The Transition: AR News and Updates
Friday, October 9, 2026
Estonia ACE/La Sportiva Wins ARWS
After more than 125 hours of non-stop trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, rafting, rope work, navigation and canyoning on a 500km course which took in many of the most iconic outdoor locations on the ‘Isle of Beauty’, the Estonian team jumped out of their packrafts, raised their arms in celebration and crossed the finish line on the beach at 14.45.22.
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
Pilates Is the Worst. Here’s Why Runners Should Do It Anyway
The Swedish Sport of Swimrun Is Spreading Across the U.S.
Interview - Nathan Fa'avae Opens Up on Racing, Resilience and a Life of Adventure
Ironman World Championship 2026's Oldest Competitor
Adventure Has No Retirement Age
A 485-mile Mountain Biking Trail Is Coming to Vermont—With Swimming Holes, a Yurt, and a Forest Hut
For years, I was an ego runner & kept bonking on uphills. I found the answer in “power hiking”
Upcoming USARA Sanctioned Events
Tracking Links by Adventure Enablers
Visit the Community Race Calendar
for More Races
October 2026
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
January 2027
Winter Warm-Up, MD, Jan. 9 (REGISTRATION ENDS 1/6/27)
April 2027
2027 Shenandoah Epic, VA, Apr. 10 (PRICE INCREASE AFTER 10/30)
May 2027
Spring Bloom Adventure Race, VA, May 1 (PRICE INCREASE AFTER 12/31)
Rockbridge Adventure Race, VA, May 22
October 2027
Wild Driftless, IA, Oct. 2 (REGISTRATION OPENS 1/4/27)
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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