The 2025 event saw teams from around the world battling it out across the rugged and beautiful NZ landscapes. As part of the Adventure Racing World Series, the race drew racers from over 15 countries, and rewarded the winners with a full entry into the Adventure Racing World Championships.

Nearly 350 mile long, with technical rock climbing, class V whitewater, miles of single-track, treks across remote lava fields, untracked wilderness, mind-breaking navigation, underground caves, and un-ending beauty. This is a perfect look at what is possible when the human spirit and teamwork come together. What seems impossible is realized. And the benefits the competitors reap last far past the finish line. For some it is the hardest thing they will ever accomplish, for others it is another building block on a great journey full of purposefully chosen challenges. Who will step up to the line in 2025?

Our toughest little race held in Central Oregon, La Pine Oregon every year. This was our 8th year and had our youngest and oldest field racing together! It's a great course for every age!! Sign up for our next one www.bendracing.com

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Video Credit: @chester_captures @joelperrella @nick.collins.photography

video credit: @joelperrella @nick.collins.photography @chester_captures

Video Credit: @chester_captures @nick.collins.photography @joelperrella

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