The Transition: AR News and Updates
Friday, December 20, 2024
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Cold Weather Racing & Training Tips
on the Checkpoint Podcast
On the Checkpoint Podcast, Andrea Larson of Ironbull and Rib Mountain Racing talks about cold-weather racing and training. More spaces open up for travel in the winter that are more difficult to access in summer, but keeping warm needs to be a priority. Brent closes out the episode by emphasizing cold-weather safety strategies. This is a must-listen episode for all racers entering the winter months.
The Gear Shed: Gear for Adventure Racing
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News from the Adventure Race/Endurance World
New Members Added to the Adventure Racing World Series Hall of Fame
India’s Mechuka gears up to host National Adventure Racing Championship 2025
Trail Runner Tina Lewis Arrested in India for Traveling With an InReach Device
Navigation Games brings orienteering to Cambridge schools
How one mountain biker is resurrecting the longest National Recreation Trail in Nevada
'Natural State' Is a Must-Watch Mountain Bike Film
Adapted mountain biking makes Tasmanian wilderness accessible for paraplegic riders
Upcoming USARA Adventure Race Events
Tracking Links by Adventure Enablers
December
Raid the Rock, AR, Dec 21 *RQ*
March 2025
Save the Daylight Adventure Race, FL, Mar. 7, PRICE INCREASE 12/31
Frozen Foot Challenge Adventure Race, VA, Mar. 8
Extreme Break Up Adventure Race, Mar. 22
Adrenaline Rush, VA, Mar. 22, PRICE INCREASE 1/5
Chisholm Trail Adventure Race, TX, Mar. 28, *RQ*, PRICE INCREASE 1/31
The Great Owl, OH, Mar. 29
April 2025
Stubborn Fool Adventure Race, WI, Apr. 5, PRICE INCREASE 1/10
Massanutten King of the Mountain Adventure Race, VA, Apr. 5
50 Hour Challenge Expedition Race, TN, Apr. 11
Shenandoah Epic, VA, Apr. 12, *RQ*, PRICE INCREASE 12/31
Knox Xtreme Adventure Race, TN, Apr. 12, PRICE INCREASE 1/2
Spring Bloom Adventure Race 15 Hour, VA, Apr. 26, PRICE INCREASE 12/31
Spring Bloom Adventure Race 4 Hour, VA, Apr. 27, PRICE INCREASE 12/31
May 2025
Cerberus Stage Race, VA, May 2
Eastern Shore Sprint 6-Hour AR, MD, May 3, PRICE INCREASE 12/15
Mission AR, IN, May 4
New River Rush Adventure Race, WV, May 17
Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge, WI, May 24, PRICE INCREASE 1/31
Tug Hill Extreme Adventure, NY, May 28, PRICE INCREASE 3/31
June 2025
Teton Ogre Adventure Race, ID, Jun. 14 *RQ* PRICE INCREASE 2/28
Unbridled Women Adventure Race, Jun. 14, PRICE INCREASE, 12/31
Seven Bends Adventure Race, VA, Jun. 14
Endless Mountains Adventure Race, VT, Jun. 21, PRICE INCREASE 12/31
Midwest Championship AR, KS, Jun. 21 *RQ*
Rainer Raid, WA, Jun. 28 *RQ*
Stubborn Mule Adventure Race, Jun. 28 *RQ*, PRICE INCREASE 1/10
July 2025
Never Summer Adventure Race, CO, Jul. 12 *RQ*, PRICE INCREASE 1/31
Maine Summer Adventure Race, ME, Jul. 12 *RQ*
Pocket Gopher Challenges, MN, Jul. 18 *RQ*, PRICE INCREASE 5/17
The Longest Day, NY, Jul. 26 *RQ*
August 2025
Cowboy Tough, WY, Aug. 8, PRICE INCREASE 1/2
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
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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