ARWS Fact Sheet 2024

• Adventure Racing World Series was formed in 2001— 23 years in existence.
• ARWS is the biggest and longest running Adventure Racing Series.
• Each ARWS race is organised by enthusiasts who commit their life and time to the success of their event.
• Each race has a different character thanks to the varied locations and each organiser's ideas.
• 21 International World Championship Qualifiers from all over the world, many presented for 10 years or more.
• 50+ races in 6 Regional Series: Europe, Oceania, Africa, South America, Asia and North America.
• Annually a World Championship is selected from a list of Qualifier events that has proven their quality over several years. A bidding process applies.
• This year's ARWC will be the 20th and the Championship has been held on 5 continents. 
• A comprehensive, international World Ranking system is in place for regional and qualifier races. 
• 300+ teams from more than 40 countries are ranked.
• Internationally accepted Rules and Regulations system officiated and updated by ARWS International referees.
• ARWS Hall of Fame membership awarded to the heroes of our sport at each Adventure Racing World Championship.
• The first International Adventure Racing Conference (IARC) was hosted in 2023 and will continue at the ARWC2024 Ecuador.
• The first ARWS Youth World Championship will be hosted in 2025 to support the next generation of adventure racers.
• New ARWS ownership since 2023. Read more about the CEO Heidi Muller here (https://www.arworldseries.com/about/ceo-story)

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