The Transition: AR News and Updates
Friday, August 15, 2025
2025 National Championship
Sponsors
USARA is stoked to have Zanfel on board as a Race Stage Sponsor for the 2025 USARA National Championships. Our course vetters say they might have seen some poison ivy on the course, so you'll be glad to know that every racer will be getting a tube of Zanfel in their swag bag! Just 30 seconds to itch relief.
Word has it there might be a little biking at the 2025 USARA National Championships in Northwest Arkansas. Fortunately, Squirt Cycling Products returns as a TA Sponsor, so racers can look forward to a free bottle of the best chain lube in their swag bags! Also, be aware that the rock in Northwest Arkansas is infamous for chewing up tires and spitting them out. We suggest picking up some Squirt Tyre Sealant with BeadBlock from your favorite local bike shop, or online at www.squirtcycling.us.
Race Report Roundup
A Love Letter to Adventure Racing: Britt Mason’s USARA 2024 National Championship Recap
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
ExpertVoice now offers goodr shades and your $35 yearly membership to USARA gets you access to ExpertVoice!
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
AR School Question of the Week: Basically, I want to be able to push my heart rate higher for longer, but my legs won't seem to let me. How do I do this?
The dARk Zone: An Adventuring Racing Podgast: Episode 140 – ITERA Flash Episode with RD Paul McGreal
Toughest Journey Yet: An Endurance Athlete’s Fight With Cancer
Runner Sets New FKT On Vermont’s Long Trail By Almost A Full Day
This Vermont Race Combines Donuts And Mountain Biking
Meet your new adventure buddy: Rancho Luna Lobos’ sled dogs ready for adoption
Ninja-style obstacle racing to be a ‘game-changer’, says UIPM president
Drop-bar MTBs refuse to go away – and this wild ‘Frankenbuild’ proves it
The Pacific Northwest’s once-thriving paddlesports manufacturing industry is vanishing
Upcoming USARA Adventure Race Events
Tracking Links by Adventure Enablers
August 2025
Waddling Warriors Adventure Race, WI, Aug. 23
Creve Coeur 4 Adventure Race, MO, Aug. 23
Endeavor Team Challenge, CA, Aug. 23 TRACKING LINK
September 2025
2025 USARA National Championship, AR, Sept. 12-13 TRACKING LINK
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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