Expedition Africa Adventure Race is a grueling and exhilarating multi-day endurance event that challenges teams of four to navigate through rugged African terrain using a variety of outdoor disciplines such as trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, and more.
With unpredictable weather conditions, wild animals, and extreme physical demands, this race requires participants to demonstrate exceptional teamwork, mental fortitude, and strategic planning to reach the finish line. Whether you're a seasoned adventure racer or a newcomer looking for the ultimate test of strength and endurance, Expedition Africa promises to be an unforgettable adventure of a lifetime.
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In its 11th year, the 2027 Maine Summer Adventure Race will step onto the world stage as it plays host to the Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS) North American Championship.
The 2026 ARWS Brazil Series Final brings the legendary Haka Expedition to Tocantins, where Brazil's top adventure racing teams will battle for national titles in a 200 km race, with an optional extension to 500 km.
This year’s event combines with the North American Regional Championship for the Adventure Racing World Series, and the champion will earn free entry into next year’s World Championship in beautiful Croatia.
The Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS) has officially unveiled its Hall of Fame Class of 2026, recognising 34 inductees representing 12 nations who have shaped the sport across decades of expedition racing.
On the eighth day of non-stop racing at the Adventure Racing World Championship the majority of the teams are still making their way to the finish line; a goal they have been striving for, day and night, as they cross Corsica’s mountains and paddle around the island’s coastline.
That historic moment was not just the end of one of the toughest Adventure Racing World Championships ever, and a magnificent sporting achievement, but also the culmination of a two decade long quest to win the world title.
The top 3 teams have broken away, and it looks like they will fill the podium places, but the race is so close any of them could still win the world title.
Parts of the course were affected by a storm front which swept onto the West coast of the island, bringing the risk of thunder storms, higher winds, cooler temperatures and rain.
On day 4 of ‘ARWC2026 - Corsica is Magic’, the race had a clear front-runner for the first time as Team Luberon MUC broke away from the lead pack.
By day 3 of ‘ARWC2026 - Corsica is Magic’ every team taking part knew they were in an Adventure Racing World Championship that would take all of their resolve and grit to finish.
At 06:00 AM this morning 98 teams representing 30 nations officially set off from Cours Pascal Paoli in Corte, marking the start of the Adventure Racing World Championship 2026; ARWC 2026 - Corsica is Magic
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