The Transition: AR News and Updates
Friday, October 24, 2025
USARA Membership Perk—ExpertVoice
Numerous races on the USARA Events Calendar and all of the races listed in the weekly Transition newsletter are sanctioned races by USARA. These races agree to follow a number of safety, logistical, and communication related standards.
One requirement is that racers purchase either a single event permit ($8) or an annual membership to USARA ($35).
A perk of the $35 year long membership is access to ExpertVoice— a hub of gear information and discounts. Their mission is to provide a place where brands can engage industry experts, offering them education, exclusive incentives and firsthand experiences with their products. The outcome? A cycle of genuine brand advocacy, fueled by honest recommendations that empower consumers to buy with expertise. So you can lend your voice to the product information—and who has more gear knowledge that adventure racers!
The site also offers discounts beyond gear such as travel and event discounts to ski resorts, NFL games, and Disney World.
Every week, the Transition features a link to some of the latest deals—including those open to friends and family!
Access to ExpertVoice is one of the ways that USARA supports the Adventure Race Community. So join today!
QR Code for ExpertVoice
Your $35 yearly membership to USARA provides a plethora of deals at ExpertVoice!
REMINDER: A screenshot of the USARA membership from run signup will suffice for joining ExpertVoice. Directions are available on our membership page.
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Upcoming USARA Adventure Race Events
Tracking Links by Adventure Enablers
October 2025
Off Road Rage Adventure Race, MO, Oct. 25
November 2025
Milwaukee Area Fall Frenzy, WI, Nov. 1
Treasure Coast Adventure Race, FL, Nov. 8
The Two Rivers Adventure Race, PA, Nov. 15 **RQ** TRACKING LINK
No Sleep Adventure Race, IN, Nov. 22
December 2025
Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge- Winter Edition, WI, Dec. 6
The Enigma, FL, Dec. 13
Raid the Rock Adventure Race, AR, Dec. 20
January 2026
The Chill: Winter Adventure Race, VA, Jan. 24
February 2026
Apex Endurance Challenge, FL, Feb. 7
March 2026
Lake Kissimmee Endurance Challenge, FL, Mar. 21
April 2026
2026 Shenandoah Epic, VA, Apr. 11 **RQ**
Stubborn Fool, WI, Apr. 11
Knox Xtreme Adventure Race, TN, Apr. 25
Spring Bloom Adventure Race, VA, Apr. 25
Sufferfest in the Styx, FL, Apr. 25 **RQ**
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
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
Stubborn Mule, WI, Jun. 27 **RQ**
July 2026
Maine Summer Adventure Race - 24hr, ME, Jul. 11 **RQ**
The Longest Day -- 24hr, NY, Jul. 25 **RQ**
Teton Ogre -- 24hr, ID, Jul. 25 **RQ**
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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