Corsica hosts the Adventure Race World Championship (ARWC 2026). 80 international teams take up an extreme challenge: 500 km non-stop between sea and mountains. Start in Corte, finish in L'Ile-Rousse. Trek, mountain bike, kayak and orienteering on the program!
From September 27 to October 9, 2026, Corsica will host the Adventure Racing World Championship (ARWC 2026).

Nearly 80 teams from more than 30 countries will take on an extreme challenge: a 500-km non-stop, self-supported race combining trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, and orienteering in the heart of Corsica’s landscapes.

The course, connecting Corte to L’Ile-Rousse, promises a spectacular journey through both sea and mountains and will bring together the world’s top adventure racing athletes.

-- Schedule --

- Corte -
September 27–29 – Place Tuffelli:
Team check-in, technical tests, and equipment checks

September 29:
At 4:30 p.m., Team Parade – Place Tuffelli
At 5:00 p.m., Competitors’ briefing – University of Corte
At 6:30 p.m., Opening ceremony and cocktail reception
At 8:30 p.m., Captains’ Q&A

September 30 – Citadel:
At 9:00 a.m., Prologue
From 4:00 PM to 7:45 PM, Equipment handover to teams
At 5:00 PM, Media briefing

October 1 – Cours Pascal Paoli:
At 6:00 AM, Grand start of the race

- L’Ile-Rousse -
October 6–9 - Beach and downtown:
Teams’ arrival

October 9 – Place Paoli:
6:30 p.m., Closing ceremony and gala dinner

A spectacular event where endurance, strategy, and team spirit will be the keys to overcoming this challenge, which is unique in the world.