TÉMISCAMING, QUEBEC, CANADA (30 July 2026) – The dawn of a new era in endurance sports has arrived. The inaugural Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS) Junior Adventure Racing World Championship wrapped up on Sunday in Témiscaming, Quebec, crowning six maiden world champion teams across Under-18 and Under-25 divisions. The highly anticipated four-day event, held from 23 to 26 July 2026, was a historic milestone that lived up to the title of a World Championship, showcasing thrilling, top-tier racing in spectacular wilderness venues.

Thirty-eight youth teams representing ten countries – Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, India, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Uruguay, and the United States – travelled to Canada to compete in pairs. Over the course of the weekend, these outstanding young athletes pieced together inspiring performances that proved they are the trailblazers for the future of global adventure racing.