Come to the spectacular, remote and challenging Highlands of Scotland for an unforgettable, life-changing adventure.
There are two race distances, so something for almost everyone from newbies to seasoned and experienced racers.
Both courses will be a compelling multi-day, multi-sport journey through unique and historic landscapes of forests, mountains, rivers, sea and lakes (or lochs!). Expect multiple stages of trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and the odd ‘special stage’ thrown in as well.
Navigation (using maps and compass) and self-sufficiency are at the heart of adventure racing – the glue that binds the course together and enables a true adventure. Get your team-mates sorted, and get entered into this epic event!
ITERA races have a unique Long and Short Course format that allows for a wider range of experience and ability to successfully complete the course.
Most Checkpoints (CPs) are optional, and so each team can create a course that plays to their strategic strengths. Around 30% of the teams will be able to complete the Long Course (all CPs). Most of the remainder will pick and choose the optional CPs and thus finish the Short Course.
ITERA 2025 is a Qualifier race for the ARWS World Championships 2026.
The winner of ITERA 2025 will receive a free entry slot for the 2026 ARWS World Champs.
These will not be token short paddle stages – expect extended time in the boat. You should expect to encounter open sea (in up to F4/F5 conditions), freshwater lochs and rivers (potentially up to Class 2 or 3 for short sections).
The likely requirement is to have at least one person in each boat with a suitable qualification (details TBC), but most likely around the old BCU 3* or current ‘Explore’ level or international equivalent. Exceptionally, significant experience may be considered as an alternative (at the organiser's discretion) who reserve the right to conduct a skills test before the race start if deemed necessary.
The use of packrafts for at least some of the paddling stages is being considered as this will allow some incredible course options. However, these are not yet widely owned in the UK, and there are few boats in UK rental stocks. Packrafts will only be used if boats are readily available for rent or purchase at sensible costs.
A comprehensive mandatory kit list is readily available.
Badaguish Outdoor Centre
Aviemore
Highland
PH22 1AD
UK
There are 30 camping places available (based on person not tent). Team members must stick together so camping is available to purchase for either 2 or 4 people. With your booking, you are free to arrive and depart on any date between the 7th and 15th August.
Badaguish is approximately 1 hour (by road) from Inverness Airport. This is a small regional airport, but has several links each day with London and Amsterdam Airports. There will be a shuttle service from Inverness Airport to Race HQ for international teams. Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports are both around 3 hours by road from Race HQ, and are big well-served international airports.
Public transport is a viable option – Aviemore has a railway station located on the Perth-Inverness line and is approx. 6km from Race HQ.
Sustainability is at the heart of this event's design. From reducing plastic waste and using eco-friendly materials to prioritising local suppliers and minimising the environmental footprint, it's committed to protecting the natural landscapes that inspire the event. Together, we can race responsibly and leave nothing but good memories behind.
Bloody epic. Did the race last year and came back for more. Loved every second.
Great course, very well organised, easy logistics.
The course design had lots of variety and plenty of options for teams to tailor their journey.
It was more than I expected! The experience was amazing.
It was a very exciting, varied challenge that pushed us to our limits. The landscape was beautiful!
Beautiful nature, clear information before and during the competition, good maps and really interesting course construction. Oskar Svard from the Swedish Armed Forces Adventure Team
12:00
Age 18 & over
£3,000-£3,500
14:00
Age 18 & over
£1,200-£1,500