SPECIAL EDITION THURSDAY, October 22, 2026
2026 USARA National Championship
Welcome to this Special Edition of the Transition, dedicated to all things Nationals. The 2026 USARA National Championships begin at 7 am Friday morning and finish at 3 pm Saturday afternoon, at Diamond Lake Resort in southern Oregon. The race not only crowns the top adventure racing teams in the US, but also serves as the ARWS North America Championship, with the top team in the Premiere Mixed Gender division receiving a Free Entry to the 2027 ARWS World Championships. The titles won’t be easily won, with Bend Racing having designed a course that will test every team, climbing 17,582’ over 113 miles.
Here’s everything you need to know to follow the race:
RACE COVERAGE PAGE
Start at the USARA website, which will aggregate coverage from across all sources and point you in the right direction for dotwatching, podcasting, photos, racer interviews and more. Just click over to www.usara.com after the race begins for full coverage throughout the race.
ENABLED TRACKING LINK
For your dotwatching fans, be sure to share the link to the Enabled Tracking race page to your social feeds: https://live.enabledtracking.com/usara2026/
ON-SITE SPECTATOR MAP
After the race begins, spectators can find on the website a link to a Google Map with locations of scenic and spectator-friendly spots on the course to watch teams and take photos.
SHOUT-OUT
We can’t thank enough the generous sponsors and partners who have contributed to this year’s event. We encourage you to support these brands and say thanks whenever you have a chance.
USARA is excited to announce that Aden Gear is on board as a CP Sponsor for the 2026 National Championships!
In our sport, Aden Gear stands out as a one-of-a-kind and the best online store out there for adventure racing, with gear specifically designed for racers. It's because the founder, owners, and partners are all adventure racers themselves. They and hundreds of other racers use this gear during their races.
Whether you are an experienced racer or new to the sport, you will find something to enhance your racing experience and capabilities - visit www.adengear.com for a large selection of items.
Also, take advantage of a 15% discount for all those racing in Nationals this year (discount code: ILOVEUSARA2026).
Hottest items sold by Aden Gear have a large fanbase, and these include AR shin guards, bike map boards, various plate/bike/wrist compasses, race fuel (4HourFuel), AR bivy, rain skirt, waterproof waist-pouch, AR gloves, bike towing system, and a bunch of little things that are highly useful during short and long races.
Aden Gear will have a small booth with select items for purchase during check-in at Diamond Lake Resort on October 22nd!
National Championship Sponsors & Partners
Upcoming USARA Sanctioned Events
Tracking Links by Adventure Enablers
Visit the Community Race Calendar
for More Races
October 2026
USARA National Championships, OR, Oct. 23-24 (TRACKING LINK)
Off Road Rage Adventure Race, MO, Oct. 24
November 2026
Milwaukee Area Fall Frenzy (MAFF), WI, NOV. 7 (REGISTRATION ENDS 10/31)
Rocktown Adventure Race, VA, Nov. 7 (REGISTRATION ENDS 10/20)
The Fig, KY, Nov. 7 **REGIONAL QUALIFIER** (REGISTRATION ENDS 11/1; Shirt Deadline is 10/20)
Raid the Rock Adventure Race, Nov. 21 (PRICE INCREASE 10/31)
December 2026
Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge—Winter Edition, WI, Dec. 5
January 2027
Winter Warm-Up, MD, Jan. 9 (REGISTRATION ENDS 1/6/27)
April 2027
2027 Shenandoah Epic, VA, Apr. 10 (PRICE INCREASE AFTER 10/30)
May 2027
Spring Bloom Adventure Race, VA, May 1 (PRICE INCREASE AFTER 12/31)
Rockbridge Adventure Race, VA, May 22
October 2027
Wild Driftless, IA, Oct. 2 (REGISTRATION OPENS 1/4/27)
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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