Stubborn Fool Adventure Race
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Past event
10:00 AM CDT
Black River Falls, Wisconsin
$117.60 · 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Stubborn Fool Adventure Race, taking place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in the picturesque Black River Falls, Wisconsin! Celebrating its 12th year, this exciting adventure race invites participants of all skill levels to embrace the thrill of maps, mud, and mayhem in the stunning forests of Black River Country. With race distances varying based on your chosen route, teams can bike up to 123.5 miles and trek 110 miles as they navigate through hidden checkpoints in a choose-your-own-adventure format.
Whether you’re a seasoned racer or a first-time participant, this event promises a day filled with fun, teamwork, and a good dose of humor. Expect to tackle diverse terrains, from forest trails to gravel roads, using only a map and compass—no GPS allowed! Gather your teammates, pack your sense of adventure, and prepare to make lasting memories as you laugh, strategize, and race together. Don’t miss out on this thrilling kickoff to the 2026 adventure racing season!
Whether you’re a seasoned racer or a first-time participant, this event promises a day filled with fun, teamwork, and a good dose of humor. Expect to tackle diverse terrains, from forest trails to gravel roads, using only a map and compass—no GPS allowed! Gather your teammates, pack your sense of adventure, and prepare to make lasting memories as you laugh, strategize, and race together. Don’t miss out on this thrilling kickoff to the 2026 adventure racing season!
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6-Hour
Incl. $7.60 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
Entries closed10:00 AM CDT
$117.60
Organiser's description
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
The Stubborn Fool Adventure Race, presented by 180 Adventure, returns for its 12th year of maps, mud, and mayhem in the heart of Black River Country!
Whether this is your first adventure race or your 101st, this spring classic is your chance to test your grit, navigation skills, and teamwork in a choose-your-own-adventure challenge through the beautiful forests surrounding Black River Falls, Wisconsin.
HOW FAR WILL YOU GO?
Thats entirely up to you! Your total distance depends on your teams route and how many checkpoints you decide to chase down. Stick to the shorter end and youll roll in as a final finisherpush your limits and you might just snag every checkpoint on the map.
Bike: 1235 miles
Trek: 110 miles
WHERE WILL YOU GO?
Thats part of the fun! The super-secret start location will be revealed one week before race day, but you can count on it being within 30 minutes of Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Pack your compass, bring your sense of humor, and prepare to embrace your inner Foolbecause no two teams will take the same path!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect the unexpected! You and your teammates will:
* Navigate with a map and compassno GPS allowed!
* Choose your own route between hidden checkpoints.
* Bike, trek, and problem-solve your way across varied terrainforest trails, gravel roads, and maybe a surprise or two.
* Laugh (a lot), get a little dirty, and finish with that stubborn grin that says, We did it!
* This event is beginner-friendly yet challenging enough for experienced racers, making it the perfect kickoff to the 2026 adventure racing season
WHAT YOULL NEED
* A bike and helmet
* A compass and basic navigation skills (well have a short clinic the night before if you need a little help)
* A teammate, or two, or better yet - threeracing solo is possible, but fools travel best together
* A sense of adventure, flexibility, and good humor
* Full gear list and race-day instructions will be shared closer to the race day
WHY YOULL LOVE IT
* A beautiful spring course in the heart of Black River Country
* A choose-your-own-adventure format that lets every team define its own challenge
* Friendly volunteers and a welcoming adventure racing community
* That sweet mix of strategy, endurance, and shared accomplishment that keeps you coming back for more
The Stubborn Fool Adventure Race, presented by 180 Adventure, returns for its 12th year of maps, mud, and mayhem in the heart of Black River Country!
Whether this is your first adventure race or your 101st, this spring classic is your chance to test your grit, navigation skills, and teamwork in a choose-your-own-adventure challenge through the beautiful forests surrounding Black River Falls, Wisconsin.
HOW FAR WILL YOU GO?
Thats entirely up to you! Your total distance depends on your teams route and how many checkpoints you decide to chase down. Stick to the shorter end and youll roll in as a final finisherpush your limits and you might just snag every checkpoint on the map.
Bike: 1235 miles
Trek: 110 miles
WHERE WILL YOU GO?
Thats part of the fun! The super-secret start location will be revealed one week before race day, but you can count on it being within 30 minutes of Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Pack your compass, bring your sense of humor, and prepare to embrace your inner Foolbecause no two teams will take the same path!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect the unexpected! You and your teammates will:
* Navigate with a map and compassno GPS allowed!
* Choose your own route between hidden checkpoints.
* Bike, trek, and problem-solve your way across varied terrainforest trails, gravel roads, and maybe a surprise or two.
* Laugh (a lot), get a little dirty, and finish with that stubborn grin that says, We did it!
* This event is beginner-friendly yet challenging enough for experienced racers, making it the perfect kickoff to the 2026 adventure racing season
WHAT YOULL NEED
* A bike and helmet
* A compass and basic navigation skills (well have a short clinic the night before if you need a little help)
* A teammate, or two, or better yet - threeracing solo is possible, but fools travel best together
* A sense of adventure, flexibility, and good humor
* Full gear list and race-day instructions will be shared closer to the race day
WHY YOULL LOVE IT
* A beautiful spring course in the heart of Black River Country
* A choose-your-own-adventure format that lets every team define its own challenge
* Friendly volunteers and a welcoming adventure racing community
* That sweet mix of strategy, endurance, and shared accomplishment that keeps you coming back for more
Location
Super Secret Start Location revealed 1 week prior to race day! Within 30 minutes of:, Black River Falls, 54615, WI, United States
Stubborn Fool Adventure Race
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