SOUTH AMERICA
SERIES

About South America Series

The ARWS Regional Circuit is a collection of the best mid-distance adventure races in each global region. Event organisers set a unique course to test athletes over 125-250km course of non-stop day and night racing in the disciplines of trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, and navigation. Participating teams earn points towards their AR Regional Ranking and the winner of each round gains an entry to the ARWS Regional Championship. The winner of the Regional Championship gains entry to the Adventure Racing World Championship.

To be get involved with ARWS South America Region and join ARWS Global Adventure Racing community do reach us at: info@arworldseries.com

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28
Sep

South America Series DESERT CHALLENGE

This race will take place in the region of Coquimbo, the entry gate to the Chilean desert.

28 Sep - 29 Sep 2024
Distance
150 km
Course Open
30hours
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
20 Teams

09
Oct

South America Series ANSILTA XK RACE NEUQUEN

Neuquéun, la Capital de la Patagonia recibe por primera vez a una XK Race, esta vez en su formato Traverse.
Imagina participar en una carrera de aventura en el valle de los dinosaurios en Neuquén, Argentina, donde la emoción del deporte se mezcla con la fascinación de explorar un terreno rico en historia prehistórica.


Los competidores podrían enfrentarse a desafíos que incluyen MTB, Trekking o Kayak a través de paisajes impresionantes, donde antiguos ríos y valles esculpidos por millones de años ofrecen un escenario único. Imagina cruzar ríos cristalinos y escalar formaciones rocosas, mientras te rodean vistas panorámicas de las montañas y cañones que sirven como telón de fondo para el descubrimiento de fósiles y huellas de dinosaurios.


Un destino épico en el valle del río Limay en una provincia petrolera que además es uno de los polos turísticos más importantes de Argentina.

09 Oct - 12 Oct 2024
Distance
300km
Course Open
3 Days
Teams
Team of 4, 3 & 2
Limit
N/A

11
Oct

South America Series Malacara Race - Brazil

"Located 75 km south of Florianópolis, Garopaba is known for its beautiful beaches and also The scenery is varied, lagoons, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, trails and cliffs everywhere. In addition, in some months of the year, Garopaba receives the illustrious visit of right whales.
this will be the scenario of the Malacara Race 15Okm Garopaba."

11 Oct - 12 Oct 2024
Distance
120km | 50km | 25km
Course Open
16 hours
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
110 Teams

26
Nov

South America Series HUAIRASINCHI - CUENCA - ARWC 2024

World Championship

Huairasinchi is the adventure race with more editions in the history of the sport (20). The race re-discovers hidden places in the extraordinary biodiverse Ecuador country. Every race is completely different from the past ones, visiting rainforest lowlands, cloud forest, and snow caped volcanoes. Racers are immersed in a rich cultural experience with local habitants and indigenous communities around the course. The race directors work closely with the local communities to promote their culture and explore ancient trails and areas that are not in the normal tourism offer.

26 Nov - 08 Dec 2024
Distance
700km
Course Open
8 Days
Teams
4 Persons
Limit
100 Teams

13
Feb

Regional Championship

CHARRUA CHALLENGE is this years South America's Championship 

13 Feb - 16 Feb 2025
Distance
250-300km
Course Open
45 hours
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
160 Athletes

09
Mar

South America Series Tierra Indomita - VULCANIA

World Champs Qualifier

This race will take place in one of the wildest and most beautiful landscapes in the planet, the Chilean Andes Mountain range Fire Belt. Where the best athletes of the world will row across crystal clear rivers and lakes, they will hike great mountains, and above all, will conquer the summit of an amazing volcano. Orientation will take them across millenary araucaria forests, and peradventure, across the glaciers that surround the area.

A wild, beautiful, and true adventure awaits.

09 Mar - 14 Mar 2025
Distance
450 KM
Course Open
5 Days
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
40

05
May

South America Series MALACARA RACE CHAPADA DIAMANTINA

World Champs Qualifier

Chapada Diamantina is a mountainous region located in the interior of Bahia, known for its lush landscapes, waterfalls, caves, trails, and unique rock formations. The city of Lençóis is considered the gateway to Chapada Diamantina, being a charming historic municipality with colonial houses, cobblestone streets, and a welcoming atmosphere. Lençóis offers a complete tourist infrastructure, with accommodation options, restaurants, and travel agencies to explore the natural beauty of the region. It is an ideal destination for eco-tourism and adventure lovers.

05 May - 10 May 2025
Distance
500km
Course Open
6 Days
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
50 teams

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