Adventure Racing

Adventure Racing was first held in 1968, it is an adventurous sport that combines two or more endurance disciplines. Adventure racing includes so many races and each race has its own rules, they vary from race to race. During races there is typically no dark period irrespective of length.


What is the sport: As the name suggests this adventurous sport is a combination of two or more endurance disciplines. Adventure Racing includes paddling, climbing,orienteering, navigation, mountain biking and rope skills.This sport need teams of specific size that consists of both women and men but there are many races that do not need a particular size of team.


Types of Adventure Racing:

According to length:

* Sprint-A two to six hour race
* 12 hour-A six to twelve hour race.
* 24 hour-A race lasts between 18-30+ hours.
* Multi day-A 36-48+ hour race involves route choice and navigation
* Expedition:Three to 11 day race

According to Disciplines:

* Paddling
* Travelling on wheels
* Catching Air
* Beasts of Burden
* Learning the ropes
* Covering the terrain

According to Formats:

* Full course
* Short course
* Adventure Rogaine

Safety Tips: A beginner racer need not have special clothes to start. A running shoe is required for the running and mountain biking sections. An adventure racer needs to carry a hydro-pack or bottle carriers for water and snacks. A compass and map holder is also required. For safety, a small first aid kit, scissors, antiseptics and plasters should be carried.