USARA REGIONAL QUALIFIERS

  • There are fifteen (15) 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 bonus points in the National Rankings.

2024-25 Season Regional Qualifiers

Fall Foliage Adventure Race - 14hr

October 19, 2024
Lorton, VA
Host: Broad Run Off Road

Make a team or go solo as the temperatures start cooling off and the leaves start falling and changing color during our Fall Foliage Adventure Race in and around the stunningly beautiful Mason Neck peninsula in Lorton, Virginia. If you love being outdoors, then this is the event for you. This year we're taking our more seasoned racers through a bunch of areas in and around the Mason Neck peninsula, it will consist of multiple parks, conservancies and historical sites with plenty trekking, paddling and biking along with some other fun challenges thrown in and ending going into the night.

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Two Rivers Adventure Race - 30hr

October 26, 2024
Ralston, PA
Host: Rootstock Racing

The Two Rivers Adventure Race returns in 2024 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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Raid the Rock - 24hr

December 21, 2024
Little Rock, AR
Host: Raid the Rock AR

Get your team together and come get your Adventure On!! We are excited to be in the Central Region of Arkansas for the 2024 Race. There will be two course options: an 8 hour intermediate course and a 24 hour advanced course. Each course will require advanced navigation. Guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience!

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March 28, 2025
Kopperl, TX
Host: Texas Pride Racing

Are you tough enough to race the THIRD DRIVE up the Chisholm Trail?  CTAR will take you back in time to retrace the trails of cowboys driving cattle up the Chisholm Trail.  Be ready to paddle up the Brazos River and navigate across a variety of challenging landscapes both on your mountain bike and on foot searching for check points along the way.

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April 12, 2025
Bentonville, VA
Host: Adventure Enablers

Get ready for the 2025 edition of the Shenandoah Epic 24-Hour Adventure Race! Hosted by Adventure Enablers, this thrilling event returns for its 14th year in the stunning landscapes of the Shenandoah Valley, kicking off on April 12, 2025. 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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Teton Ogre - 24hr

June 14, 2025
Birch Creek Valley, Idaho
Host: Teton Adventure Racers

For Ogre 2025 we are expanding our horizons westward, to the beautiful Birch Creek Valley. It’s remote, it’s rugged, and it’s unlike any Ogre we’ve ever had before. With an incredible backdrop of 11,000+ ft peaks, racers will be transported through time in this valley rich in history.

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June 21, 2025
Kanopolis, KS 
Host: Off Road Rage Adventure Racing

This year registration to the Midwest Championship will be a points system invitation based on our other series races. Which will be the Break Up, the ORRAR, and ANOTHER new addition Race to 2025 (not yet revealed)(hint…nighttime). 

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Stubborn Mule - 24hr

June 28, 2025
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 30-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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Rainier Raid - 36hr

June 28, 2025
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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July 12, 2025
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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July 12, 2025
Eagle, CO
Host: Never Summer Race Productions

Returning for its 10th year, the Never Summer Adventure Race is returning to beautiful Eagle, CO and will take place July 12-13, 2025. In this advanced 24-hour race, teams of 2-4 will stick together to paddle, mountain bike, and trek their way on an unmarked course all while navigating map and compass. This page is dedicated to the 24-hour Never Summer.

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July 17, 2025
Caledonia, MN
Host: Howling Adventurer

PGE 48hr Extreme Challenge is our feature race in 2025 and is USARA Regional Qualifier!! We are running this race exactly like ARWS expedition adventure races you will find world wide but with a shorter duration. If you are thinking about trying an expedition race but are not sure if ready this is the perfect race for you. Also we are one of the last USARA regional qualifiers of the year so if you are looking for a spot at the USARA nationals this is the race for you!

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August 2, 2025
Inlet 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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