The Transition: AR News and Updates
Friday, May 23, 2025
The 2025 USARA National Championship will finish on top of the Ledger Bentonville—six stories of bikeable switchbacks!
A few spots remain—register now to secure your place!
Mailbag Episode with Mari Chandler and Andy Bacon
On this mailbag episode of USARA’s The Checkpoint Podcast, host Brent Freedland is joined by adventure racing veterans Mari Chandler and Andy Bacon for a lively and wide-ranging conversation. Drawing from listener questions, the trio dives into gear preferences, sleep strategy, and team communication among other topics.
ARWS Worlds Registration Deadline May 31
From rugged alpine peaks to untamed rivers and wild singletrack, Expedition Canada is more than a race. It is an unforgettable journey through British Columbia’s most iconic terrain.
The ARWS World Championship Race is September 22 to October 6 in Penticton, British Columbia, CA.
Registration closes May 31!
The Gear Shed: Gear for Adventure Racing
A $35 membership to USARA can save you and your crew with deals on Smith gear from 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: What’s Your Most Overlooked But Essential AR Prep Habit?
The dARk Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast— Episode 127 – When PR Meets AR: A Unique Crossover Between College Coursework and Adventure Racing
The Impact of Celebrate Trails Day 2025
Building the Future of Mountain Biking in New Mexico
A record-breaking runner's national park shortcut may land him in jail
Upcoming USARA Adventure Race Events
Tracking Links by Adventure Enablers
May 2025
Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge, WI, May 24, TRACKING LINK
Tug Hill Extreme Adventure, NY, May 31 *RQ*, TRACKING LINK
June 2025
Teton Ogre Adventure Race, ID, Jun. 14 *RQ*
Unbridled Women Adventure Race, Jun. 14
Endless Mountains Adventure Race, VT, Jun. 21
Midwest Championship AR, KS, Jun. 21 *RQ*
Rainier Raid, WA, Jun. 28 *RQ*
Stubborn Mule Adventure Race, Jun. 28 *RQ*
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*, EARLY REGISTRATION CLOSES 5/17/25
Bitter Pill Adventure Race, VT, Jul. 26
August 2025
The Longest Day, NY, Aug. 2 *RQ*
Quarry Mountain Quest, CO, Aug. 9
Waddling Warriors Adventure Race, WI, 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 EARLY REGISTRATION CLOSES 5/31/25
December 2025
Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge- Winter Edition, WI, Dec. 6
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