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 10, 2026, Corsica becomes the playground for the Adventure Racing World Championship (ARWC 2026).

Nearly 80 teams from over 30 countries will take up an extreme challenge: 500 km non-stop and totally autonomous, between trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and orienteering, in the heart of the Corsican landscape.

The route, from Corte to L'Ile-Rousse, promises spectacular immersion between sea and mountains, and will bring together the best international Adventure Racing athletes.

-- Program

- Corte -
September 27 to 29 - Place Tuffelli :
Team welcome, technical tests and equipment checks

September 29:
4.30pm, Team parade - Place Tuffelli
5pm, Rider briefing - Université de Corte
6:30pm, Opening ceremony and cocktail reception
9pm, Captain's FAQ

September 30 - Citadelle :
9am, Prologue
4pm, Team equipment handover
5pm, Media briefing

October 1 - Cours Pascal Paoli :
7am, Race start

- L'Ile-Rousse -
October 6 to 9 - Beach and town center :
Arrival of teams

October 9 - Place Paoli :
6:30pm, Closing ceremony
8pm, Beach Party

October 10:
Team departures and transfers

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