Adventure Xstream Moab
The spectacular cliffs, arches and canyons surrounding the Moab area makes for arguably the most spectacular venue of all of the races in the series. This event seems to draw athletes like no other and is expected to sell out early. What better way to start off your new year of adventure than by competing in the first race in the AdventureXstream series. The course will not disappoint, taking you through the magnificent and magical canyon country near Moab Utah!
Disciplines Included for the Moab "Sport" Course Adventure Race (6-12hr):
- River Paddle (~7-12 miles) - Flat-water River Section No Rapids
- Mountain Bike (~25-35 miles)
- Trail Run/Trek (~6-8 miles)
- UTM Plotting & Map Navigation
- Rappel (275') - Note, teams may bypass the rappel but you will be ranked behind teams that do do it.
*Each disciplines distance is given as a range for training purposes. Exact distances are not given so that the course will remain secret. Disciplines, distances and difficulty subject to change at any time.
Approximate drive times to Moab from:
Grand Junction - 1.5 hours
Salt Lake City - 4.5 hours
Denver - 5.5 hours
Albuquerque - 6.5 hours
Las Vegas - 7 hours
Phoenix - 8.5 hours
Ropes Skills Waiver: All participants are required to have the rope skill necessary to do the rappel in this event. Racers can bypass the rappel if they do not have this skill or who simply choose to skip it. If you skip the rappel you will be ranked behind all teams that do complete the ropes course. All racers must sign the Rope Skills Waiver to participate in the ropes section. Go to the Forms and Certifications page to download and print this form.
Distances and Times: The exact course will be kept secret until the day before the event. Moab - "Sport Course" (~50 miles) - Elite racers will finish in ~5-6 hours, with most teams finishing in 7-9 hours, 12 hour time limit.
Unsupported: This race will be done without a support crew. Teams will do a gear drop prior to the start of the race. See race updates for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities - Have family or friends coming with nothing to do? Put them to work. We are always looking for volunteers to help with the race. Volunteers who help the full day receive a $100 race voucher that can be used by anyone. Have them fill out our volunteer application here.
Moab Gear List - Preliminary and Subject to change.
Choose Our Xstream Gear Store for great adventure racing items or go to backcountry.com
Please bring the following Waivers with you to Racer Check-in to recieve your packet. A copy from each racer is required in order to check-in.