AMERICA'S TOUGHEST RACES
Rainer Raid 2025
USARA and ARWS Regional Qualifier Championship
race overview
BendRacing and CrossFit Vancouver are joining forces again to put on Rainier Raid, a 30 hour Adventure Race held at the base of Mt Rainier with views of this majestic mountain much of the time.
Enjoy Canyoneering, single track mountain biking, and class 2 white water. We promise to fill your adventure cup with exciting and rugged terrain that the PNW is known for! We are so grateful to have teamed up with CFV, it has been so fun to get to know their backyard and hang with their amazing crew. From pre-race to finish, we guarantee a good "type 2" fun time. Our team is excited to give you a world class race and USARA regional championship. Tell your friends, grow the sport and come test yourself and your team on this incredible course.
Who: Bend Racing and CrossFit Fort Vancouver
What: Rainier Raid
When: June 27-29, 2025
Where: Ashford, WA
Time: TBD
Why: Epic adventure and help grow the sport of AR
PRICE: $325 PP *veterans receive 20% off
Disciplines:
MTB: 6/10
Trekking: 5/10
Endurance: 9/10
Navigation: 7/10
Canyoneering: 3/10
WhiteWater Packrafting: 3/10
Gear requirements:
Standard ARWS mandatory equipment
Harness
Two locking carabiners
Canyoneering belay device (critr3)
Helmet
3/2 Wetsuit shortie / dry suit (not mandatory)
Crampons (strap on for normal shoes)
Micro spikes / Yak trax also allowed
Ice axe (short)
Schedule
June 27 1700 race brief Whittakers
June 27 1800 staff meeting Whittakers
June 28 0500 shuttle from Whittakers to paradise
June 28 0615 race start time at paradise
June 29 1215 finish at Whittakers
June 29 1230 award ceremony at Whittakers
NOTE:
Canyoneering will be included, please know how to rappel safely.
This race is accessible to both beginners and competitive athletes with options to skip stages.
Newsletter #1 will go out two months before start.
Winners will receive a free entry to USARA Nationals as well as the Rainier Raid Trophy.
**Registration: $325, veterans receive 20% off **email bendracingor@gmail.com for code.
