USARA Adventure Race Equipment

Hammer Nutrition, Crank Sports and e-Caps - Adventure Racing Gear

USARA Supply can assist you with the mandatory gear requirements for Adventure Racing events and series. The list of required gear lengthens depending upon the sports included in the race and its duration. For sprints, racers are usually required to have a mountain biking gear with a helmet, a hydration backpack, and any other items specified by the race directors. Gear for endurance-length races also includes a compass to aid in navigation and a first aid kit. Multi-day races can have substantial gear lists, depending on the conditions and duration of the race. This equipment is practical from a safety standpoint and ensures a level playing field among the participants. Stiff penalties can apply to teams who do not have the requisite equipment at gear check points during the race.

Adventure Racing is rapidly increasing in popularity around the globe. Adventure Races, typically run as team events, are drawing fans from the ranks of mountain biking, water sports, and running alike, a good thing since teams never know if they will find themselves hiking or biking through the wilderness, paddling in water rapids, or rappelling down the length of a 100 foot face. This, sometimes extreme, sport dares athletes to reach new heights and can be so physically and mentally demanding that just crossing the finish line is often victory enough. The Adventure Race has a growing reputation as the ultimate endurance challenge.