Teams ｜ Categories

• Teams of 2 (Mixed, Female, Male)

• U18 (ages 15–18): Competitors must be 18 years of age or younger on the day they compete.

• U25 (ages 19–25): Competitors must be 25 years of age or younger on the day they compete.

• A competitor who turns 19 on or before their race day is not eligible for U18. Likewise, a competitor who turns 26 on or before their race day is not eligible for U25.

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Selection ｜ Fees

• 30 nationally selected teams: U18 & U25 (CAD $500 + applicable taxes per team)

• National representatives will be selected by IARA member associations (National Associations) to officially represent their country.

• 10 independent entry teams: U18 & U25 (CAD $500 + applicable taxes per team)

• Maximum of 2 national teams per country (one U18 team and one U25 team).

 

Registration ｜ Dates

1. Pre-registration | December 1, 2026 – January 15, 2027

All teams wishing to participate in the Championship, whether applying as national representatives or independent teams, must submit their application through the official TriReg registration form.

• Pre-registration is mandatory but does not guarantee a place in the Championship.

• Exception: The six defending World Champion teams (U18 & U25 – Mixed, Female and Male) are guaranteed a spot in the 2027 Championship, provided they confirm their participation within the required deadlines.

• All other teams must go through the official selection process.

 

2. National Team Selection | Until February 7, 2027

IARA member associations are responsible for selecting 30 teams that will officially represent their country. Each country is initially allocated two spots: one U18 team and one U25 team.

 

3. Application Review and Spot Allocation | February 8–14, 2027

Applications will be reviewed, and any unused national spots may be reallocated to other countries. Independent team applications will also be considered based on availability.

 

4. Announcement of Selected Teams | February 15, 2027

Each team will receive an official notification confirming the outcome of its application

Selected teams will be granted Official Team status for the 2027 Junior Adventure Racing World Championship and will be featured on the event's official website.

Teams not selected during this selection process will automatically be placed on a waiting list. They may be contacted if a spot becomes available due to the withdrawal or cancellation of an official team's participation.

 

5. Registration Confirmation | Deadline: March 1, 2027

Selected teams must complete their official registration and submit all required supporting documents.

From March 2 to 15, any unconfirmed spots may be reallocated to teams on the waiting list.

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Schedule ｜ Event Program

• Join us in Témiscamingue, Québec, Canada, for the second edition of the Junior Adventure Racing World Championship!

• DAY 1: Thursday, July 29 – Team arrival, registration checks & Opening Ceremony.

• DAY 2: Friday, July 30 – Raid Jeunesse Desjardins Prologue.

• DAY 3: Saturday, July 31 – U18 & U25: First day of racing.

• DAY 4: Sunday, August 1 – U18 & U25: Second day of racing, Awards Ceremony & Closing Ceremony.