The Transition: AR News and Updates
Friday, August 1, 2025
Final Regional Qualifier
With the upcoming 2025 USARA National Championship in Bentonville, AR, in September, the Longest Day adventure race in Inlet, NY is the final chance for a mixed gender 3/4 team to win spot in the race and receive the bonus points in the National Rankings.
Participants Needed
Race Report Roundup
The Bitter Pill Adventure Race shows spirit of adventure racing
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.
The Gear Shed: Gear for Adventure Racing
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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 Bend Racing Podcast: Conversations with Character: Rootstock Racing (Part 2)
Brunswick team's Canadian wilderness race ends before finish line
The Gear that Helps Me Hike More Isn’t Even Hiking Gear
An Ode to the Small But Mighty Wet Wipe
Rise to the top: Why hiking became a generation’s escape
Kayaker Paddles Over The Steepest Rideable Waterfall Section In The World
Upcoming USARA Adventure Race Events
Tracking Links by Adventure Enablers
August 2025
The Longest Day, NY, Aug. 2 *RQ* TRACKING LINK
Quarry Mountain Quest, CO, Aug. 9
Dark Sky Challenge, FL, Aug. 9
Waddling Warriors Adventure Race, WI, Aug. 23
Creve Coeur 4 Adventure Race, MO, Aug. 23
Endeavor Team Challenge, CA, Aug. 23
September 2025
2025 USARA National Championship, AR, Sept. 12-13
Battle by the Brook, CO, Sept. 20
VentureQuest Adventure Race (4+8 Hour), Va, Sept. 28
October 2025
Wild Driftless Adventure Race, IA, Oct. 4
Central Indiana Adventure (CIA), IN, Oct. 4
Buff Betty Women’s Adventure Race, VA, Oct. 4
Fall Foliage Adventure Race, VA, Oct. 18 *RQ*
La Pine Loop, OR, Oct. 18
La Pine Loop Family Race, OR, Oct. 19
Off Road Rage Adventure Race, MO, Oct. 25
November 2025
Milwaukee Area Fall Frenzy, WI, Nov. 1
The Two Rivers Adventure Race, PA, Nov. 15
No Sleep Adventure Race, IN, Nov. 22
December 2025
Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge- Winter Edition, WI, Dec. 6
May 2026
Cerberus 3 Day Stage Race, VA, May 8
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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