Friday, March 27, 2026

MRS on board as Paddling Sponsor for 2026 USARA National Championships

Since 2007, MRS has refined its watercraft through rigorous global field testing. Their focus is simple: combine premium materials with ultralight construction so you can trust your gear when you are miles from the finish line. This dedication to quality has made MRS a trusted partner for adventure racing teams looking to maximize their efficiency during critical paddle sections.

In multi-sport racing, every ounce and every minute matters. MRS builds packrafts that are streamlined, reliable, and champion-approved, helping you find your competitive edge on the water without weighing you down on the trail. If you are stepping up to your next starting line, consider how the right packraft can elevate your race.

MRS packrafts are available for purchase from authorized distributor microrafting.com

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for More Races

March 2026

LBL Challenge, KY, Mar. 28

April 2026

2026 Shenandoah Epic, VA, Apr. 11 **RQ** (LIVE TRACKING LINK)

Stubborn Fool, WI, Apr. 11

Crooked Compass (Rogaine), PA, Apr 18

Knox Xtreme Adventure Race, TN, Apr. 25 (REGISTRATION CLOSES 4/20)

Spring Bloom Adventure Race, VA, Apr. 25 (LIVE TRACKING LINK)

Sufferfest in the Styx, FL, Apr. 25 **RQ** (REGISTRATION CLOSES 3/29)

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** (REGISTRATION CLOSES 4/28)

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

Mission Adventure Race, IN, May 2 (PRICE INCREASE AFTER 3/31)

Cerberus 3 Day Stage Race, VA, May 8 (REGISTRATION CLOSES 4/26)

New River Rush, WV, May 16

3ROC’s Pay What You Want Adventure Race, PA, May 16 (REGISTRATION CLOSES 5/16)

Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge, WI, May 23

Brake the Habit, WV, May 30 **RQ** (PRICE INCREASE AFTER 5/3)

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

ChattARnooga Adventure Race, TN, Jul. 18

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

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

August 2026

Cowboy Tough, WY, Aug. 7

After Dark Adventure Race, KY, Aug. 22

Quarry Mountain Quest, CO, Aug. 22

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

Coastal Traverse, DE, Sept. 26

October 2026

Wild Driftless Adventure Race, IA, Oct. 3

Central Indiana Adventure (CIA), IN, Oct. 3

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

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

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