SOUTH AMERICA
SERIES

About South America Series

The ARWS South America Series is a collection of the best mid-distance adventure races in the region.

Event organisers set a unique course to test athletes over 125-250km course of non-stop day and night racing in the disciplines of trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, and navigation. Participating teams earn points towards their Regional Ranking and the winner of each round gains an entry to the ARWS Regional Championship Race

The winning premier mixed team at the South America Championship race will be offered a free place at the Adventure Racing World Championship. (To qualify for the prize at least 3 of the team must be from South America and a minium of two members of the team must go the World Championship.)

To be get involved with ARWS South America Region and join ARWS Global Adventure Racing community do reach us at: info@arworldseries.com

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05
May

South America Series MALACARA RACE CHAPADA DIAMANTINA

World Champs Qualifier

Chapada Diamantina is a mountainous region located in the interior of Bahia, known for its lush landscapes, waterfalls, caves, trails, and unique rock formations. The city of Lençóis is considered the gateway to Chapada Diamantina, being a charming historic municipality with colonial houses, cobblestone streets, and a welcoming atmosphere. Lençóis offers a complete tourist infrastructure, with accommodation options, restaurants, and travel agencies to explore the natural beauty of the region. It is an ideal destination for eco-tourism and adventure lovers.

05 May - 10 May 2025
Distance
500 km
Course Open
6 Days
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
50 teams

19
Jun

South America Series Haka Expedition (Brazil Series)

Haka Expedition is one of the country's longest-established races, promising an exhilarating journey through multiple settlements in the interior region of Sao Paulo. The race is part of ARWS Brazil Series.

19 Jun - 22 Jun 2025
Distance
250km
Course Open
3 Days
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
300 Teams

26
Jul

South America Series Kraft Race (Brazil Series)

Kraft Race is an adventure race that has been taking place in the coastal region of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil since 2017 and is part of the ARWS Brazil Series for 2025.

26 Jul - 27 Jul 2025
Distance
150km
Course Open
24 Hours
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
200 Racers

17
Oct

Scheduled for October 17-19th, this thrilling 180 km adventure race, under the direction of Paulo Omena, will encompass modalities such as trekking, swimming, paddling, mountain bike, rappelling, and ziplining.

17 Oct - 19 Oct 2025
Distance
180Km
Course Open
3 Days
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
300

20
Nov

South America Series Malacara Race (Brazil Series)

With its orange dunes, refreshing waterfalls, impressive rock formations and crystal-clear rivers, Jalapão is a paradise for lovers of ecotourism and outdoor sports.  Malacara Race 2025 is part of the ARWS Brazil Series.

20 Nov - 23 Nov 2025
Distance
250km
Course Open
36 hours
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
200 Athletes

29
Nov

South America Series Non Stop Imptek

Non Stop has 12 editions in Ecuador and has motivated Ecuadorian racers to participate in the Huairasinchi Expediton race, while exploring unique places between the Andes and lowland areas of cloud forest and jungle.

29 Nov - 30 Nov 2025
Distance
180km
Course Open
32 Hours
Teams
Teams of 2 & 4
Limit
50 Teams

31
Jan

South America Series Expedición Guaraní 10th Edition

World Champs Qualifier

In Expedición Guaraní, participants will travel about 450km through the most beautiful places in the country. Come to celebrate the 10th edition of this amazing adventure.

31 Jan - 07 Feb 2026
Distance
["450km"]
Course Open
5 Days
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
40

09
Mar

South America Series Tierra Indomita - VULCANIA

World Champs Qualifier

This race will take place in one of the wildest and most beautiful landscapes in the planet, the Chilean Andes Mountain range Fire Belt. 

09 Mar - 14 Mar 2026
Distance
450 km
Course Open
5 Days
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
40

17
Apr

South America Series PC12 Adventure Race

World Champs Qualifier

Colombia is a magical and biodiverse country that surprises with its magnificent culture, natural sceneries and flora and fauna.

17 Apr - 26 Apr 2026
Distance
500km
Course Open
7 Days
Teams
Mixed teams of 4
Limit
30 Teams

08
May

South America Series MALACARA 500

World Champs Qualifier

The Malacara Expedition race returns in 2026 with a fabulous new destination for the Brazilian ARWS Qualifier.

08 May - 17 May 2026
Distance
500km
Course Open
5 Days
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
50 Teams

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