Montane Adventure Race is the European Championship 2026. It is an adventure race in the Copenhagen area that gives the participants some unique experiences in nature. The route is in beautiful nature with many spectacular features along the way.
The race takes place on 27-30. August 2026.
Montane Adventure Race has once again found a new route, new forests and experiences. The race is designed so that you can participate both to have a nice day in nature or to race it as a competition. There will be plenty of challenges for both new and experienced adventure racers.
What is Montane Adventure Race
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Your team of friends has to travel together the entire route
Navigation
You have to find your way with only map and compas. GPS is not allowed
Running
Tie your shoes to run through forest, openland and along coastline
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Uphill, downhill, single track, gravel.
No one wins by breaking
CLIMBING
Some points are above ground. We call it Vertical Orientering
COASTERING
Scramble, jump and swim along the coastline — you will get wet.
STAND UP PADDLIG
Hop on your board to balance, glide and explore.
CAVING
Switch on your headlamp to crawl and explore under ground
SWIM & DIVING
Some checkpoints wait beneath the surface. Grab your mask and snorkel
BIATHLON
Keep pace, stay calm, aim steady. Some checkpoints you hit standing still
PADDLING
Grab your paddle to glide through rivers, lakes and along coastline.
PADDLING
You will get one canoe and one kayak pr team. Choose your strategy
Adventure Race explained
The toughest endurance sport in the world. AR World Series that spans the globe, testing athletes on a gruelling course, non stop that pits athletes against themselves and some of the most rigorous and stunning environments on the planet.
DATE: 27-30. August 2026
LOCATION: 1 hour from Copenhagen city center, Sjælland, Denmark
DISTANCE:
The race has 2 distances suitable for all levels
European Championship:
The
AR EuroSeries final (36 hours winning time) is for the elite and seasoned Adventure Racer
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Challenge & U21: distance (8 hours) for those who want to challenge themselves and are looking for their next adventure.
I’ve taken part two times, both great experiences everyone has to try!
It’s with great orienteering and will certainly break some stereotypical ideas about Denmark. It’s not flat and it’s not open ground!
It’s a short adventure with a long adventure feel.
Silver Eansaar
Estonian Ace Adventure
I have participated in Montane AR 9. times and they have always had something epic happening.
All in All if you want a No nonsense adventure race with one of the best route planners in Denmark try out Kong Vinter.
Dr Ond – Niels Torp Madsen
Salomon Adventure
Montane AR is a great adventure race with good orienteering and great maps.
Always a great course. Kayak in Copenhagen Harbour was one of my highlights.
I have participated 6 times and I will come back.
Petri Forsman
Team Nokia Finland
ARWS WorldChampion 2001
Super well-designed race, where you are challenged on both terrain, navigation, all disciplines and equipment. But that’s exactly what makes the race something completely extraordinary…
And then, of course, the buffet at the finish line.
Torbjørn Gasbjerg
Team Nordisk
5.times AR Danish Champion
Rappeling from a big silo, windy sea kayak, orienteering in limestone quarry and a lot of climbing in trees.
We had an awesome day out in the Danish countryside. So if you ever wonder if it’s worth to drive to Denmark for this race, I can assure you: YES!
Marijn Edelenbosch
Dutchables Nederlands