The Transition: AR News and Updates
Friday, June 13, 2025
Regional Qualifier:
The Teton Ogre
Tracking for the Teton Ogre 24hr Adventure Race race will go live at 12:00pm mountain time on Saturday, June 14th.
The Race Directors promise to have something totally amazing in store for 2025 with a 24hr and an 8hr course in the mountains surrounding Birch Creek Valley, Idaho. Click here for a sneak peek at the 2025 course, and visit the race details page for more info.
The Checkpoint Podcast: Leveling Up to Expedition Races
On this episode of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast, host Brent Freedland is joined by Brian Gatens, host of The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast, for a deep dive into the world of expedition-length racing. From choosing your first race to travel logistics, international race prep, and lessons learned the hard way, Brian shares what it takes to level up. Along the way, he busts a few myths and offers practical advice drawn from years of on-course experience, as well as some terrible decisions. Whether you're planning your first expedition race or chasing a podium, this episode delivers the real-world insights you need to go farther, smarter, and stronger.
The Gear Shed: Gear for Adventure Racing
A $35 membership to USARA grants access to ExpertVoice a platform that connects brands with industry experts for exclusive discounted shopping and learning opportunities.
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: What do you tell yourself when it sucks? We all hit the wall. What’s your go-to mental reset, mantra, or focus trick when the race gets dark and you’re deep in the pain cave?
Race Recap Video: Expedition Oregon 2025 - The High Desert Edition
Video Race Report: Adventure South Life— Expedition Oregon Race To The Finish
The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast: Episode 129 – Endurance with a Mission: Adventure Racers and The Korima Health Initiative
Teams to Watch at the 2025 Endless Mountains Adventure Race
The NORCHA Expedition Race in Portugal Joins the Adventure Racing World Series
How to progress from marathon to ultramarathon
Training for Western States: Lessons from the Pros
UTMB's Environmental Travel Policy, Explained
Opinion: Ethical mountaineers take responsibility, not shortcuts
Upcoming USARA Adventure Race Events
Tracking Links by Adventure Enablers
June 2025
Teton Ogre Adventure Race, ID, Jun. 14 *RQ* TRACKING LINK
Unbridled Women Adventure Race, Jun. 14
Endless Mountains Adventure Race, VT, Jun. 21 TRACKING LINK
Midwest Championship AR, KS, Jun. 21 *RQ* TRACKING LINK
Rainier Raid, WA, Jun. 28 *RQ*
Stubborn Mule Adventure Race, Jun. 28 *RQ* TRACKING LINK
July 2025
Never Summer Adventure Race 24 & 12hr, CO, Jul. 12 *RQ*
Maine Summer Adventure Race, ME, Jul. 12 *RQ*
MNOC Summer Adventure Race, MN, Jul. 12
Pocket Gopher Challenges, MN, Jul. 17 *RQ*
Bitter Pill Adventure Race, VT, Jul. 26
August 2025
The Longest Day, NY, Aug. 2 *RQ*
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
November 2025
Milwaukee Area Fall Frenzy, WI, Nov. 1
Off Road Rage Adventure Race, MO, Nov. 8
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
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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