WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

EXPEDITION AFRICA
KOUGA – 2023

Welcome to the Official Race Information Page for the World Championship 2023.
You'll find all the necessary details about the highly anticipated race of the year!


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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

EXPEDITION AFRICA
KOUGA – 2023

Welcome to the Official Race Information Page for the World Championship 2023.
You'll find all the necessary details about the highly anticipated race of the year!


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This is Expedition Africa!

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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LATEST

NEWS

Maine Summer Adventure Race to host 2027 Adventure Racing World Series North America Championship

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.

Brazil's Adventure Racing Champions to be Decided in the Stunning Jalapão Wilderness

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.

Oregon Set to Host a first USARA Nationals and ARWS North American Championship

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.

ADVENTURE RACING WORLD SERIES ANNOUNCES 2026 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

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.

Racing to the finish line at ARWC2026 - Corsica is Magic

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.

Estonia ACE / La Sportiva Win the 2026 Adventure Racing World Championship

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.

Who will win the Dramatic Finish to The Adventure Racing World Championships in Corsica?

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.

Storm Affects Day 5 of the Adventure Racing World Championship in Corsica

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.

Team Luberon MUC Make Their Move at the Adventure Racing World Championship

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.

The Adventure Racing World Championship 2026 in Corsica is the Toughest Endurance Challenge in Sport

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.

Leaderboard Shake Up on Day 2 at the Adventure Racing World Championship in Corsica

2026 Adventure Racing World Championship Underway in Corsica

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

Expedition Africa 2023 - Resources

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WORLD CHAMPION TEAMS OF 2023

109 OFFICIAL WORLD CHAMPION TEAMS


TEAM VIDARAID

400TEAM

SWEDISH ARMED FORCES ADVENTURE

E DOG AND THE JJ'S

BEND RACING / SKINDOCTOR USA

ANDES RACING ECUADOR UK

SAN JUAN AVENTURA

CHIPESTI

ENDURANCE

BRAZIL MULTISPORT

MERRELL SONGLINES

LUCKY

MERRELL

TIKI TOUR

TRUFFLE HUNTERS

NORTHERN ADVENTURE

4TheLoveOfBuschy

STRONG MACHINE

MOUNTAIN MAMMOTH AR

VERTICAL III OKIRA

NAMAQUA

BEACON ON SAFARI

ENDURANCELIFE RED

ANGIRU

SHNAZEN HAZEN

EASTWIND

CRAFTY DIVILS

ITACA AVENTURA. PENA GUARA

COSTA RICA PURA VIDA

JOHN RATCLIFFE

URUGUAY ULTRA SPORTS

JABBERWOCK

CATRAID

PINEGOLD

AVENTURA AVONTUUR ADVENTURE

DESIGNER GOLD

UBHEJANE

BEACON AR

WIHLS

SAFERBO SETI

DELIRIOUS

WILD WARRIORS

SPRINGBOK ZAMBONIES

KIWAMI ADVENTURE

TRUFFLE HUNTERS MASTERS

WARRIORS

MOXIE RACERS

XPD HOLLAND

WE WILL SURVIVE

RED ANTS AR

QUESTARS UK

OOSRAND SKOLLIES

ALPHA ADVENTURE

ADEORUN

BELGIUM

BASECAMP AR

CYANOSIS

VAC ULTRA SPORTS

BUCO ADVENTURE

BURN

FREEDOM

HUAIRASINCHI ECUADOR

MERIDIANO RAID

CARTO AVALLON

BLOED EN OMO

CELTS ENDURANCELIFE

GONE RACING

BLACK MAMBA

RUSTPROOF

KELTOI

RACEMIERE

Life Experience One

PLETT AR

TERRA MATER

EXPENATURE.FR SUD RAID

FEAR YOUTH

ABSOLU RAID CAP GANGUISE

VISIT PENTICTON

ValmoRaid

SLOWVELDERS

MEGAJOULE - RETHINKING ENERGY WORLDWIDE

ThisAbility

TEENEK MEXICO

CX80 Adventure Trophy

HEINEKEN 0.0 AR

HAMILTON ADVENTURE

GREENER ADVENTURE TEAM

DAR DINGLE

LIFE EXPERIENCE

TRACKTHERACE ADVENTURE

XK BRAZIL

RAF

BAD MEDICINE

AR CZECH REPUBLIC II

WILD TRAIL

BLACK HILL

ALPINE AVENGERS

PAPACARA SALUDSA VITALITY

Vulcania Pucòn Chile

NATURAL STATE

TACTICAL FOODPACK

OZARK

LUCKY PACKET

TSHENOLO

LIFE ADVENTURE IMPTEK

ESTONIAN ACELA SPORTIVA

BLIZZARD

ANTIMATTER

TAKE IT EASY

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