Friday, September 20, 2024 From September 20-22, 105 teams from across Europe will converge in Valkenburg, Netherlands, for the thrilling Raid Lowlands adventure race. This event is a highlight on the Adventure Racing World Series Europe calendar, marking the 3rd ARWS European Championship. Throughout the year, the series has spanned Denmark, Spain, France, the UK, Poland, Estonia, and Finland.
Champions from these races earned their spot in this prestigious final, with the Raid Lowlands victors securing a paid entry into the next Adventure Racing World Championship in British Columbia, Canada. Among the frontrunners are the Euskal Raid Adventure Team from Spain’s Basque region. After clinching two victories this season and narrowly missing the 2022 European title, they are contenders once more.
They face stiff competition from the reigning champions, Team FMR (French Mountain Raiders), who are eyeing a third consecutive title. Other notable participants include Finland’s Bull Adventure Team, Spain’s Saltamontes, and Denmark’s Team Spirit, alongside a highly ranked Team Estonia ACE La Sportiva. In total, competitors from 14 European countries and a team from South Africa will take part.
The Netherlands, hosting the race, boasts a strong contingent thanks to a surge in adventure racing’s popularity there. Dutch teams, well-represented in the international arena, will make up over half of the entries. Organized by the experienced Team XPD Holland, this year marks the .