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adventure racing

British

noun

a contest in which teams compete in an expedition-length race which involves two or more sporting disciplines, often running, mountain biking, climbing, kayaking, and elements of navigation and orienteering

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When Crane retired from computer programming in 2015, he had two decades of competing in adventure racing under his belt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

When Sherri got into adventure racing in 2008 — on San Juan Island with Quest Races — the couple was introduced to the world of orienteering and their interest grew together.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2022

In the small world of adventure racing, Mark developed a reputation as a slick and ambitious operator.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 27, 2018

“We were in New Zealand for an adventure racing event when the election was settled, and we decided we wanted to get our money out of the country,” says Miles.

From Washington Post • May 22, 2018

The children are still at it, and are having a wonderful adventure racing over that windy height and getting tangled up in one another's strings.

From Dear Enemy by Webster, Jean

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