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Disciplines

& Distances

12 - 35 Miles

Biking

1 - 10 Miles

Trekking/Land Navigation

Distances are subject to change. Actual distance depends on route choice and how many checkpoints your team attempts.

Divisions

Family

(2, 3, or 4-person team multi-generation team with at least one racer under 18 years)

Coed Premier

(3 or 4 person coed team)

Open Premier

(3 or 4 person same gender team)

2 Person Coed

2 Person Open

(same gender)

Solo Man

Solo Woman

Premier Divisions include the traditional 3 or 4 person team and receive the most awards.

More Info

Preliminary Schedule

Feb 28

Race Update #1

March 31

Race Update #2

April 4

Pre-race briefing video released by noon

April 5

8:00am - Final Race Briefing
9:30 - 10:00am - Staggered Race Start
4:00pm - Race Finish & Post-Race Celebration

Entry Fees

Super Early

$80 / racer (ends January 10)

Early

$90 / racer (ends February 15)

Regular

$100 / racer (ends March 15)

Late

$110 / racer (ends March 25)

Race fees include land use fees, maps, post-race food and drink, e-punch, prizes and give-a-ways.

Racers must also have an annual USARA membership or purchase a single-event license through RunSignUp.

Our Sponsors

This race is
part of...

Wisconsin Adventure
Racing Series

This race is part of the Wisconsin Adventure Racing Series, Wisconsin’s premier race series featuring adventure races throughout WI, MN, and IL, with cash prizes totaling over $2,000. There is no fee to join the series, simply race any of the events and you’ll be automatically signed up. The more races your team competes in, the better chance you’ll have of taking home prizes. Compete in teams of 2-4, or as a soloist, and see how you rank against others in the Midwest.

United States Adventure
Racing Association

USARA National Points Series. This race is part of the United States Adventure Racing Association (USARA) National Points Series.

Anti-Doping Policies

As a USARA-sanctioned event, we adhere to USARA’s anti-doping policies. It is your (the athlete’s) responsibility to uphold the integrity of the competition and reputation of adventure racing as a clean sport through educated use of supplements, medicines, and other treatments and to understand what is permissible according to USARA standards.

In addition to contributing to a level playing field for all competitors, USARA’s policies are designed to help athletes learn more about the medications, substances, and methods they use for the sake of long-term health.

We encourage you to spend some time reviewing USARA’s stance on the importance of Ant-Doping, educating yourself through their collection of helpful resources, and understanding the consequences of doping infractions (medicinal, supplemental, or mechanical) by reviewing USARA’s dedicated page to Anti-Doping here.

Refund Policy

Teams may cancel their registration by emailing us directly to coordinate refunds. Refunds will be based on the published entry fees and will not include Run Sign Up fees.

Teams looking to transfer their entry to another team may do so up to 1 week prior to race day, but teams are responsible for coordinating finances themselves and then communicating the team change to us directly.

Full refund: Through January 15, 2025. Minus registration fees.

Partial refund (75%): Through February 1, 2025. Minus registration fees.

Partial refund (50%): Through March 1, 2025. Minus registration fees.

No refund: After March 1, 2025

Additional Fees

Stubborn Fool is a USARA-sanctioned event.

Racers must either have an annual USARA membership or purchase a single-event license through RunSignUp. If purchasing a single day membership, be sure to set your membership start date as race day: 4/5/2025

Annual membership is instrumental in sustaining USARA’s efforts to support the US-based AR community and host an annual National Championship. In addition to supporting the community as a whole and having single-event fees waived, annual membership includes access to ExpertVoice, an incredible resource for athletes that unlocks pro-deals to hundreds of name-brands.

For new racers, check out USARA's "New to Adventure Racing" database, a terrific collection of articles that will help you dive into the amazing sport of AR!