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The Transition: AR News & Updates

Friday, April 12, 2024


Trek Training with Karyn DuLaney

One of the best and most challenging parts of adventure racing is never knowing exactly what the course will entail. Training is key for a robust and resilient body to tackle the unexpected distances and physical challenges that race day may bring. Karyn DuLaney provides specific exercises for the body to be ready for those trekking sections


The Gear Shed

A membership to USARA gives members access to the variety of deals available daily on ExpertVoice.


News from the Adventure/Endurance World

Estonian ACE Adventure/La Sportiva Wins Expedition Ozark

Team Bend Racing/4 Hour Fuel is top US team at Expedition Ozark. They finish in a tie for third with FEAR Youth


Upcoming USARA Events

April

Knox Xtreme Adventure Race, TN, Apr 13

Technical Endurance Challenge, OR, Apr 20

Shenandoah Epic, VA, Apr 20

Sufferfest in the Styx, FL, Apr 27

Spring Bloom Adventure Race, VA, Apr 27

Chasin’ the Bone, WI, Apr 27

May

Eastern Shore Sprint 6-Hour AR, MD, May 4

Mission Adventure Race, IN, May 4 *RQ*

New River Rush Adventure Race, WV, May 18

The Berryman Adventure, MO, May 18 *RQ*

SunRiver Scramble, OR, May 25

Rib Mountain Adventure Race, WI, May 25

June

Tug Hill Extreme Adventure, NY, Jun 1

Teton Ogre Adventure Race, ID, Jun 8 *RQ*

Unbridled Women Adventure Race, KY, Jun 9

Midwest Championship Adventure Race, KS, Jun 22

Buff Betty Women’s Adventure Race, VA, Jun 22

The Longest Day, NY, Jun 28

Rainer Raid, WA, Jun 29 *RQ*

Stubborn Mule Adventure Race, WI, Jun 29 *RQ*

July

Maine Summer Adventure Race, ME, Jul 13 *RQ*

Never Summer Adventure Race, CO, Jul 13 *RQ*

Pocket Gopher Challenges, MN, Jul 19

Almost Heaven 24-Hour Adventure Race, WV, Jul 27

Dark Sky Challenge, FL, Jul 27

August

The Inferno Adventure Race, SC, Aug 3

Quarry Mountain Quest, CO, Aug 10

The Hard Fall Adventure Race, VT, Aug 17 *RQ*

Endeavor Team Challenge, CA, Aug 24

September

Expedition Oregon - America’s Toughest Race, OR, Sept 6

Shenandoah River Adventure Race, VA, Sept 7

Whistle Pig Adventure Race, MT, Sept 7

Chisholm Trail Adventure Race, TX, Sept 13 *RQ*

Battle by the Brook, CO, Sept. 21

USARA National Championship, WV, Sept 26-28