The Transition: AR News & Updates
Friday, August 9, 2024
Seven Weeks Until the 2024 USARA National Championship Sept. 26-28
With seven weeks to go until the 2024 USARA National Championship, there are a few open spots for the race in Snowshoe, WV, Sept. 26-28. Register here and find additional information on the USARA Nationals website.
There are still TWO opportunities for mixed gender teams to win a FREE ENTRY at a Regional Qualifier. Check out the USARA calendar for those and other upcoming events.
Volunteers are also needed in a variety of roles and at different times from Wednesday (9/25) through Sunday (9/29), from folding t-shirts to checking in racers to staffing Transition Areas to collecting CPs after the race.
Volunteers will receive a race shirt, food, training, logistical support, and undying gratitude from race staff and teams. We also have a limited number of beds available in staff lodging for volunteers coming in from out of town.
If interested, reach out to Logistics Director Liz at liz@adventureaddictsracing.com.
The Dark Zone Nationals Preview
The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing podcast is looking forward to being part of the media team for the upcoming USARA National Championship coming this September. In support of the fan experience, the Dark Zone team will be releasing a full course preview episode with the RD's the moment the teams leave the start line in Snowshoe, WV.
Please follow the link - https://forms.gle/b2xbam6hxQ2NrB6u6 - to get on that email list. Feel free to pass the link along to family, friends, fans, and anyone who you think would love to get the lowdown on the course.
And check out The Dark Zone website for all the AR themed episodes.
TDZ: You Keep Racing and We'll Keep Talking!
USARA National Points Series Rankings
The Gear Shed
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News from the Adventure/Endurance World
Bend Racing State of AR Podcast with a very special episode about Expedition Oregon
Goldrush Summer Challenge 2024 Race Report
Optimizing Recovery in Adventure Racing
Insane Mountain-Bike Trail Goes Through Five Levels of an Underground Mine
'Monuments of Gravel': The 5 Most Elite Gravel Races
What is a steeplechase? Explaining the Olympics obstacle race with water and how it works
Upcoming USARA Events
Tracking Links by Adventure Enablers
August
Quarry Mountain Quest, CO, Aug 10
Dark Sky Challenge, FL, AUG 10
The Hard Fall Adventure Race, VT, Aug 17 *RQ*; TRACKING PAGE
Endeavor Team Challenge, CA, Aug 24; TRACKING PAGE
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*
VentureQuest, MD, Sept 14
Battle by the Brook, CO, Sept. 21
USARA National Championship, WV, Sept 26-28
October
La Pine Loop 8 Hour Adventure Race, OR, Oct 5
La Pine Loop Family Adventure Race, OR, Oct. 6
Coosa River Challenge, AL, Oct 5
Central Indiana Adventure Race, IN, Oct 12
Fall Foliage Adventure Race, VA, Oct 19 *RQ*
Two Rivers Adventure Race, PA, Oct. 26 *RQ*
November
MAFF Adventure Race, WI, Nov 2
Off Road Rage Adventure Race, MO, Nov 2
December
Gator Waller Adventure Race, FL, Dec 14
Raid the Rock, AR, Dec 21 *RQ*