Our partner Eric Colcombet, president of JAWS, has designed a packraft, specifically for the 2026 ARWC and the course mapped by Pascal Bahuaud.
The first prototype was tested and approved by the FMR Team. Proof in images.
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After crossing the extreme conditions of the Amazon Rainforest, the Estonian team Tactical Foodpack won the Malacara Expedition Race, a qualifying round for ARWC2026. This victory secures them a place in Corsica.
On 20 March, the South African team Jabberwock Adventure Racing claimed victory after a nail-biting finish at EXP Africa, a qualifying event in the ARWS circuit. This win secures them a direct qualification and a free entry to the Adventure Racing World Championship in Corsica (ARWC 2026).
Welcome to Corsica, Team Outdoor San Martín de los Andes (Argentina).
Facu Romera, Tania Díaz Slater, Facu Herrera and Martin Sabio crossed the finish line in Curacautín after 74 hours of racing, winning ARWS Tierra Indómita in Chile.
With this victory, the Argentine team secures a free entry to the ARWC 2026 World Championship in Corsica.
Specialising in passenger transport between Corsica (Ajaccio, Bastia, L’Île-Rousse, Propriano, Porto-Vecchio), mainland France (Toulon, Sète, Nice), Italy (Livorno, Savona, Piombino, La Spezia), Sardinia, Elba Island and the Balearic Islands, Corsica Ferries is a partner of ARWC 2026.
The ferry company offers teams and all members of the organisation significant discounts on travel.
The Corsica Regional Natural Park is one of the partners of ARWC 2026. Its support is invaluable in designing the best course possible at the heart of the Island of Beauty.
By the numbers :
In Episode #147 of Brian Gatens’ Podcasts (The Dark Zone), dive into the heart of the 2026 World Championship in Corsica.
Flavie Bahuaud shares a glimpse of what awaits the teams: a total challenge, as physically demanding as it is technical and mental. Throughout the conversation, explore Corsica’s unique geography, the origins of Raid In France, and the reasons why this race will be… magical!
Whether you’re a team dreaming of taking the start line, a fan following the evolution of Adventure Racing, or an athlete seeking an authentic challenge, this episode is unmissable.
The road to Corsica starts here.
Were you born after 2002? Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! ARWC 2026 and the French Triathlon Federation are offering you free entry to the World Championship in Corsica!
How to apply:
Application deadline: 22 February 2026.
🌍 Adventure Racing World Championship 2026 – Registrations Open Saturday 13 December 🌍
To highlight the World Ranking and reward the teams most active on the international circuit, a first registration wave at a preferential rate is being offered.
👉 Among all teams registered during the first wave, the 20 highest-ranked teams, in official world ranking order, will have their entry confirmed.
👉 All other teams will be placed on a waiting list and will receive priority access during the second registration wave in January.
📄 Please read the registration conditions here
On Saturday, 13 December 2025, exactly 290 days before the start of the 2026 Adventure Racing World Championship (#ARWC2026), registration will open for teams.