Capping off what has been a dominant US adventure racing season, Team Bend Racing took home another win, this time at the USARA National Championship race. The course set by GMARA (Green Mountain Adventure Racing Association) boasted nearly 19,000 feet of elevation gain and over 130 miles of distance to cover. Bend was able to navigate quickly, remained solid in their transitions, and never faltered as they pushed hard through the course.

As they came down the ski slopes of Smuggler’s Notch to the finish, they were met with a scene they’re probably used to at this point: a cheering crowd and champagne. Team Bend Racing finished in 27 hours, 8 minutes, and 29 seconds, edging out their next closest rival, super team GRIT racing.