Northeast Adventure Racing Series
The Northeast region offers racers a more remote corner of the country for exploration. Rolling hills, rugged mountains, expansive forests, flowing rivers, idyllic lakes, and the spectacular north Atlantic coastline, it’s a magical place to race. The region is also full of welcoming towns and villages not to mention tight-knit local racing communities. While there aren’t as many races in the region than some others, there are deep roots harkening back to iconic events such as the Appalachian Extreme and Untamed New England.
Organizations like the New York Adventure Racing Association and the Green Mountain Adventure Racing Association have been producing incredible events for over two decades, and the RD teams with Rootstock Racing, Strong Machine, and Tug Hill Outfitters have been organizing races collectively for over three decades and have honed their craft by racing all over the country and beyond. Whatever event you choose will be designed with attention and care and will surely provide you with a top-notch experience.
Regional Race Directors
Series Races
Keep an eye on this page! We may add a race or two depending on permitting and RD plans. If we do add an event, there may be a change to the published ranking rules.
(USARA Regional Qualifier)
May 30, 2026
Boonville, NY
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(ARWC Qualifier)
June 22, 2026
North Adams, MA
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June 26, 2026
North Adams, MA
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(USARA Regional Qualifier)
July 11, 2026
Greenwood, ME
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(USARA Regional Qualifier)
July 25, 2026
Elizabethtown, NY
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Rankings, Rules, and Prizes
The Northeast Regional Series utilizes the USARA rankings to calculate and update our regional rankings of the premier mixed-gender teams and individual racers. The rankings will follow USARA rankings rules and procedures, but only include the races above. USARA and the Northeast Regional Series will award the following three prizes:
Premier Mixed Gender Champion: At the end of the season, the top ranked 3/4 person, mixed-gender team will earn a $400 credit toward the USARA National Championship.*
Weekend Warriors: Northeast Racers who complete at least THREE of the scheduled events will receive a branded piece of merchandise.
Lottery Winner: In addition, each racer completing at least THREE of the scheduled events will be entered in a random drawing for a $100 cash prize.
Tiebreakers
If mixed-gender teams are tied at the end of the season, ties will be broken in the following manner:
Head-to-head results in regional races
Overall placement in the national USARA rankings
*USARA prize is not deferrable to future seasons.
Additional Resources
Questions? ____________ serves as the Northeast regional coordinator. Email him here!
Want to build a team? Just looking for one teammate? Check out the Northeast regional teammate finder.
New to Adventure Racing? Dive into USARA’s extensive articles in our “New to AR Playbook.”