Because adventure racing involves many disciplines, it appeals to a wide variety athletes including runners, cyclists, climbers, kayakers, and backpackers. With races lasting from hours to days, this is a sport that competitors of every fitness level can find the perfect race for a personal challenge. From dense forests to rocky singletrack, racers are faced with a variant of terrain and obstacles that require a well-rounded skill set to overcome. Because adventure racing poses itself as one of the most challenging sports on the planet, it is important that athletes are able to create the best possible team for competition. We have created a FREE online community for athletes to post their “resumes”, search for teammates and potential sponsors.
Heard of adventure racing but not quite sure if your up for a challenge? No problem many race producers offer sprint races lasting only a few hours! Go into it with an open mind and the goal to compete and finish to start. We recomend checking out:
- The Yough Xtreme 5HR/10HR
- The Redbeard 3HR/6HR
- The Blackbeard 4HR/8HR