International AR Event Calendar
A calendar of international adventure races that are long enough to be worth travelling to…
Events listed on this calendar are multiday adventure races, either staged or non-stop, around the world. These races are not necessarily endorsed or recommended by www.AR.co.za; this calendar is just an informative listing.
(Keeping a calendar like this updated is a nightmare! If you have an event to add or information for update, please drop me a note with the event details – as below – to lisa@ar.co.za)
Terminology
- Unassisted: organisation transports equipment to transitions; some organisations provide containers/crates for gear
- Assisted: teams need to bring support crew, usually two people, with them
- Staged: teams have to complete daily stages, sleeping at night (at least most nights)
- Non-stop: traditional adventure racing, may have darkzones for water sections
- Team format: official team format is four-person, mixed gender
| 2012 INTERNATIONAL AR EVENT CALENDAR Updated 8 November 2011 | ||
| Event Calendar – FEBRUARY 2012 | ||
| Date & Venue | Event | Contact |
| Zamo??, POLAND 8-12 February 2012 |
Winter Rain Timex 360 Degrees Distance: 600km / 62 hours (teams of 4) or 160km, 40hrs (pairs), non-stop Disciplines: navigation, trekking, mtb, cross-country ski, ropes Team Format: 4s (long course), 2s (short course) Prize (long course): Free entry fee to Lycian Challenge in Turkey (2012 European Champs), gifts (worth of approx. 750 euro) Note: Unassisted. |
Igor B?achut iblachut@team360.pl www.team360.pl/zima_2012/ |
| PATAGONIA, CHILE 11-25 February 2012 |
Wenger Patagonia Expedition Race Distance: 600km / 10 days, non-stop Disciplines: navigation, trekking, mtb, sea kayak, ropes Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: EUR1190 per team (before 30 Nov 2011) Note: Unassisted. Kayaks provided by organisation. No monetary prizes. |
Stjepan Pavicic info@patagonianexpeditionrace.com www.patagoniaexpeditionrace.com |
| FLORIDA, USA 16-19 February 2012 |
Sunshine Sea 2 Sea Distance: 72 hours (winning time approx. 58hrs) Disciplines: navigation, trekking, mtb, sea kayak, ropes Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: ? Note: Unassisted. Bikes and crate transported by organisation. |
info@pangeaadventureracing.com pangeaadventureracing.com |
| ECUADOR 18-21 February 2012 |
Huairasinchi Distance: 380km (elite, non-stop); 180km (adventure, staged) Disciplines: navigation, trekking, mtb, paddle (sit-on-top), fixed ropes Team Format: 4′s (co-ed and men’s teams) Entry fee: USD1,500 per team (incl. your two support crew plus 4×4 vehicle) Prize (1st): USD5,000 plus entry to Raid in France (September). Co-ed team winner also gets Galapagos cruise. Note: AR World Series event. 10th edition. Assisted. Kayaks provided. |
Santiago López info@proyectoaventura.com www.huairasinchi.com.ec |
| PATAGONIA, ARGENTINA 18-26 February 2012 |
Terra Viva AR Distance: 6 days / 500km non-stop Disciplines: navigation, trekking, mtb, kayak Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: USD$2,500 per team Prize (1st): USD$10,000 plus entry to ARWC Note: AR World Series event. Unassisted. Central camp. Double kayaks provided. Max. 30 teams. |
tierraviva@smandes.com.ar www.tierraviva.com.ar/2012/ |
| Event Calendar – APRIL 2012 | ||
| Date & Venue | Event | Contact |
| QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND 7-14 April 2012 |
GODZone Adventure Distance: 3-4 days (winners), non-stop Disciplines: navigation, trekking, mtb, kayak, ropes Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: NZ$5,500 (after 1 Dec 2011) Note: AR World Series event. Unassisted. |
100% PURE Racing info@godzoneadventure.com www.godzoneadventure.com |
| Event Calendar – MAY 2012 | ||
| Date & Venue | Event | Contact |
| SOUTH AFRICA 5-13 May 2012 |
Expedition Africa Distance: 500km, non-stop Disciplines: MTB, trek, kayak (sea, river, lake), ropework Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: ZAR18,000.00 per team (full package, incl pre- and post-race accomm.) Prize (1st): ZAR16,000 (cash). Entry to ARWC2012 (France) Note: AR World Series event. Unassisted. Kayaks, race & bike crates provided by organisation. |
Heidi Muller heidi@kineticgear.co.za www.kineticgear.co.za |
| CORSICA ISLAND (France) 26-30 May 2012 |
Corsica Raid Distance: 300km, 5-days non-stop Disciplines: MTB, trek, sea kayak, canyoneering, ropework, snow sections, orienteering Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: 1,400 EURO per team Prize (1st): Prizes, but not prize money Note: Assisted.Movie clip on website. |
Corsica Raid Organisation (Laetitia) info@corsicaraid.com www.corsicaraid.com |
| 2011 INTERNATIONAL AR EVENT CALENDAR Updated 30 May 2011 | ||
| Event Calendar – JANUARY 2011 | ||
| Date & Venue | Event | Contact |
| POLAND 20-23 January 2011 |
Timex Winter Race 360° Distance: 250km (45-50hrs), non-stop Disciplines: orienteering, trekking, mtb, ropes, skating, x-country ski Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: PLN 650 per team (before 15 Jan; PLN 800 after) Note: Also short course (160km; pairs). Seems to be unassisted. Adventure Race Euro Series |
Igor Blachut iblachut@team360.pl www.team360.pl Race information in English |
| Event Calendar – FEBRUARY 2011 | ||
| Date & Venue | Event | Contact |
| PATAGONIA, CHILE 5-19 February 2011 |
Wenger Patagonia Expedition Race Distance: 600km / 10 days, non-stop Disciplines: navigation, trekking, mtb, sea kayak, ropes Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: EUR590 – 990 per team Note: Unassisted. Kayaks provided by organisation. No monetary prizes. In support of Huemul Conservation Project. |
Stjepan Pavicic info@patagonianexpeditionrace.com www.patagoniaexpeditionrace.com |
| PATAGONIA, ARGENTINA 19-27 February 2011 |
Terra Viva AR Distance: 6 days / 450km non-stop Disciplines: navigation, trekking, mtb, kayak Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: USD1,200 per team Note: Unassisted. Double kayak provided for extra USD200 |
tierraviva@smandes.com.ar www.tierraviva.com.ar/2011/ |
| Event Calendar – MARCH 2011 | ||
| Date & Venue | Event | Contact |
| ECUADOR 5-7 March 2011 |
Huairasinchi Distance: 300km (elite, non-stop); 150km (adventure, staged) Disciplines: navigation, trekking, mtb, paddle, ropes Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: USD1,500 per team (incl. your two support crew plus 4×4 vehicle) Prize (1st): USD10,000 (in equipment) plus cruise to Galapagos Islands (4 nights) Note: AR World Series event. Assisted. Kayaks provided. |
Santiago López info@proyectoaventura.com www.huairasinchi.com.ec |
| SOUTH AFRICA 10-13 March 2011 |
Kinetic Double Moon Adventure Distance: 250km non-stop Disciplines: MTB, trekking, kayak (flat water), ropework Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: ZAR4,000.00 per team Prize (1st): ZAR4,000 (product vouchers) Note: Unassisted. Kayaks, race & bike crates provided by organisation. |
Heidi Muller bio@netactive.co.za www.kineticgear.co.za |
| MOROCCO 12-20 March 2011 |
Transmarocaine (6th edition) Distance: 250km / 5 days plus epilogue on 6th day, staged (5 stages) Disciplines: kayak (lake), mtb, run, navigation Team Format: pairs Entry fee: EURO 1,870 per pair Note: Unassisted. Entries closed. |
contact@transmarocaine.org www.transmarocaine.org Website in French & English |
| NEW ZEALAND 19-21 March 2011 |
The Goldrush Multisport Event Distance: 375km / 3 days, staged Disciplines: mtb, running, road bike, kayak (river) Team Format: solo or teams (2 or 3 people) Entry fee: NZD$557 per person (incl. 3 meals) Prize (1st): Spot and equipment prizes Note: Assisted. Overnight camps. |
info@goldrush.co.nz www.goldrush.co.nz |
| SOUTH AFRICA 19-21 March 2011 |
The Quest A staged adventure race for solo competitors Duration: 3 days, staged Disciplines: mtb, trekking, paddling, climbing, navigation Team format: solo only (PRO or social categories) Entry fee: ZAR1,000.00 (social), ZAR1,500.00 (PRO) Note: Assisted. |
Zirk Botha Wilderness Adventure Education Trust zirk@waet.org.za www.waet.org.za/quest.htm |
| YELLOWKNIFE, CANADA 26-31 March 2011 |
Rock & Ice Ultra Distance: 225km / 6 days, staged (6 stages) (Diamond Ultra) Disciplines: foot and snowshoe or XC ski Team Format: solo Entry fee: CDN$3000 Prize (1st): A diamond! Note: Unassisted. Self-sufficient. |
Scott Smith scott@rockandiceultra.com www.rockandiceultra.com |
| Event Calendar – APRIL 2011 | ||
| Date & Venue | Event | Contact |
| BAHIA, BRAZIL 8-17 April 2011 |
Ecomotion Distance: 550km / 6 days, non-stop Disciplines: navigation, trekking, mtb, kayak (sea & narrow river), ropes Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: USD3,500 per team (incl. your two support crew plus support vehicle and driver provided) plus R$240 extras Prize (1st): USD12,000 (cash) Note: AR World Series event. Assisted. Sit-on-top kayaks provided. Hotel accommodation also included. |
Fabiana Hirata fabiana@ecomotion.com.br www.ecomotion.com.br/ecomotionpro2011/ Super website in English and Portuguese |
| ZIMBABWE 21-26 April 2011 |
Ironwill Charity Eco Adventure Distance: 4 days, staged (sport & ultra race categories) Disciplines: Trekking, mtb, water activity, navigation. Team Format: minimum 2 Entry fee: Not yet set Note: Assisted. |
Alan Winterton ironwill.co.zw |
| SABAH, BORNEO 22-24 April 2011 |
Sabah Adventure Challenge Distance: 120km / 3 days, staged Disciplines: trekking, mtb and maybe short river activity. Easy navigation, set course. Team Format: pairs Entry fee: USD$1,500 per pair (incl. accomm, transfers, support) Note: Unassisted. ‘Homestay’ concept where teams spend nights with local families. Meals not provided. Hot water provided at start & finish. |
info@sabahadventurechallenge.com www.sabahadventurechallenge.com Website in English. |
| CORSICA 24 -28 April 2011 |
Raid Centrale Paris (13th edition) Distance: >200km / 5 days, staged Disciplines: navigation, trekking, mtb, whitewater, climbing Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: EURO 250 per person Note: Unassisted. Overnight camps, meals provided. 8000m elevation gain. Limited to 50 teams. |
mail@raidecp.net www.raidecp.net Very good website in English and French |
| Event Calendar – MAY 2011 | ||
| Date & Venue | Event | Contact |
| SOUTH AFRICA 7-15 May 2011 |
Expedition Africa Distance: 500km, non-stop Disciplines: MTB, trek, kayak (sea, river, lake), ropework Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: ZAR12,000.00 per team Prize (1st): ZAR12,000 (cash) Note: Unassisted. Kayaks, race & bike crates provided by organisation. |
Heidi Muller bio@netactive.co.za www.kineticgear.co.za |
| SWITZERLAND 24-29 May 2011 |
The Apex Race Distance: 4 days, non-stop Disciplines: navigation, trekking, mtb, kayak, climbing, rafting (with guide), canyoning Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: Entry fee: 3,500 CHF, incl. free accommodation for first 20 teams Prize (1st): First prize: 5,000 CHF (first three get cash prizes) Note: AR World Series event. Unassisted. 10,000m elevation gain! AND, for the first time ever in an AR World Series, paragliding (tandem, with pilot). |
Staffan Källbäck – Race Director info@theapexrace.com www.theapexrace.com Race info now online – in three languages! |
| Event Calendar – JUNE 2011 | ||
| Date & Venue | Event | Contact |
| NSW North Coast, AUSTRALIA 10-13 June 2011 |
Mountain Designs GeoQuest Distance: >200km, 48hr non-stop Disciplines: run, kayak, mtb Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: AUD$495 per team Note: Assisted. |
Craig Bycroft craig@geocentricoutdoors.com.au www.geoquest.com.au |
| Pas de Calais, FRANCE 22 – 26 June 2011 |
Le Grand Raid Distance: 450km, 5-days, staged Disciplines: MTB, orienteering, kayak, rollerblading, run, ropes Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: EURO 1,200 per team (including two support crew) Prize (1st): EURO 10,000.00 (prize money for Top 5) Note: Assisted. At least one support crew person required (should be able to navigate). Daily stages are 6-8hrs. |
Karine Baillet Email: karine@legrandraid.org www.legrandraid.org Website in French and English. |
| SLOVENIA 23-26 June 2011 |
Adventure Race Slovenia Distance: Explorer, 340km (3 days, 50hrs); Rover, 125km (2 days, 30hrs) – both non-stop Disciplines: MTB, trek, caving, kayak, canyoneering, rollerblade, ropes, orienteering Team Format: Explorer 4′s (mixed), Rover 2′s (any) Entry fee: Explorer, EURO 500 per team; Rover, EURO 250 per team Prize: All awards total EURO 5,000 (equipment & trophies) Note: Unsupported. Adventure Race Euro Series |
Peter Vrckovnik peter.vrckovnik@adventurerace.si www.ars.adventurerace.si Nice website in English and Slovene. |
| WEST VIRGINIA, USA 24-26 June 2011 |
Odyssey Endorphin Fix (20th edition!) Distance: 150-200 miles / 48hrs, non-stop Disciplines: MTB, trek, whitewater (class 1-2) & flat-water paddling, riverboarding, orienteering Team Format: solo, 2, 3 and 4′s Entry fee: USD$375-425 per person (depending on team format) before 22 April 2011 (USD50 more until 10 June) Prize (1st): USD$1,900 (to co-ed 4-person team) Note: Unsupported. No gear boxes. Watercraft not provided. |
K. K. Seguin registration@oarevents.com www.oarevents.com Informative website |
| CARIBBEAN COAST, COSTA RICA 24 June – 3 July 2011 |
Costa Rica Adventure Race 2011 Distance: 500km / 5 days, non-stop Disciplines: MTB, kayak, rafting, zip-line, trekking, coastering Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: USD2,700 per team (USD2,500 for full package, incl. meals and accomm pre-race) Prize (1st): USD10,000 (cash) Note: AR World Series event. Unassisted. Kayaks and gear containers provided. Pure expedition racing. |
Johana Arguello (Race admin) info@arcostarica.com www.arcostarica.com Good website in English and Spanish |
| Event Calendar – JULY 2011 | ||
| Date & Venue | Event | Contact |
| West Kootenays, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA 23-31 July 2011 |
Raid The North Extreme Distance: 500km / 6 days, non-stop Disciplines: MTB, trekking, kayak (white water, lakes), ropework Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: CDN$4,500 per team Note: Unassisted. Entry includes watercraft, paddles, PFDs, GPS tracking, airport shuttles, pre- & post-race meals and two nights accommodation |
adventure@raidthenorth.com www.raidthenorth.com/rtnex.html |
| Event Calendar – AUGUST 2011 | ||
| Date & Venue | Event | Contact |
| FRANCE TBC August 2011 |
Raid in France Distance: 450km / 3 days, non-stop Disciplines: navigation, trekking, mtb, kayak plus other Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: EURO 750 (in 2010) Note: AR World Series event. Assisted. |
contact@raidinfrance.com www.raidinfrance.com Website in French & English. Not yet updated for 2011. |
| IDAHO, USA 14-20 August 2011 |
Expedition Idaho Distance: 600km / 6 days, non-stop Disciplines: MTB, trekking, orienteering, paddling (canoe/kayak/raft), climbing/ropes, ‘Survival Quest’ Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: USD$4,000 per team Prize (1st): USD$10,000 – $24,000 (depending on final number of entries) Note: Unassisted. Watercraft, paddles, PFDs provided. Entry includes airport transfers, 2 nights accomodation at a luxury resort, pre- and post-race meals, amazing awards and a super high energy, original finish for all teams in prime time! Mike Kloser is part of the organising team. An outstanding, high alpine event in beautiful Northern Idaho, USA! |
Dave Adlard (director) dave@expeditionidahorace.com expeditionidahorace.com |
| ENGLAND, UK 26-29 August 2011 |
Terrex Coast to Coast (C2C) Distance: 3-4 days, non-stop across England Disciplines: mtb, kayak, open water swim, run and navigation Team Format: solo or 3′s (where two compete at any one time) Entry fee: £240 per person plus £40 Sportident hire plus £50 tracker hire Note: Assisted. Entries close 1 July 2011. |
Rob Marriott www.adidas-ar.com/2011/ |
| Event Calendar – SEPTEMBER 2011 | ||
| Date & Venue | Event | Contact |
| CALIFORNIA, USA 8 – 11 September 2011 |
The Gold Rush Mother Lode Expedition Distance: 4 days, non-stop Disciplines: trekking, running, mtb, ropes and paddling Team Format: 3′s or 4′s Entry fee: USD$2245 per team (4) (extra $180 after 1 July) Note: Unassisted. Kayaks, PDFs and paddles provided for an additional USD$100. AR World Series event. |
Gold Rush Adventure Racing info@goldrushar.com www.goldrushar.com |
| SPAIN 11-17 September 2011 |
Bimbache Extrem Distance: 5-6 days, non-stop Disciplines: navigation, trekking, mtb, kayak plus other Team Format: 4s Note: AR World Series event. Unassisted. Gear containers provided. |
info@raidbimbache.com www.raidbimbache.com Website in Spanish & English. Not yet updated for 2011. |
| MONTENEGRO 16-18 September 2011 |
ARMeX Adventure Race Distance: 48hrs, non-stop Disciplines: navigation, mtb, running, high ropes, kayaking and white water rafting Team Format: 2s and 4s Entry fee: EURO 1,000 per 4-person team; EURO 500 for pairs Note: Much of northern Montenegro is uninhabited; mountains over 2000m, old growth forest, bears, wolves and Europe’s deepest Canyon. |
Jack Delf jack@montenegroholiday.com www.montenegroexpeditionchallenge.com Website in English |
| POLAND 21-25 September 2011 |
Adventure Racing Poland Championship Distance: 300km (4′s only) and 150km (pairs only), non-stop Disciplines: MTB, trail running, kayaking, inline skating, old rafting, orienteering, special tasks Team Format: 4′s and pairs Entry fee: EURO 400 per team (300km); EURO 150 per pair (150km) Prize (1st): EURO 2,000 Note: Unassisted. |
Pawel Faferek info@adventurerace.pl www.adventurerace.pl |
| Event Calendar – OCTOBER 2011 | ||
| Date & Venue | Event | Contact |
| TURKEY 18-23 October 2011 |
Lycian Challenge Distance: 400km / 4 days, non-stop Disciplines: Trekking, ropes, navigation, mtb, sea kayak, swimming, coasteering, rafting Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: EURO 1,000 per team (early bird, before 1 June. More after that) Prize (1st): TL 10,000 (minimum). % allocation to podium places. Note: Unassisted. Sea kayaks , rafts, paddles & PFDs provided by organisation. |
Bora Borçin info@lycianchallenge.com www.lycianchallenge.com Good website, in English. |
| Event Calendar – NOVEMBER 2011 | ||
| Date & Venue | Event | Contact |
| TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA 31 Oct – 11 Nov 2011 |
XPD Expedition Race Distance: 4-5 days (max 9.5 days) / 750km, non-stop Disciplines: navigation, trekking, mtb, kayak (sea & river), ropes Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: AUD$7,990 per team (international package available) Prize (1st): USD$75,000. Entry to next AR World Champs plus next XPD Australia Note: AR World Championship. Unassisted. Kayaks provided. |
Craig Bycroft craig@geocentricoutdoors.com.au www.xpd.com.au Very good website. |
| ARGENTINA 4-6 November 2011 |
Extremo 6000 Distance: 4 days, non-stop Disciplines: navigation, trekking, mtb, rafting, ropes Team Format: 4′s Entry fee: TBC. Note: AR World Series event. |
Eduardo Caputo caputoeduardo@gmail.com www.xtremo6000.com.ar Website in Spanish. |
| BRAZIL 12-15 Nov 2011 |
Expedicao Chauas Distance: 300km, non-stop Team Format: 4′s |
Lucas Gerônimo lucas@chauas.com.br www.chauas.com.br Website in Portuguese. Not yet updated for 2011. |
| Event Calendar – DECEMBER 2011 | ||
| Date & Venue | Event | Contact |
| TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA 7-11 December 2011 |
Swisse Mark Webber Tasmania Challenge Distance: 350km / 5 days (also 1 and 3 day options), staged Disciplines: kayaking, trekking, trail running, climbing and mtb Team Format: 2′s Entry fee: AUD$10,000/pair (5-day, Corporate pairs); AUD$6,000 (3-day, Open pairs) Note: Full support provided by event. Camping equipment, meals, kayaks and team kit provided. |
www.markwebber tasmaniachallenge.com |
| 2012 INTERNATIONAL AR EVENT CALENDAR Updated 5 January 2011 | ||
| Event Calendar – FEBRUARY 2012 | ||
| Date & Venue | Event | Contact |
| CENTRAL AMERICA 10 – 24 February 2012 |
Coast to Coast Challenge Distance: 650km / 10 days, non-stop Disciplines: navigation, trekking, mtb, sea kayak, whitewater rafting, ropes Team Format: 4′s Note: Through Panama, Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Unassisted. Watercraft provided |
mike@coasttocoastadventures.com www.ctocrace.com No details yet for 2012 event |
| Event Calendar – JUNE 2012 | ||
| Date & Venue | Event | Contact |
| USA June 2012 |
Untamed New England Distance: > 3 days, non-stop Disciplines: navigation, trekking, mtb, canoe, kayak, ropes Team Format: 2, 3 or 4′s Entry fee: USD$2,300 per 4-person team in 2010 Note: AR World Series event. Unassisted. Watercraft provided |
info@untamedadventure.com www.untamedne.com Not yet updated for 2012 event |
| Event Calendar – AUGUST 2012 | ||
| Date & Venue | Event | Contact |
| IDAHO, USA 12-18 August 2012 |
Expedition Idaho Distance: 600km / 6 days, non-stop Disciplines: MTB, trekking, orienteering, paddling (canoe/kayak/raft), climbing/ropes, ‘Survival Quest’ Team Format: 4′s Note: Unassisted. Watercraft, paddles, PFDs provided. Entry includes airport transfers, 2 nights accomodation at a luxury resort, pre- and post-race meals, amazing awards and a super high energy, original finish for all teams in prime time! Mike Kloser is part of the organising team. An outstanding, high alpine event in beautiful Northern Idaho, USA! |
Dave Adlard (director) dave@expeditionidahorace.com expeditionidahorace.com |
| Event Calendar – SEPTEMBER 2012 | ||
| Date & Venue | Event | Contact |
| COTE D’AZUR, FRANCE 15-22 September 2012 |
Raid in France Distance: 700km / 7 days, non-stop Disciplines: navigation, trekking, mtb, kayak plus other Team Format: 4′s Note: AR World Championship |
contact@raidinfrance.com www.raidinfrance.com Website in French & English. |