Wild&Co offers a range of adventure race formats designed to suit different experience levels, goals and appetites for challenge — from fast, accessible single-day races through to multi-day expedition events.

All Wild&Co courses combine trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and navigation, with teams navigating unmarked terrain using a map and compass to complete each course in the correct order.

Use the guide below to choose the course format that’s right for you, then follow the links for detailed information on course structure, distances, format and race flow.

Explore Series Adventure Races

Short-format | Beginner-friendly | 6 hours

Explore Series Adventure Races are designed to be accessible, fast-paced and fun, while still delivering a true adventure racing experience.

These events are ideal for:

  • First-time adventure racers

  • Families and junior teams

  • Experienced racers looking for a shorter, technical challenge

Teams of two navigate an unmarked off-road course over up to 6 hours, combining running/trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and navigation.

→ Explore Series Adventure Race Courses

24–48 Hour Adventure Races

Long-format | Unsupported | 24–48 hours

Wild&Co 24–48 Hour Adventure Races are long-format, unsupported events designed for teams ready to step up to a sustained endurance challenge.

These events are ideal for:

  • Experienced adventure racing teams

  • Endurance athletes looking for their next big challenge

  • Teams seeking an overnight or multi-day racing adventure

Depending on the event, teams may choose from Full Course or Half Course options, racing continuously for 24 to 48 hours across varied and challenging terrain.

→ 24–48 Hour Adventure Race Courses

Expedition Adventure Races

Multi-day | Expedition-style | Up to 6 days

Expedition Adventure Races represent the ultimate Wild&Co challenge, with teams racing continuously for up to six days across remote and demanding terrain.

These events are designed for:

  • Highly experienced adventure racing teams

  • Endurance athletes seeking a true expedition-style race

  • Teams comfortable with extended navigation, self-management and fatigue

Courses combine trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and additional adventure disciplines, with complex logistics, extended distances and limited resupply.

→ Expedition Adventure Race Courses

Choosing the Right Course

Each format offers a different balance of duration, complexity and self-sufficiency. Teams are encouraged to choose a course that aligns with their experience level, fitness, navigation skills and goals.

Detailed information on course options, distances, cut-offs, format and race flow is available on each course page.