The Transition: AR News and Updates

Written By Bill Donohue

Friday, February 7, 2025

USARA Joins the IARA

USARA is now a full member of the International Adventure Racing Association (IARA). While USARA’s primary focus remains on supporting adventure racing and its community in the United States, we recognize the value of engaging with international organizations like IARA as part of those efforts. Click here for more information about IARA and it's ongoing efforts to support and develop the sport of adventure racing worldwide.

Adventure Racing Insider is posting re-edits of race coverage from the from the past year. Check out the latest about Raid Témiscamingue's 2024 Junior Raid, featuring US adventure racer Barbara Niess May!

The Gear Shed: Gear for Adventure Racing

Stay warm all winter with a membership to USARA and enjoy savings all year at ExpertVoice!

REMINDER: A screenshot of the USARA membership from run signup will suffice for joining ExpertVoice. Directions are available on our membership page.

Upcoming USARA Adventure Race Events

Tracking Links by Adventure Enablers

March 2025

Save the Daylight Adventure Race, FL, Mar. 8

Frozen Foot Challenge Adventure Race, VA, Mar. 8

Extreme Break Up Adventure Race, Mar. 22

Adrenaline Rush, VA, Mar. 22

Chisholm Trail Adventure Race, TX, Mar. 28, *RQ*

The Great Owl, OH, Mar. 29

April 2025

Stubborn Fool Adventure Race, WI, Apr. 5

Massanutten King of the Mountain Adventure Race, VA, Apr. 5

50 Hour Challenge Expedition Race, TN, Apr. 11

Shenandoah Epic, VA, Apr. 12, *RQ*, EARLY REGISTRATION CLOSES 2/28/25

Knox Xtreme Adventure Race, TN, Apr. 12

Sufferfest in the Styx, FL, Apr. 26, EARLY REGISTRATION CLOSES 2/25/25

Sun River Scramble, OR, Apr. 26

Spring Bloom Adventure Race 15 Hour, VA, Apr. 26

Spring Bloom Adventure Race 4 Hour, VA, Apr. 27

May 2025

Cerberus Stage Race, VA, May 2, EARLY REGISTRATION CLOSES 2/16/25

Eastern Shore Sprint 6-Hour AR, MD, May 3

Mission AR, IN, May 4, *RQ*, EARLY REGISTRATION CLOSES 4/19/25

New River Rush Adventure Race, WV, May 17

Expedition Oregon, OR, May 17

Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge, WI, May 24

Tug Hill Extreme Adventure, NY, May 28

June 2025

Teton Ogre Adventure Race, ID, Jun. 14 *RQ*

Unbridled Women Adventure Race, Jun. 14

Seven Bends Adventure Race, VA, Jun. 14

Endless Mountains Adventure Race, VT, Jun. 21

Midwest Championship AR, KS, Jun. 21 *RQ*

Rainer Raid, WA, Jun. 28 *RQ*

Stubborn Mule Adventure Race, Jun. 28 *RQ*

July 2025

Never Summer Adventure Race, CO, Jul. 12 *RQ*

Maine Summer Adventure Race, ME, Jul. 12 *RQ*, EARLY REGISTRATION CLOSES 3/1/25

Pocket Gopher Challenges, MN, Jul. 18 *RQ*, EARLY REGISTRATION CLOSES 5/17/25

August 2025

The Longest Day, NY, Aug. 2 *RQ*

Cowboy Tough, WY, Aug. 8

Quarry Mountain Quest, CO, Aug. 9

Waddling Warriors Adventure Race, WI, Aug. 23

September 2025

Shenandoah River Adventure Race, VA, Sept. 7

2025 USARA National Championship, AR, Sept. 12-13

Battle by the Brook, CO, Sept. 20

VentureQuest, Sept. 28

October 2025

Wild Driftless Adventure Race, IA, Oct. 4

Central Indiana Adventure (CIA), IN, Oct. 4

Fall Foliage Adventure Race, VA, Oct. 18 *RQ*, EARLY REGISTRATION CLOSES 3/31/25

La Pine Loop, OR, Oct. 18

Conquer the Mountain AR, VA, Oct. 18

Off Road Rage AR, Oct. 25

Have an adventure story, race report or an article to share with fellow adventure racers? Send it to social@usara.com for inclusion in the Transition.

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