense contact with nature, moving in teams practicing Mountain Biking, Trekking, Paddling and Vertical Techniques, seeking to reach Control Points (CPs) located on the terrain, using only maps or topographic charts and a compass for orientation.

26 Jul - 27 Jul 2025
Distance
150km
Course Open
24 Hours
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
200 Racers

20
Nov

South America Series Malacara Race - Brazil

O Jalapão é uma região deslumbrante situada no estado do Tocantins, no Brasil. Conhecido por sua paisagem única e preservada, o Jalapão atrai viajantes que buscam aventura e contato com a natureza. Com suas dunas alaranjadas, cachoeiras refrescantes, formações rochosas impressionantes e rios cristalinos, o Jalapão é um paraíso para os amantes do ecoturismo e da prática de esportes ao ar livre. Além disso, a cultura local também é rica e cativante, proporcionando aos visitantes uma imersão autêntica na vida e nas tradições do povo dessa região. Explore o Jalapão e descubra sua beleza selvagem e inesquecível!

20 Nov - 23 Nov 2025
Distance
["250km"]
Course Open
36 hours
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
200 Athletes

29
Nov

South America Series Non Stop Imptek

Regional Championship

Nons Stop has 12 editions in Ecuador and has been a race with formats of 24, 12 and 8 hours. It is an adventure race that has motivated national racers to participate in the Huairasinchi while exploring unique places between the Andes and lowland areas of cloud forest and jungle.

29 Nov - 30 Nov 2025
Distance
['180km', '100km']
Course Open
32 Hours
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
50 Teams

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