The Transition: AR News and Updates
Friday, October 4, 2024
USARA ADVENTURE RACE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Justin Bakken, Mari Chandler and Brian Mayer of WEDALI poses at the finish after 28 hours and 26 minutes of racing the 120 mile course.
WEDALI took the crown as the 2024 USARA National Champion at the Sept. 27-28 race in Snowshoe, WV.
The team was the only one to clear the course that was marked by challenging conditions due to effects from Hurricane Helene. REV3 Endurance Pro Team, Strong Machine AR, Team ThisABILITY, and Team Ozark rounded out the top 5 in the mixed division.
The women’s race that featured 13 teams was won by the Rootstock Racing —Women, who also took the king of the mountain biking title. Women of AR and Leaving AMA were also on the podium.
In the men’s division, REV 3 Endurance took the top spot with Adventure Source Racing and Misguided in the top 3.
TanZ Navigation/EX2 Adventures was the top Masters team.
Check out the Race Coverage Site for interviews, pictures, videos, and results from the race.
Watch the race recap video from Legendary Randy Ericksen.
USARA National Rankings
Cliff White, Kate White, and Glen Lewis of Strong Machine AR had a strong performance at Nationals.
The 2024 National Championship marked the end of the end of the 2023-2024 race season.
The Premier Division Rankings Champion was won by Strong Machine AR whose impressive performance at nationals moved them ahead of Full Speed, No Mistakes.
The rankings for the 2024-2025 season start next weekend. The first three Regional Qualifier races for the 2025 National championship have been announced:
Fall Foliage Adventure Race on Oct. 19
Two Rivers Adventure Race on Oct. 26
Raid the Rock on Dec. 21
Information on these and all the National Rankings' races can be found on the USARA Events page.
The Gear Shed: Gear for Adventure Racing
Recover and save after Nationals with the discount given to USARA members on 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
The thisABILITY Adventures Podcast—The Race Ramble: 2024 National Championships
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Paddling Community Begins Rescue And Recovery Following Hurricane Helene
Upcoming USARA Adventure Race Events
Tracking Links by Adventure Enablers
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* TRACKING SITE
Two Rivers Adventure Race, PA, Oct. 26 *RQ* TRACKING SITE
November
MAFF Adventure Race, WI, Nov. 2
Off Road Rage Adventure Race, MO, Nov. 2
Treasure Coast Adventure Race, FL, Nov. 9
December
Caloosa Fest Adventure Race, FL, Dec. 7
Enigma Adventure Race, FL, Dec. 14
Raid the Rock, AR, Dec 21 *RQ*
April 2025
Shenandoah Epic, VA, Apr. 12
Spring Bloom Adventure Race 15 Hour, VA, Apr. 26
Spring Bloom Adventure Race 4 Hour, VA, Apr. 27
May 2025
Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge, WI, May 24
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