The Transition: AR News & Updates
Friday, May 17, 2024
The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast—National Championship Preview
On this episode of the DarkZone, USARA National Championship Race Directors Michelle and Liz Faucher preview the course, discuss the logistics, and otherwise turn the Race Stoke Meter up to 11 for this year’s nationals.
There are limited slots available for the 2024 USARA National Championship. The registration details and refund policy are available on the website.
The Gear Shed
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The AR Kids Are Alright
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Health Benefits of Trail Running
Inside The Outsole: The Science Of Trail Running Traction
Pedaling Away From Anxiety: Cycling and Mental Health
Upcoming USARA Events
Tracking Links by Adventure Enablers
May
New River Rush Adventure Race, WV, May 18
The Berryman Adventure, MO, May 18 *RQ*
Rib Mountain Adventure Race, WI, May 25; TRACKING PAGE
June
SunRiver Scramble, OR, Jun 1
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
Gold Rush Summer Challenge, CA, Jul 27 *RQ*
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
October
La Pine Loop 8 Hour Adventure Race, OR, Oct 5
Central Indiana Adventure Race, IN, Oct 12
Fall Foliage Adventure Race, VA, Oct 19
Two Rivers Adventure Race, PA, Oct. 26