The Transition: AR News and Updates
Friday, January 31, 2025
In this episode of The Checkpoint, Brent discusses doping, supplements, sleep, caffeine, and all the things that the adventure racer should consider around these topics. As a successful endurance athlete and coach, Alyssa Godesky offers perspective and consideration, and brings illumination to a complex topic.
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.
News from the Adventure Race/Endurance World
Top 6 Most Intense Marathon Courses Around the World for Adventurous Runners
Has the UCI Mountain Bike World Series just outpriced itself with a new pay-to-view option?
I avoided letting my kid ride an eMTB. Here’s why.
Throwback Thursday: How Many Bikes Can One Person Carry?
The Great Succession: The future of paddlesports retail
You Rarely See a Mountain Bike This Affordable With This Underrated Feature
Carabiner Battery, HOKA Loafer, Surf SUP, and More Emerging Gear
Upcoming USARA Adventure Race Events
Tracking Links by Adventure Enablers
March 2025
Save the Daylight Adventure Race, FL, Mar. 7
Frozen Foot Challenge Adventure Race, VA, Mar. 8
Extreme Break Up Adventure Race, Mar. 22
Adrenaline Rush, VA, Mar. 22, PRICE INCREASE 2/23
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 2/15
Massanutten King of the Mountain Adventure Race, VA, Apr. 5
50 Hour Challenge Expedition Race, TN, Apr. 11
Sufferfest in the Styx, FL, Apr. 26
Shenandoah Epic, VA, Apr. 12, *RQ*, PRICE INCREASE 2/28
Knox Xtreme Adventure Race, TN, Apr. 12, PRICE INCREASE 4/8
Spring Bloom Adventure Race 15 Hour, VA, Apr. 26, PRICE INCREASE 2/28
Spring Bloom Adventure Race 4 Hour, VA, Apr. 27, PRICE INCREASE 2/28
May 2025
Cerberus Stage Race, VA, May 2
Eastern Shore Sprint 6-Hour AR, MD, May 3, PRICE INCREASE 2/28
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 4/30
Seven Bends Adventure Race, VA, Jun. 14
Endless Mountains Adventure Race, VT, Jun. 21, , PRICE INCREASE 5/1
Midwest Championship AR, KS, Jun. 21 *RQ*
Rainer Raid, WA, Jun. 28 *RQ*
Stubborn Mule Adventure Race, Jun. 28 *RQ*, PRICE INCREASE 4/15
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
August 2025
The Longest Day, NY, Aug. 2 *RQ*
Cowboy Tough, WY, Aug. 8, PRICE INCREASE 4/15
September 2025
Shenandoah River Adventure Race, VA, Sept. 7
2025 USARA National Championship, AR, Sept. 12-13
Battle by the Brook, CO, Sept. 20,m , PRICE INCREASE 9/19
VentureQuest, Sept. 28
October 2025
Wild Driftless Adventure Race, IA, Oct. 4
Central Indiana Adventure (CIA), IN, 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.
Adventure race adventure racing USARA Adventure Race National Championship mountain biking trail running paddling kayak canoeing orienteering compass trekking expedition race adventure race for beginners eco challenge adventure triathlon MTB running trails near me
