What is adventure racing?

An adventure race is a multi-sport race which requires navigating a course with a map and compass utilizing combinations of non-motorized disciplines, often including trekking, mountain biking, paddling and fixed ropes (ascending and/or rappeling).

Most adventure races require participants to be on teams of two to four people, either mixed (coed) or same gender (open). Teams are responsible for travelling through a series of checkpoints and must complete the race together.

Races are anywhere from 3 hours to 10 days in length and can range in distance from just a few miles to 500+ miles.

 

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