Montane Adventure Race

Montane Adventure Race is the European Championship that will be hosted in the Copenhagen area. It gives the participants some unique experiences in nature.

It is a team race where orienteering, running, mountain biking, climbing and canoeing (only the master route) are the main ingredients.

The route is in beautiful nature with many spectacular features along the way.

Distances

The race has 3 distances suitable for all levels

European Championship

Winning Time: 36 hours
Course open: 48 hours

Team size:
3-4 person
European Championship:

Only 4 person mix teams

Racefee pr team:

Early bird: 8200 DKK
After 1. jan: 9700 DKK
After 1. April: 11200 DKK

Included:

– 1 bed room pr team on race location before and after race (3 nights)
– 3 meals (Social dinner, Finishline buffets & Breakfast)
– 4x ARWS Race bibs to keep
– Race Merch
– 20+ maps on waterproof paper
– Roadbook on waterproof Paper
– Water crafts (Canoe, Kayak, SUP)
– Race logistics
– Race photos & video
– Sponsor goodie bag

Prize:
Free entry to World Championship 2027. 

Disciplins:
Navigation, Running, Mountainbike, Climbing, Coasteering, Kayak & Canoe, Stand Up Paddling, Swim & Diving, Caving, Biathlon

Distance:
 estimates 350 km
But depends on your navigation skills.
Running: 60 km
Mountainbike:
250 km
Kayak & Canoe:  40 km
Swim & Dive:
 1,5km & 4m
Climbing & Rope works:
Around 4 hour

Teams are responsible on their own safety during all paddle sections and climbing stages. Belay, rappel and ascending

Description:
 For the elite and the seasoned Adventure Racer. 

Challenge

Winning Time: 8 hours
Course open:
15,5 hours

Team size:
2-3 person

Racefee pr team:
Early bird: 1600 DKK
After 1. jan: 1800 DKK
After 1. April: 2000 DKK

Included:
– Finish line buffet
– Race Merch
– 10+ maps on waterproof paper
– Roadbook on waterproof Paper
– Water crafts (Canoe)
– Race logistics
– Race photos & video
– Sponsor goodie bag

Prize: 
Sponsor products

Disciplins:
Navigation, Running, Mountainbike, Climbing, Surprise

Distance:
estimates 100 km
But depends on your navigation skills
Running:
15 km
Mountainbike:
80 km
Climbing: 
Around 45 min
Teams need to know how to belay.

Description:
For those who want to challenge themselves and are looking for their next adventure. 

U21 Junior

Winning Time: 8 hours
Course open:
 15,5 hours

Team size: 
2-3 person

Racefee pr team:

Early bird: 800 DKK
After 1. jan: 900 DKK
After 1. April: 1000 DKK

Included:
– Finish line buffet
– Race Merch
– 10+ maps on waterproof paper
– Roadbook on waterproof Paper
– Water crafts (Canoe)
– Race logistics
– Race photos & video
– Sponsor goodie bag

Prize: 
Sponsor products

Disciplins:
 Navigation, Running, Mountainbike, Climbing, Surprise 

Distance:
 estimates 100 km 
But depends on your navigation skills
Running: 
15 km
Mountainbike: 
80 km
Climbing: 
Around 45 min
An instructor will help on climbing.

Description:
 For young guns all teammembers has to be under 21 the year of the race

AR European Series are the regional circuit for EuropaThe ARWS European Series is a collection of the best mid-distance adventure races in the European region. Event organisers set a unique course to test athletes over 10-18 hours courses of non-stop day and night racing in the disciplines of trekking, mountain biking, climbing, paddling, and navigation.  The final each year will host the
ARWS European Championship. 

Participating teams earn points towards their  AR Regional Ranking and the winner of each round gains entry to the  ARWS European Championship. The ARWS Qualifiers in each region are included in both the Regional Circuit.