Stubborn Fool Adventure Race
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Event
The Stubborn Fool Adventure Race takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, with a super-secret start location revealed one week before the race. The start will be within 30 minutes of Black River Falls, WI. The event is USARA-sanctioned and is part of the Wisconsin Adventure Racing Series and the USARA National Points Series. The race format is a choose-your-own-route adventure race for teams or solo racers.
Race details
Disciplines and typical distance ranges:
- Bike: 12 - 35 miles
- Trek / land navigation: 1 - 10 miles
Teams navigate between hidden checkpoints using a map and compass - GPS is not allowed. Course terrain includes forest trails and gravel roads; exact distances depend on route choice and checkpoints attempted. Divisions include Family (2-4 multi-generation, at least one under 18), Coed Premier (3 or 4 persons), Open Premier (3 or 4 same gender), 2 Person Coed, 2 Person Open (same gender), Solo Man, and Solo Woman. Premier divisions are 3 or 4 person teams and receive the most awards.
Entry fees vary by registration period; a youth rate of $50 applies for racers 17 and under. Racers must hold an annual USARA membership or purchase a single-event license. Refund policy: full refund through January 11, 2026 (minus registration fees), partial refund through March 1, 2026, and no refunds after March 1, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
