Midwest Championship Adventure Race

Midwest Championship Adventure Race

Off Road Rage Adventure Racing is proud to present our newest race addition! This will be the 2nd year for the MWCAR! This year the race will be a REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RACE for the United States Adventure Racing Association (USARA) this means you collect points towards your chance to race at Nationals. It also means the winners of the Premier Division (3/4 person COED) will be awarded entry to Nationals! This race is ALSO a points race for The Adventure Racing World Series-North America (ARWS). If you race 2 qualifying events for ARWS you are put in a lottery to race at the World Championship event!

Save the date: June 21st, 2025

2, 6 and 24 hour courses

This year registration to the Midwest Championship is open to ALL teams, next year it will be a points system invitation based on our other series races.

Event details and schedule

Please check the website for Required gear list.

Start Times:

• 24 hour course: 7 am
• 6 hour course: 8 am
• 2 hour course: Maps can be picked up anytime between 10 am - 3 pm

Mileage (approximately):

• 2 hour: 3-5 miles hiking/walking/running (stroller/wheelchair friendly!)
• 6 Hour: 25 miles biking, 5-7 miles trekking, 3-4 mile paddle
• 24 hour Course: Biking 50-60 miles (gravel 80%, singletrack 20%), 12-14 miles trekking, 8-10 miles paddling

Maps for ALL courses will be pre-plotted on 1:24k scale Caltopo maps.

Kayaks provided for solos, canoes provided for all teams. Pfds/paddles included. Teams may bring their own if they choose.

Post race snacks for the 6 hour course provided. Post race breakfast for the 24 hour course provided.