Why do people compete in Adventure Racing ?

Most people who compete in Adventure Races do so in seek of the ultimate challenge.  Race organizers provide  challenging courses in some of the most rugged and beautiful outdoor wilderness areas.  Races are designed to be competitive between teams  but competitors quickly learn the biggest competition comes from within.  Adventure Racers come from all walks of life but all have the burning internal desire to strive to push themselves beyond their own perceived limits.  Numerous teams feel an overwhelming sense of accomplishment by finishing the race.  Typically a mere 10% - 20% of the teams who enter actually finish the race.  Most Adventure Racers view Adventure Racing as a bigger than life challenge with both risks and rewards.  The bigger the risk the bigger the reward.
 

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