Sixty-eight teams with racers from 15 countries will be in the Netherlands next weekend for the Raid Lowlands, the second race in the Adventure Racing World Series calendar in Europe this year.
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Adventure racers from all over the USA and the world are now arriving in the towns of Fayetteville and Bentonville, Northwest Arkansas, for the inaugural Expedition Ozark. The new race is part of the Adventure Racing World Series and has attracted teams from elite status to local teams trying …
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The new Rajd Beskidy, based in Poland, is an ARWS Demonstration race this year and offers the unique opportunity to race through 3 countries and 3 mountain ranges, and up until the end of March the cost for a team of 4 is a remarkable 1700EUR.
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The town of Hermanus is synonymous with whale watching and specifically of the Southern Right whales. Hermanus is situated in Walker Bay, which provides a natural shelter for the migrating whales that breed and calve in the area through the winter and spring months.
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The 2023 Adventure Racing World Series had got off to a spectacular start with two new races in Australia and Brazil in a year when race destinations also include the USA, Croatia, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, the Faroe Islands, Paraguay, Poland, Mexico and South Africa.
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The inaugural year of Adventure Racing World Series – North America circuit officially gets underway this weekend with the Extreme Break Up Adventure Race in Manhattan, Kansas, U.S.A. on Saturday, March 18th.
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Expedition Africa 2023, the host of the Adventure Racing World Championship (19th edition) will be the host of the 1st International Adventure Racing Conference.
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The five-event Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS) Africa Regional Circuit – an annual series – kicked off the year with an event in the Mnweni area of the Drakensberg at the end of February. Team Merrell Songlines took the top spot on the podium.
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The Malacara race in Brazil marks the return of the Adventure Racing World Series to Brazil after six years. The race, organized by Leo and Benito Borba, promises to be one of the most beautiful and challenging events in the history of Brazil with 26 teams from 10 nations competing in a 500km course covering 8 sections with over 13000mts of altitude. This demonstration race for the ARWS will test the endurance and skills of the mixed teams of 4.
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Expedition Africa - Mnweni, the first event of the 2023 Adventure Racing World Series Africa Regional Circuit sponsored by Merrell, is set to take place in the dramatic Mnweni-Drakensberg area. Teams of two and four will compete in one of three course distances, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and map-and-compass navigation. The event takes place in a rural settlement that is transformed into event headquarters.
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The Adventure Racing World Series 2023 kicks off with the new Legend XPD race in Jindabyne, Australia. Teams of four will navigate through a 507km course with 10,000m of climbing and 13 stages over six days. With unpredictable weather and terrain, teams must be prepared with mandatory gear and extra warm clothing. The race includes orienteering, trekking, and MTB rides, and the highlight is summiting Australia’s highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko.
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In just 17 days after the announcement of new ownership for the Adventure Racing World Series, a new Non-Executive Board has been formed, and its inaugural meeting was held on February 9th. The new board comprises athletes, race directors, referees, media, and officials from adventure racing organizations, with backgrounds in sport management, business, law, and commerce. They come from 12 countries and have competed or worked in adventure racing
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Team Brazil Multisport successfully defended their Adventure Racing World Series South America title at the La Gesta race in Paraguay. The team, ranked #3 in the world, overcame challenging conditions and tough competition from top teams across six South American countries to claim victory. The race featured a range of challenges, including paddling on the Parana River, biking through muddy trails, and an abseil down a dam.
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The second ARWS South American Regional Championship is set to begin this weekend in Paraguay, with 19 elite mixed quartets from 6 countries racing in LA GESTA on a 200km course. This highly competitive event will feature teams from 6 of the 9 South American nations, including the reigning champions, Brazil Multisport. Other top teams to watch include Menetue Ejercito from Chile, Uruguay Ultra Sports, and San Juan Aventura from Argentina.
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Merrell, a top outdoor footwear and apparel brand, is partnering with the 19th Adventure Racing World Championship in October 2023. This race, the first to be held in Africa, concludes the 2023 Adventure Racing World Series. Merrell is sponsoring the event and providing equipment, including their latest Agility Peak 5 shoes and moisture-wicking shirts.
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Heidi Muller, the CEO of the Adventure Racing World Series, has taken the principal shareholding of the global adventure racing series, which has grown significantly under her leadership. The company has re-registered in the USA as ‘The Adventure Racing World Series’. Muller is currently based in South Africa where she will organise this year’s Adventure Racing World Championship and facilitate an International Adventure Racing Conference.
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