Adventure Racing back to top

February 2

Dirty Dozen Mountain Bike Race, Warda. Held at Bluff Creek Ranch. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A 12-hour mountain bike relay race during which teams try to log as many laps as possible on a 10-mile course with only one team member riding at a time. Male solo, female solo, male, female & coed 2 person teams; 4 & 5 person teams. 512-873-1204. www.terrafirmapromo.com or tfadventure@aol.com.

Desert Rage Phoenix, Phoenix, Ariz. Held at Saguaro Lake. Includes 25- to 30-mile distance with a 4- to 8-hour finish time. Trekking, orienteering, mountain biking, navigating. 3- or 4-person teams of mixed or same gender. www.desertragear.com or racedirector@sierraadventuresports.com.

February 9

Bonk Hard Chill One-Day Adventure Race, Osage Beach, Mo. Held at Lake of the Ozarks State Park. 18-hours of continuous mountain biking, paddling, running, trekking and orienteering. 816-582-3102. http://www.bonkhardchill.com, jason@bonkhardracing.com.

February 16

Steel Sports Heartbreak Duathlon 2008, Tyler. Takes place at Tyler State Park. Trails and mountain biking. www.SteelSports.net or Rodney@SteelSports.net.

February 16-17

Swamp Stomp 30-hour Adventure Race, Sarasota, Fla. Myakka River State Park. 30-hour “modified Rogaine” format in which everyone crosses the line together. Winner is determined by team with the most points. Bike, run/walk, paddle on off-road and some off-trail route. 2 to 4-person teams. 2008 USARA National Championship qualifier. http://wecefar.com/swampstomp or swamp@wecefar.com.

February 17

3rd Annual Texas Motor Speedway Decathlon, Fort Worth. Running and biking. USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Register online at Iron Head Race productions. www.ironheadrp.com.

February 23

Hart Challenge Adventure Trail Run, New Caney. Hosted by the Houston Adventure Racing Team. Lake Houston Park. 25K and 50K routes. www.houstonadventureracing.com.

Desert Rage Temecula, Temecula, Calif. Held near Vail Lake. Includes 25- to 30-mile distance with a 4- to 8-hour finish time. Trekking, orienteering, mountain biking, navigating. 3- or 4-person teams of mixed or same gender. www.desertragear.com or racedirector@sierraadventuresports.com.

Amphibious Warrior Adventure Race, Alexander City, Ala. Held at Wind Creek State Park. The “sport” race is designed for individuals that are interested in adventure racing, but do not have prior experience. www.auburnmarines.com.

Frozen Gator Adventure Race, Jasper. Martin Dies, Jr. State Park. Teams compete by participating in a great river paddle, navigation, trekking and mountain biking. www.SteelSports.net or Rodney@SteelSports.net.

March 1

The Frigid Infliction, Bolton Valley, Vt. The largest winter adventure race in the U.S. Organized by the Green Mountain Racing Association. Teams of two or three or single-sex. Navigation, snowshoeing, cross-country, post holing and ropes. www.GMARA.org/frigid or info@gmara.org.

Cameron Park Sprint Adventure Race, Waco. Held at Cameron Park. Too Cool Racing brings back its Spring Sprint Adventure Race for novice racers and veterans. www.adventureracingtexas.com or director@toocoolracing.com.

Phoenix Urban Adventure Race, Paradise Valley, Ariz. Includes 25- to 30-mile distance with a 4- to 8-hour finish time. Trekking, orienteering, mountain biking and navigating. www.desertragear.com or racedirector@sierraadventuresports.com.

 

March 8

Eco-Lonestar Adventure Race, Austin. USARA National Championship qualifier. Male, female, coed and coed masters divisions. Four-person teams compete in mountain biking, trekking and canoeing. Benefits Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation. 512-863-3715. www.terrafirmapromo.com, tfadventures.com or Kathy@terrfirmapromo.com.

Eco-Lonestar Extreme 12-hour Adventure Race, Austin. Land navigation, trekking, canoeing, mountain biking and mystery event. www.terrafirmapromo.com or tfadventure@aol.com.

25th Annual Athens Triathlon, Athens. Pool swim and biking. USA Triathlon sanctioned. Register online at Iron Head Race productions. www.ironheadrp.com.

March 15

Ozark Challenge Extreme Adventure Race, Fayetteville, Ark. Devil’s Den State Park.coed 4-person teams compete in trekking, whitewater canoeing, rock climbing and mountain biking across remote regions. The top three teams qualify for the USARA National Championships. www.adventuresprint.com.

March 16

Double Play Duathlon, Arlington. Held at Rangers Ballpark. USA Triathlon Sanctioned. www.ironheadrp.com.

March 22

HART Ladies Only Adventure Race, Living-ston. Held at Lake Livingston State Park. Sponsored by the Houston Adventure Racing Team. Teams of two compete on course that includes 2 to 3 miles running, 5 to 7 miles biking, 1-mile paddling and team challenges. www.houstonadventureracing.com.

Desert Rage Lake Havasu, Lake Havasu, Ariz. Grand Canyon State Games Championship. Trekking, orienteering, mountain biking and navigating. www.desertragear.com or racedirector@sierraadventuresports.com.

Urban Dare Austin Adventure Race, Austin. www.active.com.

March 24

Bayou Brawl Adventure Race, Pasadena. Held at Bay Area Park. Bike, kayak and run through some of the most scenic places in Houston including the Amand Bayou Nature Center. www.solemracing.com or www.active.com.

March 29

Canyon Park Spring Sprint, New Braunfels. Features mountain biking, paddling, trekking and running. 512-775-1503. www.adventureracingtexas.com. director@toocoolracing.com.

Toadsuck Adventure Race, Conway, Ark. Trekking, mountain biking and canoeing. Toadsuckadventurerace.com or jimschuler@sbcglobal.net.

Sunflower 12-hour Adventure Race, Lawrence, Kan. http://www.bonkhardchill.com or jason@bonkhardracing.com.

April 5

AdventureXstream, Moab, Utah. Held at Canyon Country. The race combines mountain biking, trail running, orienteering, rappelling and other rope skills. Participants experience wilderness ranging from canyon lands to alpine meadows and mountain tundra. www.adventureXstream.com.

April 6

6th Annual Fast & Furious F-1 Duathlon, Grand Prairie. Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake. Race includes running and biking. USA Triathlon sanctioned. www.ironheadrp.com.

April 12

Inks Lake Spring Sprint Adventure Race, Burnet. Held at Burnet Inks Lake State Park. Includes mountain biking, paddling, trekking and running. 512-775-1503. www.adventureracingtexas.com, director@toocoolracing.com.

Blue Ridge Mountain Adventure Race, Blue Ridge, Ga. USARA National Championship qualifier. Held in the Chattahoochee National Forest. 10th annual 40-mile sprint race. Trail running, mountain biking, paddling and orienteering. 706-632-5680. http://www.blueridge mountains.com, jahackett@tds.net.

April 19

Texas Challenge Adventure Race, Burnet. Solo male and female, two-person male, female, masters and coed division teams. Includes mountain biking, trekking and canoeing. www.terrafirmapromo.com or tfadventure@aol.com.

GrizzlyMan Adventure Race, Missoula, Mont. Held in Lolo National Forest. Challenging sprint-distance race, 23-miles and 3,500 feet elevation gain. Trekking, orienteering, mountain biking and surprise events. www.grizzlymanrace.com.

Pain in the Pines Adventure Challenge, Tyler. Held at Tyler State Park. 8- to 12-hour adventure race. 903-871-8466. www.steelsports.net.

April 20

15th Annual IRP Striders Duathlon, San Angelo. Middle Concho Park. USA Triathlon sanctioned. www.ironheadrp.com.

April 24-27

Odyssey Endorphin Fix 3-Day Adventure Race, West Virginia. Held at New River George and South Central West Virginia. Known as one of the toughest two-day races in the country. Mountain biking, trekking and rafting. www.oarevents.com.

May 3

Urban Dare Dallas, Dallas. Running, trivia and skills challenge. www.urbandare.com.

May 4

6th annual Tri-Benbrook Triathlon, Benbrook. Held at the Benbrook YMCA Community Center. Includes two separate races. USA Triathlon sanctioned. www.ironheadrp.com.

Urban Dare San Antonio, San Antonio. Running, trivia and skills challenge. www.urbandare.com.

May 10

Central Coast Adventure Challenge Dawn to Dusk, San Luis Obispo, Calif. Held at Santa Margarita Lake. USARA National Championship Qualifier. Includes trekking, kayaking, mountain biking, navigation and ropes. www.ccadventure.com.

Aqua Adventure Race, Livingston. Lake Livingston. Part of the Houston Adventure Race Team series. Two-person teams paddle while navigating. Male, female and co-ed divisions. USARA sanctioned event. www.houstonadventureracing.com.

May 11

Central Coast Adventure Challenge Adventure Sprint, San Luis Obispo, Calif. Santa Margarita Lake. 4th annual adventure race that includes trail running, trekking, kayaking, mountain biking, navigation and ropes. www.ccadventure.com.

12th Annual Benbrook Kids Triathlon, Ben brook. USA Triathlon sanctioned. www.ironheadrp.com.

May 17

Desert Rage San Diego, San Diego, Calif. Laguna Mountain. Trekking, orienteering, mountain biking and navigating. www.desertragear.com or racedirector@sierraadventuresports.com.

May 24

Spread Your Wings Adventure Race and Hill Country Expo, Rock Springs. Held at Rock Springs Camp Eagle. USARA National Championship qualifier. 12-to 18-hour race with trekking and biking. 512-775-1503. www.toocoolracing.com. director@toocoolracing.com.

Odyssey Wild Wonderful 24-hour Adventure Race, Clifftop, W.Va. Held at New River Gorge. 24-hour race with unsupported teams, Coed, male, female, masters and military divisions. Second race in a series. www.oarevents.com/ races.asp or susanna@oarevents.com.

May 31

Texas State Championship Sprint (TSCS) Adventure Race #1, Dallas. Held at White Rock Lake. www.terrafirmapromo.com or tfadventure@aol.com.

June 1

3rd Annual Kids Tri@the “J” Triathlon, Dallas. USA Triathlon sanctioned. www.ironheadrp.com.

June 7-8

13th Annual Metroplex Sprint Triathlon, Grand Prairie. USA Triathlon sanctioned. www.ironheadrp.com.

June 13

5th Annual Dam Bike Time Trial, Grand Prairie. An eight-mile bike race held at Joe Pool Lake USA Triathlon sanctioned. www.ironheadrp.com.

June 14

Texas State Championship Adventure Race Series #2, Austin. 9 a.m. Two-person teams compete in trail running, mountain biking, canoeing and mystery events. 512-873-1204. www.terrafirmapromo.com or tfadventure@aol.com.

Run, Row, Rock and Roll, Fairbury, Neb. Hosted by the Burkley Wellness Center. USARA National Championship qualifier. Three-person teams with running, trekking, kayaking, mountain biking, land navigation, orienteering and team challenges. www.nscracing.com.

Special Operations Adventure Race (SOAR) Sprint, Highlands Nantahala Forest, N.C. Running, mountain biking, rappelling, canoeing and orienteering. Sprint race is 36 miles. SOAR raises college money for children of Special Operations soldiers killed in combat or training. 601-447-3673. soarhighlands.org or sidnal03 @aol.com.

June 16

Durango 24-Hour AdventureXstream, Durango, Colo. Combines mountain biking, trail running, orienteering, rappelling and other rope skills. Participants will experience wilderness ranging from canyon lands to alpine meadows and mountain tundra. www.adventureXstream.com.

June 21

7th annual Power Maiden Sprint Triathlon, Athens. USA Triathlon Sanctioned. Women-only event. www.ironheadrp.com.

The Dirty Duo, Shawnee Mission Park, Kan. http://www.bonkhardchill.com or jason@bonkhardracing.com.

June 28

Houston Urban Texas State Championship Adventure Race #3. Held at Minute Maid Park. 6 p.m. Part of the Texas State Championship Series. Two-person teams compete in mountain biking, running, trekking and urban adventures. 512-873-1204.

Ozark Extreme Adventure Race, Little Rock, Ark. USARA sanctioned. Trek, mountain bike, paddle, swim and run. 501-612-1045. www.adventuresprints.com or admin@ozarkextreme.com.

July 6

2nd Annual Pioneer Power Sprint Tri, Denton. USA Triathlon Sanctioned. www.ironheadrp.com.

July 12

Texas State Championship Adventure Race Series #4, Fort Worth. Held at Camp Carter YMCA. Two-person teams compete in trail running, mountain biking, canoeing and mystery events. tfadventure@aol.com or 512-873-1204. www.terrafirmapromo.com.

Extreme Heat Coon Bluff, Phoenix, Ariz. Trekking, orienteering, mountain biking and navigating. www.desertragear.com or racedirector@sierraadventuresports.com.

July 20

8th Annual Town North YMCA Kids Triathlon, Dallas. USA Triathlon sanctioned. www.ironheadrp.com.

July 26

Texas State Championship Adventure Race Series #5, Glenrose. Two-person teams compete in trail running, mountain biking, canoeing and mystery events. 512-873-1204. www.terrafirmapromo.com.

Odyssey One-Day Adventure Race, Roanoke, Va. Mountain biking, trekking and rafting. www.oarevents.com.

August 9

Extreme Heat Dreamy Draw, Phoenix, Ariz. Trekking, orienteering, mountain biking and navigating. www.desertragear.com or racedirector@sierraadventuresports.com.

 

August 10

21st Annual IRP Wool Capital Triathlon, San Angelo. Held at the Middle Concho River & Boat Ramp. Includes swimming, biking and running. www.ironheadrp.com.

August 23

Ozark Extreme Adventure Sprints, Hot Springs, Ark. Held at Lake Quachita. Five-hour race. USARA sanctioned. Trek, mountain bike, paddle, swim and run. 501-612-1045. www.adventuresprints.com. admin@ozarkextreme.com.

August 24

8th Annual Rockwall Sprint Triathlon, Grand Prairie. USA Triathlon sanctioned. www.ironheadrp.com.

August TBA

No Sweat 30-Hour Adventure Race, Austin. Parrie Haynes Ranch. Teams will get USARA expedition points. www.toocoolracing.com.

September 6

AdventureXstream Adventure Race, Vail, Colo. Sprint distance and 12-hour race. www.adventurexstream.com.

September 7

5th Annual PrairieMan Long Course Triathlon, Denison. USA Triathlon sanctioned. www.ironheadrp.com.

September 13

Tyler Adventure Sprint Race, Tyler. Held at Tyler State Park. 8- to 12-hour adventure race. www.steelsports.net.

Run, Bike, Paddle Sprint Adventure Race, Coldspring. Part of the Houston Adventure Racing Team series. www.houstonadventureracing.com.

September 20

Terra Firma Adventure Race and Extreme Adventure Race, Smithville. Central regional qualifier for USARA National Championship. 8 a.m. Divisions include male, female, coed and coed masters. Consists of biking, trekking and canoeing. Benefits Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation. 512-863-3715. www.terrafirmapromo.com.

10th Annual Denison Dash Triathlon, Denison. USA Triathlon sanctioned. www.ironheadrp.com.

September 25-28

AdventureXstream Adventure Race, Moab, Utah. 250- to 300-mile race. Combines mountain biking, trail running, orienteering, rappelling and other rope skills. Participants will experience wilderness ranging from canyon lands, alpine meadows to mountain tundra. www.adventurexstream.com.

September 28

Cleburne’s Ironhorse Sprint Triathlon, Cleb-urne. USA Triathlon sanctioned. www.ironheadrp.com.

September TBA

Women’s Race, Austin. Hosted by the Cedar Park YMCA. Team-based event. Two-woman teams run, walk, swim and mystery event. 512-873-1205. www.womensrace.com. tfadventure@aol.com.