While on their way to TA 5 and the final trekking loop, teams had the opportunity to pick up three additional CPs on a small but difficult embedded trek section on Stage E. Adrian was on course with a camera to catch teams as they passed by CPs E2 and E4

The final stage is a trekking loop that could take teams most of the night to complete. With some tricky navigation in the dark, this trek could be a late race separator for the top teams.

The long bike has a short embedded trekking section that may be deceiving to some teams. Brent explains what the racers are facing on the long bike

Tucked away at the top of an arduous climb is the Crystal Lake Camps. At this remote location that used to serve as a ski hill teams must visit at least 3 of the points that have been set out on the mountain bike trails in the park. The sun is going down quickly though and many teams will be on this stage into the darkness

Brent gives us an idea of what could be an extra tricky section for teams at the race today - Stage E and E(a). Top teams were already on this section by 6pm but many won’t see this part of the course until well into the night

Adrian went out to find teams at some of the more remote checkpoints of Stage A and he brought back some terrific video

Teams had to descend a treacherous dry waterfall at the end of Stage A in order to collect checkpoint 5

Race director Brent Freedland explains what the teams will be facing when they head off on the first stage of the 2 Rivers Adventure Race.

The whole course for the 2024 ARWS North American Championship is spelled out here. This is the same document provided to the racers just moments ago.

These are the most up to date maps for the Two Rivers Adventure Race. This is all the teams will be able to use to navigate the entire course.

Thanks to Brian Gatens, host of The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast who brought on guests Abby Perkiss and Brent Freedland, the race directors for the 2024 Two Rivers AR. With a little help from Adventure Racing Insider, we’re brining you an enhanced video version of the podcast where Abby and Brent break down all the details of the course.