Adventure Racing

Adventure at the End of the World: Winning the Patagonian Expedition Race

We talked with the champions of the 2018 Patagonia Expedition Race — 7 days and 600 km across one of the wildest places on Earth.

Written by Mallory Paige & Chelsey Magness January 02, 2019

Vague Path: Your Almost Official Guide to Fell Running

Americans don’t really get Britain’s fell running. Is it mountain running? Is it trail running? Why does it get its own designation? So we asked…

Written by Julie Kailus November 29, 2018

‘Unrace’ Trail Runs Are Cut for Suffering and Connecting

Friends running in the woods might be a new force to be reckoned with. Unsanctioned community races are booming.

Written by Julie Kailus October 16, 2018

Wanted: Chief Obstacle Tester, Available Immediately

Dream job: Chief Obstacle Tester for Tough Mudder. Location: Atlanta or London. Contract length: 1 day.

Written by Julie Kailus September 13, 2018

Long-Distance Obstacle Course Racing Grows, Especially Among Women

While the popularity of obstacle course racing (OCR) has slowed since its 2010 peak, one area of the sport has grown nearly 40-fold: long-distance OCR events.

Written by Julie Kailus July 23, 2018

Welcome to the House Turned Obstacle Course

For athletes entering the ever-popular obstacle course racing scene, a performance advantage could be a backyard monkey bar away.

Written by Julie Kailus July 06, 2018

Weekend Movie: Barkley Marathons, ‘Where Dreams Go To Die’

The Barkley Marathons is a 100+ mile race with 60,000 feet of elevation gain. Only 15 people have ever finished. It’s where dreams go to…

Written by GJ Staff June 09, 2018

Grueling Race Pits Runners Against Largest Ski Jump in US

Athletes raced 400 meters straight up the largest artificial ski jump tower in the U.S. during the Red Bull 400 at Copper Peak in Michigan.

Written by Nate Mitka May 15, 2018

Bear Grylls Competition Turns Survival Into Sport

Bear Grylls wants to turn survival into a sport measured by technology instead of blood loss or hypothermia. Enter the ‘Bear Grylls Survival Challenge.’

Written by Sean McCoy March 20, 2018

Welcome to ‘Swimrun,’ a Grueling New Challenge

Swim, run, swim, repeat. The burgeoning sport of swimrun combines endurance and adventure in an extreme and simple way.

Written by Andrew Magness September 08, 2017

First Time In US, Adventure Racing Worlds Are ‘Cowboy Tough’

Racers from 59 teams will cross 450 miles of rugged ranchlands, mountains, and canyons in the first Adventure Racing World Championship hosted in the United…

Written by Chelsea Sendgraff August 10, 2017

‘The Hardest 400 Meters Of Your Life’

Sprint, or slog, more than 40 stories toward the sky up a 35-degree ski jump for glory… and sheer pain.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 05, 2017

Like Pain? Try A New ‘Survival Run’

An all new ‘Survival Race’ is coming to North America for the first time, and it sounds crazy!

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 14, 2016

Tough Girl! 9-Year-Old Completes Wild Adventure Race

At age 9, Hannah Carter completed a race with three river crossings, miles of technical singletrack biking, exposed rock-scrambling, class III whitewater, and over 3000’…

Written by Staff Post May 05, 2016

‘The Runner’ Seeks Contestants For $1Million Race

If you are ‘shrewd, tough, physically fit, and independent,’ this competition could earn you a fortune.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 18, 2016

Videos Give Inside Look At ‘Last Wild Race’ In Patagonia

Ever wanted to tread the wilds of Patagonia? This series of videos, shot during the harrowing Patagonian Expedition Race in Chile, give an intimate look…

Written by Staff Post March 08, 2016

Extreme Test: Gear For AR World Championships

Nothing punishes gear like adventure racing, and this race is the pinnacle event of the year. This is the gear that excelled over seven rough…

Written by Chelsey Magness December 08, 2015

Insane! Watch The Gnarliest Race On Earth

You’ve read about the brutal Adventure Racing World Championships in Brazil. Now watch the video.

Written by Staff Post December 01, 2015

Swimming With Crocodiles: AR World Series In Brazil

Thirty-two teams converged to trek, paddle, bike, and navigate a 700KM course. After days out there, a group of teams refused to go on –…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 30, 2015

Adventure Race In The City… Recap Of ‘TC Urban Dash’

GearJunkie and Twin Cities In Motion hosted the unique in-the-city adventure race last weekend, the TC Urban Dash, in Minneapolis.

Written by Staff Post August 11, 2015

Race Gear: 10 Top Pieces of Kit for Expedition Alaska

To race seven days across the Alaskan wilderness, you need trustworthy gear. We put our faith in these 10 products.

Written by Daniel Staudigel August 03, 2015

Adventure Race Dog Clears Quarantine, Heads Home

The world famous adventure racing dog is finally joining his new family.

Written by Eric Lemke March 20, 2015

‘Trail Fighter’ Documentary

Film documents mixed martial arts fighter’s transition to trail running.

Written by Sean McCoy March 03, 2015

Adventure Racing Dog Adopted

After following a team through a grueling adventure race, an Ecuadorian stray is going home to Sweden.

Written by Sean McCoy November 20, 2014

Stray Dog Joins Team, Completes Grueling Race

Motivated by love (and a meatball), a stray dog follows an adventure racing team through a daunting course in the Ecuadorian jungle.

Written by Mallory Paige November 18, 2014

Best College Class? University Credit To Film Ultra-Endurance Race

Over the course of five days last summer a student film and production crew followed racers through the Sierra Nevada mountains during the Gold Rush…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 11, 2014

'RIG' Race: 190 Miles Across Quebec

190 miles of bushwhacking, trail running, and whitewater puts athletes to a test in Canada.

Written by Sean McCoy October 09, 2014

Orienteering To Whitewater Swimming… What It Takes To Win 'AR National Champs'

We interview the captain of Team Tecnu, the 2014 United States Adventure Racing National Champs.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 06, 2014

Urban Adventure: Get Stamp, Run The 'Dash'

Last weekend, GearJunkie partnered with Twin Cities In Motion to produce a unique urban adventure race in Minneapolis. Here’s a photo spread from the urban…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 13, 2014

Still Dirty, Still Insane… Welcome To 'Tough Mudder' Nation 2014

Fire, electric shocks, heights, and feats of strength… hundreds of thousands of people race in a ‘Tough Mudder’ event each year. Our editor toed the…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 28, 2014

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