The Transition: AR News and Updates
Friday, December 5, 2025
USARA to Sponsor Two Teams at Youth Adventure Race World Championship
USARA will sponsor two teams—one in each of the U18 and U25 age groups—to compete at the first Youth Adventure Race World Championship! This landmark event will take place in Quebec, Canada from July 23–26.
Young athletes and adventure racers interested in representing Team USA on the world stage are invited to apply by completing the linked Google Form. Applications are open and will close on January 15th, and USARA will sponsor the selected 2-person teams by covering entry fees for the inaugural event.
Motivated, team-oriented youth racers from across the country are encouraged to apply. We look forward to seeing the talent stepping forward for this historic event, and hope that this moment can serve as a catalyst for more youth participation in AR more broadly!
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Tracking Links by Adventure Enablers
December 2025
The Enigma, FL, Dec. 13
Raid the Rock Adventure Race, AR, Dec. 20
January 2026
Winter Warm Up Adventure Race, MD, Jan. 10 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE Dec. 21
The Chill: Winter Adventure Race, VA, Jan. 24 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE Nov. 30
Wicked Winter Navigation Race (ROGAINE), WA, Jan. 31 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE Dec. 31
February 2026
Apex Endurance Challenge, FL, Feb. 7 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE Nov. 30
March 2026
Extreme Break Up, OK, Mar. 7
Great Owl, OH, Mar. 14
Frozen Foot Challenge Adventure Race, VA, Mar. 14 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE 12/31
Lake Kissimmee Endurance Challenge, FL, Mar. 21
April 2026
2026 Shenandoah Epic, VA, Apr. 11 **RQ** EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE Dec. 31
Stubborn Fool, WI, Apr. 11 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE Jan. 17
Knox Xtreme Adventure Race, TN, Apr. 25 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE Dec. 1
Spring Bloom Adventure Race, VA, Apr. 25 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE Dec. 31
Sufferfest in the Styx, FL, Apr. 25 **RQ**
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**
Eastern Shore Sprint 6-Hour AR, DE, May 2 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE Dec. 2
Waddling Warriors Adventure Race, WI, May 2
Cerberus 3 Day Stage Race, VA, May 8 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE Dec. 19
New River Rush, WV, May 15 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE Dec. 31
Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge, WI, May 23
Brake the Habit, VA, May 30 **RQ** EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE Feb. 8
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 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE Dec. 31
Summer Sizzle Adventure Race - Sunday, VA, Jun. 14 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE Dec. 31
Union Bay Weeknight Adventure Race, WA, Jun. 16
Endless Mountains Adventure Race, VT, Jun. 22-27
Stubborn Mule, WI, Jun. 27 **RQ** EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE Jan. 10
July 2026
Maine Summer Adventure Race - 24hr, ME, Jul. 11 **RQ**
Seven Bends Adventure Race, VA, Jul. 11 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE Dec. 31
Pocket Gopher Extreme, MN, Jul. 17
The Longest Day -- 24hr, NY, Jul. 25 **RQ**
Teton Ogre -- 24hr, ID, Jul. 25 **RQ**'
August 2026
Cowboy Tough, WY, Aug. 7 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE Dec. 31
September 2026
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
October 2026
Wild Driftless Adventure Race, IA, Oct. 3
Fall Foliage Adventure Race, VA, Oct. 10 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE Apr. 1
November 2026
Rocktown Adventure Race, VA, Nov. 11 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE Dec. 31
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