Overview
USARA has adopted and now maintains the Adventure Racing Cooperative power rankings of all races that had US competitors (provided that the race sends along the complete results). Rankings are computed for seven divisions: coed 3/4, male 3/4, female 3/4, coed-2, male-2, female-2, and solo male and female. There is no need to register for the power series. All US racers are automatically included in the power rankings.
All races are included in the power rankings provided:
The list of included races is published and updated throughout the season. Virtual events are eligible to be included if all the racers did the same course (but possibly not on the same day).
Results need to include the race date, location, winning time, and an ranked list of the teams that competed. Each team needs to have its associated division and team members listed. Here's a sample Excel sheet for guidance.
Adjustments to the rankings equations can occur once a year in October as needed.
USARA has adopted and now maintains the Adventure Racing Cooperative power rankings of all races that had US competitors (provided that the race sends along the complete results). Rankings are computed for seven divisions: coed 3/4, male 3/4, female 3/4, coed-2, male-2, female-2, and solo male and female. There is no need to register for the power series. All US racers are automatically included in the power rankings.
All races are included in the power rankings provided:
- the race has at least one US team
- the race has at least two different types of non-motorized travel,
- the race contains map & compass-based navigation, and
- complete results are sent to USARA.
The list of included races is published and updated throughout the season. Virtual events are eligible to be included if all the racers did the same course (but possibly not on the same day).
Results need to include the race date, location, winning time, and an ranked list of the teams that competed. Each team needs to have its associated division and team members listed. Here's a sample Excel sheet for guidance.
Adjustments to the rankings equations can occur once a year in October as needed.
Point Series Rules
1. A team consists of up to 7 different racers racing under the same team name for a given season. If the 7-member limit is exceeded, then only the highest scoring qualifier points containing 7 or fewer racers different racers will be scored.
2. Rankings will be calculated monthly, typically during the first week.
3. A tie in a race will result in splitting of the 2 positions points equally
4. A team can request changes by emailing USARA at results@usara.com.
1. A team consists of up to 7 different racers racing under the same team name for a given season. If the 7-member limit is exceeded, then only the highest scoring qualifier points containing 7 or fewer racers different racers will be scored.
2. Rankings will be calculated monthly, typically during the first week.
3. A tie in a race will result in splitting of the 2 positions points equally
4. A team can request changes by emailing USARA at results@usara.com.
Rankings Calculation
Points (1-120 for a given race are determined for first place using a sliding scale (standard distribution) dependent on the length of the race. The length of the race is defined by the finishing time of the overall first place team, and not by the published race duration.
- 3 hour: 1st = 14 points
- 12 hour: 1st = 30 points
- 24 hour: 1st = 50 points
- 48 hour: 1st = 82 points
- 96 hour: 1st = 117 points
A competition factor is then added: one point per team in the division for a new total. A race with 20 teams gains 20 points added to the top score. Points are then awarded to each team using a standard distribution (1st-40th). Teams that place out of the top 40 (including DNFs) are awarded one point. A sample distribution is included for a 24 hour race with 60 teams.