The Transition: AR News and Updates
Friday, October 1, 2026
Race Report Roundup
Joy Through Movement
Lexie Brown and Laura Linville raced at the Buff Betty Adventure Race. Their goals were to have fun and push themselves. Read the report to see if they met their goals while moving through the course!
Bashing Bush, Redlining, and Winning Without Bikes: Team 4HF’s Improbable La Pine Loop Victory
The 9th annual La Pine Loop was meant to be a final high-octane tune-up for Chelsey Magness and Matthias Arnbert before heading to the USARA National Championships next month. Find out how they dealt with the curveballs thrown at them.
Aden Gear Discount
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!
Gear Shed
The $50 yearly membership to USARA provides access to discounts at ExpertVoice!
REMINDER: A screenshot of the USARA membership from run signup will suffice for joining ExpertVoice. Directions are available on our membership page.
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!
National Championship Sponsors & Partners
News from the Adventure Race/Endurance World
ARWS World Championship Tracking Link
Nathan Fa’avae Takes on America’s Longest Non-Stop Paddle Race
TDZ: Course Release Podcast—Adventure Racing World Championship 2026 Corsica
Autumn colors beat summer wildflowers on Mount Rainier’s Skyline Trail
“I want to be that old 78-year-old lady riding around and racing her bike”
Miniature pigs race through obstacle course in daily farm enrichment
Air Force captain finds resilience through endurance running
Paddling program brings peace to veterans
Defending the Gorge: A Stand-Up Paddle Board Champion Returns to the Tennessee River
Upcoming USARA Sanctioned Events
Tracking Links by Adventure Enablers
Visit the Community Race Calendar
for More Races
October 2026
Central Indiana Adventure (CIA), IN, Oct. 3
Sleep When You’re Dead, CO, Oct. 3
Wild Driftless Adventure Race, IA, Oct. 3 (TRACKING LINK)
Fall Foliage Adventure Race, VA, Oct. 10 (TRACKING LINK)
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
April 2027
2027 Shenandoah Epic, VA, Apr. 10 (REGISTRATION OPENS 9/29)
May 2027
Spring Bloom Adventure Race, VA, May 1 (PRICE INCREASE AFTER 12/31)
Rockbridge Adventure Race, VA, May 22
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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