USARA Adventure Race National Championships
- Date Fri 23rd October 2026 - Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM PDT
- Location Bend, Oregon
- Price $421.00
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for the ultimate test of adventure and teamwork at the USARA Adventure Race National Championships, taking place from October 23 to 24, 2026, in the stunning Bend, Deschutes. This annual event, now in its 25th year, brings together the nation’s top teams for an exhilarating 30-hour race that challenges even the most seasoned athletes. Competing in teams of four across three divisions—mixed gender, all-women, and all-men—participants will navigate through diverse terrains, showcasing their endurance, skill, and camaraderie.
The race kicks off on the morning of October 23, with a thrilling combination of running, biking, and paddling, culminating in a celebration of achievement and community on October 24. Teams will have the chance to share stories of their adventures and strategies during a post-race meal, where the national champions will be crowned. With priority registration opening on January 1, 2026, and open registration beginning February 1, now is the time to prepare for an unparalleled experience in adventure racing!
The race kicks off on the morning of October 23, with a thrilling combination of running, biking, and paddling, culminating in a celebration of achievement and community on October 24. Teams will have the chance to share stories of their adventures and strategies during a post-race meal, where the national champions will be crowned. With priority registration opening on January 1, 2026, and open registration beginning February 1, now is the time to prepare for an unparalleled experience in adventure racing!
Organiser's Description
For more than 25 years, the annual USARA Adventure Race National Championships have seen some of the best teams from across the nation come together to compete in a non-stop, 30-hour adventure race. Many of these teams have to push the boundaries of human endurance and teamwork just to finish. Winning requires extreme willpower, mastery across disciplines, and sometime a little luck.
When the race ends, teams come together for an evening meal. We announce the national champions, crown the winners of the national points series, and celebrate the amazing adventure racing community.
The 2026 race is limited to teams of four in three divisions: mixed gender, all-women, all-men. There is not a separate masters division, though the top masters team from across all divisions will be recognized.
Race check-in will be Thursday, October 22, 2026. The 30-hour race will start Friday morning, October 23, 2026, and end Saturday afternoon, October 24, 2026.
Priority registration opens January 1, 2026. Eligible teams will receive a link by email. Open registration begins February 1, 2026. You can find the most up-to-date information on the event at the USARA website [https://www.usara.com/nationals-registration].
REFUND POLICY:
The RunSignUp processing fee will be deducted from any and all refunds. A racer who withdraws within one week of registering will receive a full refund, less processing fees. A racer who withdraws more than one week after registering will receive a refund pursuant to the following scale:
Before 6/1/26: Entry fee less $50 and RSU processing fee
From 6/1/26 through 7/31/26: Entry fee less $100 and RSU processing fee
From 8/1/26 through 8/31/25: Entry fee less $200 and RSU processing fee
From and after 9/1/26: No refund
A racer can transfer their entry to another racer at no charge. Contact [email protected] to request a refund or transfer of entry.
When the race ends, teams come together for an evening meal. We announce the national champions, crown the winners of the national points series, and celebrate the amazing adventure racing community.
The 2026 race is limited to teams of four in three divisions: mixed gender, all-women, all-men. There is not a separate masters division, though the top masters team from across all divisions will be recognized.
Race check-in will be Thursday, October 22, 2026. The 30-hour race will start Friday morning, October 23, 2026, and end Saturday afternoon, October 24, 2026.
Priority registration opens January 1, 2026. Eligible teams will receive a link by email. Open registration begins February 1, 2026. You can find the most up-to-date information on the event at the USARA website [https://www.usara.com/nationals-registration].
REFUND POLICY:
The RunSignUp processing fee will be deducted from any and all refunds. A racer who withdraws within one week of registering will receive a full refund, less processing fees. A racer who withdraws more than one week after registering will receive a refund pursuant to the following scale:
Before 6/1/26: Entry fee less $50 and RSU processing fee
From 6/1/26 through 7/31/26: Entry fee less $100 and RSU processing fee
From 8/1/26 through 8/31/25: Entry fee less $200 and RSU processing fee
From and after 9/1/26: No refund
A racer can transfer their entry to another racer at no charge. Contact [email protected] to request a refund or transfer of entry.
Races
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USARA National Championships - 2026
Incl. $21.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 23rd October 2026 (9:00AM PDT)
$421.00
OPENS TOMORROWEach team member should register separately; please do not register multiple members at once.
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