Adventure 1

A1 Malaysia - Asia World Cup

All World Cup winning teams receive free entry to the World Cup Final, Sud Raid Adventure Race, in France, August 2025.

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A1 Finland - Europe World Cup

The Lost in Kainuu Adventure Race 2024 will take place in Vuokatti, Sotkamo, Finland, this coming weekend, September 6–7.

This year, more than 170 teams, totaling around 400 adventurers ranging from beginners to top-level adventure athletes, will participate in the race.

The disciplines of Lost in Kainuu include mountain biking, running, trekking, orienteering, water-based tasks, canoeing, and rope tasks.

The competition features four categories: the 24-hour, 235-kilometer Extremely Lost, the 16–18-hour, 175-kilometer Lost, the 6–8-hour, 80-kilometer Almost Lost, and the 3–4-hour, 40-kilometer Casually Lost.

The teams' progress can be followed live via GPS tracking at www.lostinkainuu.fi.

The longest category, the 24-hour Extremely Lost, the Finnish Championship of the Adventure1 series will be decided for the second time, as well as the European stage of the World Cup.
The winning team will be the first to qualify for a free entry to the World Cup final, Sud Raid Adventure Race, in France, August 2025.

Race Director, Jukka Liuha, says that The Free Adventure team, who has won the Lost in Kainuu race multiple times in previous years, will once again compete for the victory. "This year’s race will once again be extremely challenging, so I expect the battle at the top to be quite interesting. The critical points in the 24-hour race will likely be the approximately 22 km long canoeing section and the roughly 130 km section, which takes place in the dark and involves biking and trekking and orienteering through highly varied hill terrain.”

The Casually Lost, Almost Lost, and Lost categories are also open to first-time participants with basic skills in orienteering and swimming who are at least 18 years old and in good physical condition. "Lost in Kainuu offers both memorable nature experiences and the chance to test one’s physical and mental limits," Liuha says. This is the 14th edition of Lost in Kainuu, organized by Kainuun Liikunta.

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A1 Finland - Europe World Cup

It’s only a few days before the first race of the 2024/25 World Cup Series, Lost in Kainuu.

Prize for the winning team is a free entry to the World Cup Final, Sud Raid Adventure Race, France, August 2025.

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Vielä ensi viikon maanantaihin asti aikaa ilmoittautua mukaan eksymään Kainuuseen🏃‍♀️🏃🏊‍♀️🧗‍♂️🚵🚣‍♂️😎👍
Tarjolla seikkailua kaikentasoisille:
☑️Extremely Lost 24 H, 3 hengen joukkueet, pe-la
☑️Lost 16-18 H, 2 hengen joukkueet, pe-la
☑️Almost Lost 6-8 H, 2 hengen joukkueet, lauantai
☑️Casually Lost 3-4 H, 2-5 hengen joukkueet, lauantai

💥🔥24 tunnin voittajajoukkue voittaa ilmaisen osallistumisen Adventure 1-sarjan maailmancupin finaaliin Ranskaan Sud Raid Adventure Race -seikkailu-urheilukilpailuun vuodelle 2025!

There's still time to sign up for getting Lost in Kainuu until next Monday 🏃‍♀️🏃🏊‍♀️🧗‍♂️🚵🚣‍♂️😎👍

Adventure awaits for all skill levels:
☑️Extremely Lost 24 H, teams of 3, Fri-Sat
☑️Lost 16-18 H, teams of 2, Fri-Sat
☑️Almost Lost 6-8 H, teams of 2, Saturday
☑️Casually Lost 3-4 H, teams of 2-5, Saturday

💥🔥 The winning team of the 24-hour race will win a free entry to the Adventure 1 World Cup Final in France for the 2025 Sud Raid Adventure Race!

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A1 Australia - Oceania World Cup

Whilst the premier category in A1 is mixed gender, it’s also great to see all women teams taking on the challenge of an expedition, and the pinnacle in Australia is the Rob Preston designed ExpeditionAR - CHAPTER 2 in 8 weeks time.

Team Coddiwomples will join the best teams in Australia and New Zealand to find the Oceania champion, who will win a free entry to the World Cup Final, Sud Raid Adventure Race, in France, August 2025.

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A1 Paraguay

Paraguay has impressed in its first year as part of A1.

It is no wonder when you look at the experience of the race directors. RD for the next race, La Misión 2024, is Jorge Diaz. Here is some background.

He started participating in adventure races in 2001, in the first race held in Paraguay, and continued competing until 2020 when I decided to take a break. However, during that time, in 2008, decided to move to the next level, which was to become a race organizer. This led to the creation of ARASUNU, a member of the Adventure Runners Club of Paraguay, with a 75 km race (cycling, trekking, kayaking). Since that time, ARASUNU has not taken a single year off, continuously organizing races up to the present day, adding Trail Running events, Ultra Trail races, training courses in cartography and navigation, vertical activity courses (rappelling), and motor events like Enduro.

Jorge has completed;
* 235 adventure races
* 160 Trail Running races
* 11 Ultra Trail races
* Training and education of 635 cartographers and/or navigators
* Training and education of 112 rappellers in vertical activities, leading to the creation of the Zona Vertical group.

La Misión, in the adventure race modality, as part of the events organized by ARASUNU, began in 2017 as an annual event on the Corredores de Aventura Paraguay calendar. It continued in 2018, 2019, and 2020, where we managed to carry it out even during the pandemic. After the pandemic, ARASUNU took a break from adventure races and focused more on promoting Trail Running, a sport we introduced to Paraguay on November 1, 2014, making our organization the pioneer of this sport in the country.

It’s the quality of people like Jorge that help set the standard for A1 in Paraguay and Worldwide.

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A1 Paraguay

La Misión 2024 will be making a return in November and is the next race on the Calendar for Paraguay. It will be the National Championship for 2024, and Race 1 of the next A1 series continuing into 2025.

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📍 Desde Arasunu nos complace enormemente anunciar el regreso de una de las carreras más emblemáticas y esperadas en el mundo de la ecoaventura en Paraguay !

Después de muchos años de ausencia, la emoción y la ansiedad son palpables mientras nos preparamos para revivir esta experiencia inigualable !

Estamos organizando una competencia sin igual, una experiencia que desafiará a cada equipo a superarse al máximo para lograr cruzar la meta.

En esta ocasión especial, la competencia se llevará a cabo como el cierre del Campeonato de Carreras de Aventura RPCA 2024, y agregando un nivel adicional de emoción y competitividad a este evento La Misión será la última fecha del calendario de la World Obstacle - Fédération Internationale de Sports d'Obstacles para el 2024 y la primera carrera de la Serie A1 2025.

A su vez, La Misión 2024 otorgará puntos para el campeonato A1, cuyo ganador recibirá una entrada gratuita para la Copa del Mundo de Sudamérica a finales de 2025 o principios de 2026.

Cada detalle está siendo meticulosamente planeado y coordinado para asegurar que esta carrera sea inolvidable en todos los aspectos. Desde los desafiantes terrenos hasta las emocionantes pruebas de habilidad, cada aspecto de la competencia está siendo diseñado para poner a prueba los límites de cada equipo y llevar la emoción de la aventura al máximo.

Nos preparamos para escribir un nuevo capítulo en la historia de la ecoaventura en Paraguay.

📍 At Arasunu, we are immensely pleased to announce the return of one of the most iconic and eagerly awaited races in the world of eco-adventure in Paraguay!

After many years of absence, the excitement and anticipation are palpable as we prepare to relive this unparalleled experience!

We are organizing a one-of-a-kind competition, an experience that will challenge each team to push themselves to the limit in order to cross the finish line.

On this special occasion, the competition will serve as the grand finale of the RPCA 2024 Adventure Race Championship, adding an extra level of excitement and competitiveness to the event. La Misión will be the final date on the 2024 calendar of the World Obstacle - Fédération Internationale de Sports d'Obstacles and the first race of the A1 Series 2025.

Additionally, La Misión 2024 will award points for the A1 Championship, whose winner will receive a free entry to the South American World Cup at the end of 2025 or early 2026.

Every detail is being meticulously planned and coordinated to ensure that this race is unforgettable in every aspect. From the challenging terrains to the thrilling skill tests, every element of the competition is being designed to push each team's limits and take the excitement of the adventure to the next level.

We are ready to write a new chapter in the history of eco-adventure in Paraguay.

La Misión 2024 / ECOAVENTURA
by ARASUNU

A1 New Zealand

Race 3 of the series is Marokopa Munter 24 Hour Adventure Race, and it’s anyone’s to win. With two races to go, the last being True West in February, all points earned will count towards the teams final ranking, so a team that does the last two races will be likely to win the free entry to the Oceania World Cup, Rogue Raid 100 hour in May 2025.
Here are the current ranking points of teams;

100 Team Gearshop, Nelson Vets
85 Further Faster, Random Velocity
73 Devold, Trial an Error
63 Em's Power Cookies, Antiques Roadshow
55 Sardine Racing, Trek’ n Travel
50 Circuit Logistics, Ginger W***y Surprise
45 Starborough Battlers, We’re Coming
40 Verdigoats, Morphine Induced Dream
33 Trundlers, Who Let The Dogs Out
30 Backcountry Studio, We’re Done…When We’re Done

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24 Hour Adventure Race NZ | Marokopa | Marokopamunter The Marokopa Munter is the North Islands' premier adventure race location, and is just a two hour drive from New Plymouth and 90 minutes from Hamilton. From the Waitomo Caves, just keep heading West until you reach the Tasman Sea, flanked by the mighty Marokopa River and a few impressive sheep cover...

A1 Colombia

Only a few more days until race 2 of 3 in the series, Andes Por Natualeza (Walk in Nature). Top teams will be looking to consolidate their ranking position in pursuit of the free entry to the South America World Cup entry prize, Expedition Huarpe in Argentina, March 2025. RD Carlos Betancur always creates a spectacular race in a beautiful part of the country, so athletes are in for a treat.

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A1 Brazil

Race 3 of the series is expedition Chauás on 21/22 September. With two races to go, the series is wide open. Current rankings as follows (4 person, mixed teams qualify);

SUINDARA 100 points
VNI ADVENTURE 100 Points
RED WINGS 85 Points
CANELA VERDE 85 Points

Series champion team qualifies for free entry to South America World Cup, Huarpe Expedition.

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A1 Australia - Oceania World Cup

Well AVAYA as a team may be no more, now that Nathan Faavae has retired, but another powerful New Zealand team has formed to fill the void, and will race ExpeditionAR - CHAPTER 2 in October, the Oceania World Cup.
The team includes two A1 race directors, Kym Skerman and Tim Farrant, as well as the great Stu Lynch from AVAYA and Will Adlam from Team No Idea who have come second to AVAYA twice.
There is still time to enter what promises to be an amazing event. Winning team qualifies for a free entry to the World Cup Final, Sud Raid Adventure Race, in France, August 2025.

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A1 Australasia

Talk about spoilt. Four of the best races in the World.

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A1 USA

Next race of the series is Expedition Colorado in September. It’s race 5 of 7 in the biggest A1 series in the world. Teams (3-4 person Co-Ed) compete for ranking points and choose their best 3 results. The winning team receives 100 points, second 85, third 73 and so on. Series champion wins a free entry to the North America World Cup, which is Sea to Sea in February 2025.
https://adventure1series.com/ranking/
After 4 race rankings are as follows, but there is plenty of races to go, so it’s anyone’s to win. So far there has been four different winning teams.

Team Thisability 258 points
Greenbay Indurance 148
Team Bones 100
Rev3/Adventure Kidney. 100
Checkpoint Zero. 100
Team Warrior. 85
Good Nuff #1. 73
Mountain Dwellers 73
5060 Adventure. 63
Florida Extreme +. 55
FIDO. 55
Extreme Newbies. 50
Mad Cow 4. 50
Adventure South Racing. 45

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There are just some things in life you can not miss. Expedition Colorado is one of them, with 36 Hours of beautiful views, all while biking, trekking and padding through the Breckenridge mountain range. September 13-14, 2024.

A1 France - World Cup Final 2025

With the completion of Expedition Alaska Adventure Race, the 2024 World Cup Final, it is time to look forward to the next World Cup Final, Sud Raid Adventure Race, in August 2025. Winning teams from each of the continental World Cups will qualify for free entry to the World Cup Final.
Europe, Lost in Kainuu Adventure Race, Finland, September
Oceania 2024, Expedition AR, Australia, October
Asia, Malaysia IRON BOUND, November
North America, Warrior Races, Sea to Sea, USA, February
South America, Senda Huarpe - Eventos de Aventura, Expedicion Huarpe, Argentina, March
Oceania 2025, Rogue Adventure, The Raid 100, Australia, May.

The event will run from Saturday 16 August to Friday 22 August 2025 in the Hautes-Alpes department on a completely new course compared to previous editions. The format remains unchanged with a race time for the winning team of around 70 hours and a little over 100 hours for the last teams. The distance will be slightly more than 300 kilometers for 11,000 to 12,000 d+, entirely in orientation on IGN maps at a scale of 1/25,000. The main disciplines covered will be: mountain biking, trekking, orienteering on iof maps, packrafting and several rope workshops.

Book your week, you know that you will be evolving in the most beautiful department in the world! After the first recos the race promises to be magical, idyllic, fantastic, unique, iconic, magnificent, technical, physical, acrobatic, exotic, …!

https://adventure1series.com/


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Sud Raid Adventure Race 2025 - Race info 1 Après plusieurs mois à œuvrer dans l’ombre, les premiers détails du Sud Raid Adventure Race millésime 2025 sont maintenant dévoilés.

A1 Argentina - South America World Cup

Expedicion Huarpe, March 2025. Part of 2024/25 A1 World Cup Series. Winning team receives free entry to represent their country at World Cup Final, Sud Raid Adventure Race, August 2025.

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A1 Colombia

Next race on the A1 Calendar is Andes Por Naturaleza, Antioquia Colombia, 18 August.
RD Carlos Betancur has created an exciting race that will include; mountain bike; trekking; rappel ropes; speleology; (Goblin cave) and target shooting.

It is race 2 of the three race series, so teams will be looking to add to their ranking points. Series winning team will receive free entry to the South America World Cup, Expedition Huarpe, in Argentina, April 2025.

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A1 Brazil

Congratulations to team VNI ADVENTURE (from right, IURI, GUSTAVO, DANIELA and MILES), A1 (4 person, mixed) winners at the FCCA race on the weekend.

Second place went to team CANELA VERDE (from right Gabriel, João José, Diana and Henrique).

The race had a great turnout and included a spectacular abseil section.

A1 Teams compete for ranking points with the Winning team of the series gaining free entry to South America World Cup, Huarpe Expedition, in Argentina, April 2025.
Next race of the series is Expedicao Chauas September.

https://adventure1series.com/brazil/

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A1 USA - World Cup Final 2024

Thats a wrap for Expedition Alaska Adventure Race.
Once again congratulations to the winners and our 2024 World Cup champions, Team Bones Adventure Racing - Roy Malone, Jason Quinn, Megan Erspamer, Mari Chandler. That’s two wins from two at Alaska for Mari, an amazing achievment. I’m sure she will be back for Edition 3 in 2026. While they led pretty much from start to finish the result was never guaranteed as they were chased hard for four days by Tesm Warrior and the final winning margin was only 2h40m.
This was a brilliantly run event, fitting of a World Cup Final, setting the highest of standards for World Cups to follow. Jeff Leininger and his team at Warrior Races leave no stone unturned and continue to delivery. They really are the best in the business, continuing to break new ground. The ARDotWatch coverage was brilliant with the live broadcasts programs twice a day, incorporating interviews with special guests from around the world, including winner from the infamous edition 1, Rob Preston, who is RD of the upcoming Oceania World Cup, Expedition AR in October.
Now we move to the 2024/25 Eorld Cup Series which will start and finish in Europe with the biggest race in Finland, Lost in Kainuu, in September 2024, and culminating with 2025 World Cup final, Sud Raid Adventure Race, in France.

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A1 Brazil

Race 2 of the series is FCCA this weekend. Teams are hopefully getting some sleep before an early race start at 7am. They will have a maximum of 30 hours to complete the 200 km of racing.

Teams are competing for ranking points with the Winning team of series gaining free entry to South America World Cup, Huarpe Expedition, in Argentina, April 2025.

https://adventure1series.com/brazil/

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A1 USA - World Cup Final 2024
In about 24 hours we will know the winner of Expedition Alaska Adventure Race. And what a race it is. Team Warrior have caught up to Team Bones, only minutes apart after 80 hours of racing.
In front of them still is the highlight and what will be the crux of the race, a 45-mile Glacier trek with something like 16'000ft elevation gain...
The 4th night is approaching and so is the weather change with forecast of rain. This will be a massive challenge and the winning team will have early the champion Title. Can Mari Chandler go back to back with a win for Team Bones, or will the extra sleep Team Warrior banked last night be the deciding factor, and see them taking victory. It’s going to be a great night to ARDotWatch.

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A1 New Zealand

Edition 3 of True West is shaping to be the biggest field yet. With the new February date filling the void left by Godzone, it promises to be an amazing event. With the transition to the new timing, it will also be both the final race of the 2024 A1 series and race 1 of the 2025 series, so in effect the ranking points will be double. RD Nathan Faavae now creates races with the same level of passion that he displayed to be one of the greatest racers in history. This is an adventure not to be missed.
Series winning team receives free entry to the Oceania World Cup 2025, The Raid 100 hour, presented by Rogue Adventure and RD Liam St Pierre. It’s the biggest Rogain format AR in the world, and winning prize is an entry to the Eorld Cup Final, Sud Raid Adventure Race, in August 2025.

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🌟 True West Adventure Race 2025: Join the Adventure in Wild Haast! 🌟

We're thrilled to announce that the True West Adventure Race 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable event! With 35 teams already signed up—our highest number of early entries yet—it's clear that True West is firmly on the map for adventure enthusiasts from around the world. 🏞️🌍

Set in the breathtaking wilderness of Haast, this world-class adventure race promises to challenge your limits while immersing you in some of the most stunning landscapes New Zealand has to offer. Whether you're a seasoned racer or a first-time adventurer, Haast's rugged terrain and natural beauty are sure to captivate and inspire. 🏔️🌿

Why Join the True West Adventure Race?

Epic Scenery: Explore the untouched beauty of Haast's mountains, rivers, and coastline.
Challenging Courses: Test your endurance and skills across diverse terrains.
Community Spirit: Be part of a growing community of passionate adventurers.
Adventure Awaits: Create memories and stories that will last a lifetime.

With excitement building and more teams joining, don't miss your chance to be part of this incredible event. Register now and secure your spot for the adventure of a lifetime!

📅 Event Date: 20-23rd February 2025
📍 Location: Haast, New Zealand
🔗 Register Now: www.truewest.nz

Tag your teammates, start your training, and get ready for an adventure that will push your boundaries and ignite your passion for exploration. Exciting times are ahead—see you in Haast! 🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️🚣‍♀️

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Update 2am, 63 hours into Expedition Alaska Adventure Race.

After all three top teams arrived at TA5 around 9pm, it is interesting to see the different strategy.
Team Warrior (2nd place) appears to still be at the TA5, so assuming their tracker is working, this means they have chosen to have a long, final sleep and will then push to finish the rest of the race without sleep and do a lot of the packraft/trek in daylight.
Team Bones (1st Place) were first to start the packraft/trek and will travel through the night and moving in on the second of 6 CP’s on the leg, so it’s slow progress. They seem to have banked periods of sleep during the race but nothing decent, so it will be interesting to see when they sleep again.
Team Thisability (3rd place) are well into the packraft/trek but yet to reach the first CP22. They are ranked behind Team Warrior as they didn’t do the optional bike CP’s.
It’s an intriguing time of the race. Whose strategy will work out best.

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