The Transition: AR News and Updates
Friday, May 22, 2026
Kids Only AR
The Kids Adventure Race has two USARA sanctioned races in August in California and Colorado.
The events span the weekend with clinics and then race waves based on age on different days.
In addition to mountain biking, trekking and getting wet, every course is designed to challenge teams in ways they didn’t expect. Mountain bikes, trails, water crossings, rope obstacles — all tackled by the kids themselves.
Support US Youth Teams at World Championship
Eight young athletes have earned the honor of representing the United States at the inaugural Youth Adventure Racing World Championship in Canada. Now they’re working to make that opportunity possible by offsetting the costs of travel, training, and gear. If you’re looking for proof that this next generation is strong, capable, and resilient, you’re looking at it.
Full Steam To Prom
Finding checkpoints is fun, but finding prom tickets is more fun as Brunswick High School students competed to find a ticket to this year’s prom. Senior Jossalyn Henry and junior Bri Housman found the ticket while multiple underclass students participated and won gift cards.
Bicycle Friendly Driver Training
May is National Bike Month sponsored by the League of American Bicyclist.
Take the Bicycle Friendly Driver Training and share the link with friends and family.
Created by the City of Fort Collins, the driver-focused training aims to educate motorists about how and why bicyclists travel the roadways in the ways they do with the objective of developing a shared understanding for all users.
Take the course ONLINE via the League's learning center
Find a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) near you to teach the course IN-PERSON through our Connect Locally Map.
Find out how to become a League Cycling Instructor and join the network of nearly 6,000 bicycle safety educators across the country.
Gear Shed
USARA annual members receive a 30% discount on custom apparel from PACTIMO and up to two free revisions on initial designs. To get started, email us at info@usara.com and we'll get you connected!
The $50 yearly membership to USARA also helps you save with special deals from ExpertVoice including 25% off Garmin products!
REMINDER: A screenshot of the USARA membership from run signup will suffice for joining ExpertVoice. Directions are available on our membership page.
News from the Adventure Race/Endurance World
Adventure Recreation & Well-Being Research Projectinvestigating the relationship between adventure recreation and well-being for adventure recreation participants
Adventure racing described as “old fashioned” in news report
How the creation of a mountain bike park divided a community in North Idaho
The Ethics of the Non-Professional Endurance Athlete
Is the Secret to the Paddleboard Stroke Catch Hiding Just Within Reach?
Upcoming USARA Sanctioned Events
Tracking Links by Adventure Enablers
Visit the Community Race Calendar
for More Races
May 2026
New River Rush, WV, May 16
3ROC’s Pay What You Want Adventure Race, PA, May 16
Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge, WI, May 23 (TRACKING LINK)
Brake the Habit, WV, May 30 **RQ**
Tug Hill Extreme -- 24hr, NY, May 30 **RQ**
June 2026
Rainer Raid -- 30hr, WA, Jun. 6 **RQ** (TRACKING LINK)
Summer Sizzle Adventure Race - Saturday, VA, Jun. 13 (REGISTRATION CLOSES 6/12)
Jason’s Adventure Bash, SC, Jun. 13
Summer Sizzle Adventure Race - Sunday, VA, Jun. 14 (REGISTRATION CLOSES 6/12)
Union Bay Weeknight Adventure Race, WA, Jun. 16
Endless Mountains Adventure Race, VT, Jun. 22-27 (TRACKING LINK)
Endless Mountains Lite, MA, Jun. 26
Stubborn Mule, WI, Jun. 27 **RQ** (TRACKING LINK)
July 2026
Maine Summer Adventure Race - 24hr, ME, Jul. 11 **RQ** (PRICE INCREASE AFTER 5/31)
Seven Bends Adventure Race, VA, Jul. 11
Pocket Gopher Extreme, MN, Jul. 17
ChattARnooga Adventure Race, TN, Jul. 18
The Longest Day -- 24hr, NY, Jul. 25 **RQ**
Teton Ogre -- 24hr, ID, Jul. 25 **RQ** (SOLD OUT)
August 2026
The Kids Adventure Race, CO, Aug. 6-9
Cowboy Tough, WY, Aug. 7
After Dark Adventure Race, KY, Aug. 22
Quarry Mountain Quest, CO, Aug. 22
Shenandoah River Adventure Race, VA, Aug. 22 (PRICE INCREASE AFTER 5/22)
The Kids Adventure Race, CA, Aug. 28-30
Creve Coeur 4 Adventure Race, MO, Aug. 29
Unbridled Women Adventure Race, KY, Aug. 29
September 2026
East Fork Challenge, OH, Sept. 12
Greenhorn Adventure Race, MD, Sep. 12
VentureQuest Adventure Race, MD, Sep. 12 (PRICE INCREASE AFTER 6/12)
Gold Rush Adventure Challenge, CA, Sep. 19 (REGISTRATION ENDS 9/12)
La Pine Loop Race Weekend, OR, Sept. 19-20
Blue Hills Adventure Race, MA, Sept. 19
La Pine Loop Family Race, OR, Sept. 20
Reservoir Ramble, IN, Sept. 20 (PRICE INCREASE AFTER 5/31)
Coastal Traverse, DE, Sept. 26 (PRICE INCREASE AFTER 7/26)
DASH Adventure Race, UT, Sept. 26 (PRICE INCREASE AFTER 6/1)
October 2026
Central Indiana Adventure (CIA), IN, Oct. 3 (PRICE INCREASE AFTER 8/31)
Wild Driftless Adventure Race, IA, Oct. 3 (PRICE INCREASE AFTER 7/31)
Fall Foliage Adventure Race, VA, Oct. 10 (PRICE INCREASE AFTER 7/23 )
USARA National Championships, OR, Oct. 23-24
Off Road Rage Adventure Race, MO, Oct. 24
November 2026
Rocktown Adventure Race, VA, Nov. 7
The Fig, KY, Nov. 7
December 2026
Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge—Winter Edition, WI, Dec. 5
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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