The Transition: AR News and Updates
Friday, June 27, 2025
Regional Qualifier Weekend Extravaganza:
Rainer Raid &
Stubborn Mule
The Gear Shed: Gear for Adventure Racing
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News from the Adventure Race/Endurance World
AR School Question of the Week: What’s One “Luxury” You Always Bring to a Race?
The DarkZone: An Adventure Racing Podcast: Episode 133 – Flash Podcast: 2025 Endless Mountains Adventure Race – Day 5 (We Think!)
Throwback Thursday: Tinker Juarez Remembers the Glory Days of ’90s XC Racing
The Most Stunning Trail Running Destinations in America
What is the Western States Endurance Run – and why is it such a big deal in ultra running?
Ultra GOAT Kilian Jornet says Western States comeback will be one of his “biggest challenges”
U.S. Public Land Sales Are Halted, But Still Remain a Threat to Runners
Mountain Bikers Wary of Changes to Public Lands Sell-Off Bill
Upcoming USARA Adventure Race Events
Tracking Links by Adventure Enablers
June 2025
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
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