The Transition: AR News and Updates

Written By Bill Donohue

Friday, January 16, 2026

Race Report

Join ThisABILITY Adventure Racing's podcast for tactical advice on adventure racing from a mid-pack team's perspective.

Andrea and Chip take the mic to recap the Winter Warmup Adventure Race, a 5-hour race organized by GRIT Adventure Racing in Maryland. From cold-weather challenges to smart navigation and nonstop movement, they break down what made this race tough—and fun.

Have an adventure story, race report or an article to share with fellow adventure racers? Send it to social@usara.com for inclusion in the Transition.

IARA 2026 General Meeting

The second Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International Adventure Racing Association (IARA) will take place on Wednesday, 21 January 2026 at 19h00 GMT on Zoom. Click here for more information.

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Visit the Community Race Calendar for More Races

January 2026

The Chill: Winter Adventure Race, VA, Jan. 24

Wicked Winter Navigation Race (ROGAINE), WA, Jan. 31

February 2026

Apex Endurance Challenge, FL, Feb. 7

The Jailbreak Adventure Race, TX, Feb. 21

March 2026

Extreme Break Up, OK, Mar. 7

Great Owl, OH, Mar. 14 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE Jan. 16

Frozen Foot Challenge Adventure Race, VA, Mar. 14

Lake Kissimmee Endurance Challenge, FL, Mar. 21

LBL Challenge, KY, Mar. 28

April 2026

2026 Shenandoah Epic, VA, Apr. 11 **RQ**

Stubborn Fool, WI, Apr. 11 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE Jan. 17

Crooked Compass (Rogaine), PA, Apr 18

Knox Xtreme Adventure Race, TN, Apr. 25

Spring Bloom Adventure Race, VA, Apr. 25

Sufferfest in the Styx, FL, Apr. 25 **RQ**

SunRiver Scramble, OR, Apr. 25

SunRiver Family Race, OR, Apr. 26

May 2026

Midwest Championship Adventure Race--24-hr Ozarks Challenge, MO, May 2 **RQ**

Rock, Roll & Rattlesnake Challenge Adventure Race -- 16hr, TX, May 2 **RQ**

Eastern Shore Sprint 6-Hour AR, DE, May 2

Cerberus 3 Day Stage Race, VA, May 8

New River Rush, WV, May 16

3ROC’s Pay What You Want Adventure Race, PA, May 16

Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge, WI, May 23

Brake the Habit, VA, May 30 **RQ**

Tug Hill Extreme -- 24hr, NY, May 30 **RQ**

June 2026

Rainer Raid -- 30hr, WA, Jun. 6 **RQ**

Summer Sizzle Adventure Race - Saturday, VA, Jun. 13

Summer Sizzle Adventure Race - Sunday, VA, Jun. 14

Union Bay Weeknight Adventure Race, WA, Jun. 16

Endless Mountains Adventure Race, VT, Jun. 22-27

Endless Mountains Lite, MA, Jun. 26

Stubborn Mule, WI, Jun. 27 **RQ**

July 2026

Maine Summer Adventure Race - 24hr, ME, Jul. 11 **RQ**

Seven Bends Adventure Race, VA, Jul. 11

Pocket Gopher Extreme, MN, Jul. 17

The Longest Day -- 24hr, NY, Jul. 25 **RQ**

Teton Ogre -- 24hr, ID, Jul. 25 **RQ**'

August 2026

Cowboy Tough, WY, Aug. 7

Creve Coeur 4 Adventure Race, MO, Aug. 29

September 2026

East Fork Challenge, OH, Sept. 12

Greenhorn Adventure Race, MD, Sep. 12

VentureQuest Adventure Race, MD, Sep. 12

San Francisco Adventure Race, CA, Sep. 19

La Pine Loop Race Weekend, OR, Sept. 19-20

La Pine Loop Family Race, OR, Sept. 20

October 2026

Wild Driftless Adventure Race, IA, Oct. 3

Fall Foliage Adventure Race, VA, Oct. 10 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE Apr. 1

November 2026

Rocktown Adventure Race, VA, Nov. 7

The Fig, KY, Nov. 7

Have an adventure story, race report or an article to share with fellow adventure racers? Send it to social@usara.com for inclusion in the Transition.

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