Adventures can’t be practiced. They must be raced.
The most exciting thing about an adventure race is the adventure!
But this means the training can’t be directly simulated in a gym or on a trail. There is no set distance, no set course, and no race is ever the same twice. Our WildHare Academy has been created to help new and intermediate racers connect your training to the real thing. Think of this as the pre-race bridge from preparation to confidence on race day.
What we will cover:
• How to plan, pack, and move through transitions like a seasoned team.
• Navigation tips for foot, bike, and paddle… and how to keep calm when the map doesn’t match reality.
• Gear systems that keep you moving instead of digging through bins.
• Mindset and team strategy for when things go sideways (and they will).
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Mountain Bike
The speed leg.
You cover long distances fast, but the terrain is unpredictable: sand, mud, singletrack, gravel, sometimes all in one ride. You’ll balance navigation with bike handling and efficiency. It’s keyhow to keep rolling when everyone else is fixing flats or second-guessing turns. -
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Trail Running
The simplest and hardest all at once.
Racers travel on foot through trails, bushwhacks, and terrain that rarely plays nice. It’s where you navigate by compass and instinct, moving from checkpoint to checkpoint. Trekking tests endurance, navigation, and teamwork under fatigue. -
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Paddling
The calmest-looking chaos.
Water sections can be peaceful… or pure survival. You’ll paddle lakes, rivers, or swamps, sometimes at day, sometimes deep night. Staying on bearing, reading current and wind, and managing gear transitions make this discipline deceptively technical. -
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Navigation
The invisible discipline.
Every map, compass bearing, and route choice shapes the race. Teams that navigate cleanly waste less time, fewer miles, and far less energy. Good navigation isn’t about never getting lost — it’s about finding your way back faster than everyone else.
