Welcome
The sport of Adventure Racing is sweeping the nation at a phenomenal rate.
The new challenges presented to adventure racers have caused the sport to grow by leaps and
bounds daily in popularity. Adventure Racing is one of the few sports where just completing a
race is often considered a victory. Another driving factor in Adventure racing is the emphasis
that is placed on teamwork, rather than individual achievement.
Adventure Racing offers an easy crossover for cyclist, runners and water
sport enthusiasts just to mention a few. Adventure races can vary anywhere from
2-5 person teams, with some events now offering solo categories. The
disciplines can also vary from race to race. Adventure racing can include
shredding through tight single track on a mountain bike or orienteering and
hiking through a dense forest. Adventure racers may find themselves ripping
down rapids in a canoe and then rappelling off a 100 foot rock face. The races
can last a few hours or several days and can cover 10 - 100 miles or more!
The USARA membership entitles you to all of this and a whole lot more! Joining the
USARA gives you a one year license that allows you to race in any USARA Sanctioned event in
the nation. USARA members will also receive Adventure World Magazine. Adventure World Magazine
is jam packed with exciting race news and training tips. So climb on board, get your USARA racing license, and dive into the exciting new challenges
of Adventure Racing.
USARA Mission Statement
To guide and assist race directors and committees in conducting fun, safe, and fair events. To provide for the health, welfare, and safety of participants, spectators, officials and volunteers. To aid in the continued positive growth of the sport of adventure racing.
USARA Executive Board
| Troy Farrar |
USARA |
| Todd Jackson |
Seventh Wave Production |
| Tracyn Thayer |
Racing Ahead |
| John Walker |
Legal Counsel |
| Patrick Harper |
Team Montrail |
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USARA Adventure Racer Code of Ethics
- I will practice minimum impact traveling.
- I will respect the land and inhabitants in which I travel.
- I will not litter.
- I will practice good sportsmanship.
- I will lend aid to those in need during competition.
- I will abide by the rules & regulations of the event.
USARA Racer Advisory Board
The USARA has created a Racer Advisory board consisting of racer
representatives. The racer representatives are a direct pipeline for racers to
voice their concerns and suggestions.
USARA Safety Compliance Commitee
The USARA has created a compliance commitee for racers to report unsafe
practices, as well as promoters who are not following the minimum safety standards.
The USARA would also like to encourage racers to report events which are
practicing exceptional safety standards.
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