USARA REGIONAL QUALIFIERS
There are twelve (12) Regional Qualifiers that take place between the previous National Championship and the upcoming National Championship.
The winning mixed gender 3/4 person team at each RQ will be awarded:
Guaranteed entry into the current season National Championship race (This will roll down to the first team that does not already have a spot in Nationals.)
An $800 credit towards the current season National Championship race (This will roll down to the first team that has not already won an $800 credit at previous RQ.)
Teams must consist of at least 2 US citizens or permanent residents to qualify for either RQ prize.
Once teams claim either prize from an RQ race, that race must be included in their final rankings roster for the season.
All finishing teams of an RQ will receive five (5) bonus points in the National Rankings.
2025-2026 Season Regional Qualifiers
Two Rivers Adventure Race - 24hr
November 15, 2025
Philadelphia, PA
Host: Rootstock Racing
The Two Rivers Adventure Race returns in 2025 as Rootstock Racing's premier one-day adventure race, combining mountain biking, foot travel, packrafting, and map-and-compass navigation. This year's race offers everything you have come to expect from Rootstock events: challenging navigation, rewarding checkpoints, plenty of strategy and route choice, and a fun and welcoming community. It is a course ready for top competitors, and it is accessible to newer racers excited to get their feet wet in overnight racing. While the Two Rivers is not a beginner race, we design the course with all caliber of teams in mind, using a "modified rogaine" format.
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Shenandoah Epic - 24hr
April 11, 2026
Bentonville, VA
Host: Adventure Enablers
Get ready for the 2026 edition of the Shenandoah Epic 24-Hour Adventure Race! Hosted by Adventure Enablers, this thrilling event returns for its 15th year in the stunning landscapes of the Shenandoah Valley, kicking off on April 11, 2026. Whether you're a seasoned racer or new to the AR scene, registration is now open, so don't miss your chance to secure a spot.
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Sufferfest in the Styx - 24hr
April 25, 2026
Gainesville, FL
Host: Off the Grid Racing
Back for its third year, the Sufferfest in the Styx returns with a vengeance on April 25, 2026, challenging racers to navigate one of Florida’s most enigmatic and ecologically diverse landscapes. The course spans miles of Newnans Lake shoreline and threads through two major tributaries, including Camps Canal and the legendary River Styx. This region is a mosaic of depression marshes, dome swamps, and the sprawling Gum Root Swamp, where shifting terrain and dense wetlands demand strategic route choices and relentless grit.
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Midwest Championship Adventure Race - 24-hr Ozarks Challenge
May 2, 2026
TBA: MISSOURI
Host: Off Road Rage Adventure Racing
Get ready to test your limits in the heart of Missouri’s rugged wilderness. The Midwest Championship Adventure Race is a 24-hour adventure through the untamed beauty of the Ozarks — a course designed to push endurance athletes to their edge and reward those bold enough to take it on. From misty morning paddles to midnight bike grinds, racers will move through the clock and through every kind of terrain the Ozarks can offer. Whether you’re a seasoned adventure racer or chasing your first 24-hour finish, this race promises an unforgettable test of teamwork, navigation, and endurance.
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Rock, Roll & Rattlesnake Challenge Adventure Race - 16hr
May 2, 2026
Paint Creek, TX
Host: Rattlesnake Racing
Race disciplines will include orienteering and map skills for all legs of the race (GPS usage not allowed), mountain biking on trails, gravel and ranch roads with six miles of pavement, trekking and open lake kayaking. Team rankings will be based on the number of Cp's acquired and your time. Teams may race the entire 16 hours or for a shorter time and will still be ranked. Boats will not be provided. This is a BYOBoat race.
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Tug Hill Extreme - 24hr
May 30, 2026
Booneville, NY
Host: Tug Hill Outfitters
Join us for an extreme weekend of fun! The 24 hour race includes biking on roads and trails, flat water paddling, and lots of our signature off trail navigation and strategy. We also plan to offer a 6-8 race option and both races use a rogaine style format that allows less experienced racers to complete the course while still pushing the top teams to race for the full time period.
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Brake the Habit - 24hr
May 30, 2026
Marlinton, WV
Host: Adventure Addicts Racing
Using a map and compass, teams will bike, trek, navigate and paddle their way through a course that will take them all over the state forests, state parks and maybe even outside the forests. This race is designed for more experienced racers, who are used to longer events and more challenging navigation and strategy.
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Rainier Raid - 30hr
June 6, 2026
Ashford, WA
Host: Bend Racing
Enjoy Canyoneering, single track mountain biking, and class 2 white water. We promise to fill your adventure cup with exciting and rugged terrain that the PNW is known for! We are so grateful to have teamed up with CFV, it has been so fun to get to know their backyard and hang with their amazing crew. From pre-race to finish, we guarantee a good "type 2" fun time. Our team is excited to give you a world class race and USARA regional championship. Tell your friends, grow the sport and come test yourself and your team on this incredible course.
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Stubborn Mule - 24hr
June 27, 2026
Cable, WI
Host: 180 Adventure
Join 180 Adventure in an all new location for THREE of the midwest's top adventure races! With 5-hour, 12-hour and 24-hour events, we have something for everyone! First-timers will enjoy our choose-your-own adventure style that gives you the opportunity to try out this amazing sport. More experienced racers tackling our longer events will enjoy challenging navigation sections with lots of route-choices, and some of the best biking and paddling that the midwest has to offer.
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Maine Summer Adventure Race - 24hr
July 11, 2026
Bethel, Maine
Host: Strong Machine Adventure Racing
The Maine Summer Adventure Race is an annual event designed to showcase the most beautiful, interesting, and fun parts of Maine. The 24-hour race is an extreme challenge, involving multiple hiking, mountain biking, and paddling stages. Teams race through the day and night (and day again), covering 50 to 100+ miles in total distance.
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The Longest Day - 24hr
July 25, 2026
Elizabethtown, NY
Host: New York Adventure Race Association
This race is built to challenge the toughest adventure racers but also give new folks the chance to experience a longer race format. On this course many of the checkpoints will be optional with a fewer number of mandatory points to make sure that everyone gets across the finish line together.
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Teton Ogre - 24hr
July 25, 2026
Irwin, Idaho
Host: Teton Adventure Racers
Headed into its 12th year, the Teton Ogre has grown to be a premier adventure race in the Rockies, offering a challenge unlike anything you might find in a typical endurance race. Using only a map and compass, teams will be pushed to their limits to find as many checkpoints as possible before time runs out, whether it be on foot, bike, or on the water. What makes the Teton Ogre unique? We put our hearts into creating the most amazing course possible, in one of the most beautiful and mountainous corners of the west. If you’re looking for an unforgettable and empowering adventure in the wilds, the Teton Ogre will not disappoint!
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