The Transition: AR News and Updates
Friday, May 29, 2026
Regional Qualifiers
With seven Regional Qualifier races before the 2026 USARA National Championships, there is plenty of adventure racing left in the season. Follow the action in this weekend’s races at Enabled Tracking.
Add there is still time to register for the remaining Regional Qualifier races:
Racers cross a stream in a previous Rainer Raid.
Rainer Raid, June 6, Packwood, WA
Stubborn Mule, June 27, Cable, WI
Maine Summer Adventure Race, July 11, Greenwood, ME
The Longest Day, July 25, Elizabethtown, NY
Teton Ogre, July 25, Irwin, ID (SOLD OUT—WAITLIST ONLY)
Why Become a Cycling Educator?
Why Become a Cycling Educator?
Empower the next generation of bike riders.
May is National Bike Month sponsored by the League of American Bicyclist.
League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) are ambassadors for better biking through their education efforts.
After earning certification through a three-day, League Coach-led seminar, LCIs can teach a variety of Smart Cycling classes to children as well as adults, helping them feel more confident and secure about riding. From our youth focused classes to our Bicycle Friendly Driver curriculum, LCIs can educate people who bike and drive how to safely and legally share the road.
As a League Cycling Instructor, you could be the reason one more person chooses to hop on the saddle — and do so with confidence. LCIs have access to educational materials developed by the League and can take part in opportunities to meet other educators, continue their own education, and learn how to be an advocate for better biking in your community.
You don’t have to be an extraordinary athlete or overachieving student to be a stellar LCI, all you need is the conviction that life is better for everyone when more people ride bikes.
The League has certified more than 7,400 people as League Cycling Instructors.
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 on summer-ready gifts that are up to 60% off!
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
The thisABILITY Adventures Podcast: The Race Ramble: Cerberus 3-Day Expedition Stage Race
Danielle Lewis on Adventure Racing, Mental Toughness and Why the Only Option Is to Keep Going
Ultrarunning Damages Red Blood Cells—In a Good Way?
New Record for Longest-Ever Unsupported FKT
American mountain runner shatters Mount Everest ascent record
Resilience is a Collective Sport: How the 906 Adventure Team is Redefining Competition
NINJA WARRIOR Obstacle Racing Will Join the 2028 LA Olympics
Upcoming USARA Sanctioned Events
Tracking Links by Adventure Enablers
Visit the Community Race Calendar
for More Races
May 2026
Brake the Habit, WV, May 30 RQ(TRACKING LINK)
Tug Hill Extreme -- 24hr, NY, May 30 RQ (TRACKING LINK)
June 2026
Rainer Raid -- 30hr, WA, Jun. 6RQ (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)
The Kids Adventure Race, CO, Aug. 6-9
After Dark Adventure Race, KY, Aug. 22
Quarry Mountain Quest, CO, Aug. 22
Shenandoah River Adventure Race, VA, Aug. 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
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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