On August 22, 2026, the Liberty Station Adventure Race Training Event takes place in San Diego, California at 2335 Cushing Road. This adventure race covers 1 mile and starts at 5:00 AM, giving competitors an early morning challenge. Best of all, entry is free, making it an accessible option for athletes looking to test themselves in an adventure race format without financial commitment. The early start time means you'll want to arrange accommodation close enough to arrive with time to spare before dawn. Whether you're training for longer adventure races or looking for a low-cost way to experience this discipline, this event offers a straightforward opportunity in San Diego's Liberty Station area.
From the Race Organizer
Registration closes 8/20/26 at noon! Trekking/Biking/Kayaking The next San Diego Adventure Racing Club (SDARC) training event will be based out of a new race location, Liberty Station, and offer UP TO 15 hours of fun. As always, if you are scared, you can shorten it to your abilities. This event's course designer and event director, Michael Dubois, has a fun course brewing with lots of paddling, biking and trekking. Starting in boats, you'll get paddling, then biking and hiking (mountain bikes or gravel bikes OK). As always, navigation will be with the maps provided at the start line, and no GPS allowed. Compasses mandatory. Start/Finish will be at 2335 Cushing Road. This is a parking lot at Liberty Station. This allows for you to purchase food from the Liberty Station vendors, if you so choose, during transitions and at the finish line. Please register EACH person coming so that we have enough maps! Donations always welcome as we will have the maps and truck as expenses but please do not feel obligated to give more than you think fair. Can’t wait to see you out there. TIMELINE Club staff will be there at 4am with a box truck for your bike and one bin/paddle bag if necessary. Kayak staging will start at 4am at Kellogg’s Beach (directions here url (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=/maps/place/Kellogg%2BBeach,%2BPoint%2BLoma%2BWay,%2BSan%2BDiego,%2BCA%2B92106/data%3D!4m2!3m1!1s0x80deab917554d87d:0xa4247e8b6f5ce37b%3Fsa%3DX%26ved%3D1t:242%26ictx%3D111&ved=2ahUKEwiApvfd1ueUAxU5JkQIHaMDOusQ8gF6BAghEAI&usg=AOvVaw0F3xvuFD8toGW8kNiJhZS_)). There will be a volunteer at the staging site to stay with your boats. Race start will be on foot at 5am from the parking lot at Liberty Station. GEAR Kayak (~15 miles and under) - you will need your own boat. San Diego has many rental options but due to the timing of the race you will need to rent a boat from Friday night to Sunday morning (sorry!). Boats should be capable of being paddled in the busy San Diego Bay. -personal floatation device (PFD) -paddle -2 glow sticks per boat (Front & back) Bike (25-30 miles and under) - the bike will consist of urban roads/bike trails/some fire-roads/some single-track. Gravel bike would likely be fastest but mountain bike would be a safe bet. -helmet -repair kit -front white and rear red light just to be safe Trek (15-20 miles and under) -pack to hold 2-3 liters of water and food for all the bike & trek -compass -clothing to protect from sun -first aid kit COURSE SCHEMATIC Stage 1 - Trek ~ 2.5 miles Stage 2 - Kayak ~ 11 miles for all controls but will be set up to have shorter course. Stage 3 - Bike ~ 3-5 miles. You will need to pack all of your food for the race at this transition. Stage 4 - Trek ~ 6 miles or less. There will be water and restrooms at the TA Stage 5 - Bike ~ 10 miles. Lots of road and bike path. Be safe. Water and restrooms at the TA Stage 6 - Trek ~ 12 miles or less. There will be water only at this TA Stage 7 - Bike ~ 10 miles. Lots of road and bike path. Water only at this TA. Stage 8 - Kayak ~ (you will leave your bikes at the box truck) 4 miles to get a couple controls, or not, and to the finish at Liberty Station SPONSORS Women of AR seeks to grow the sport by encouraging all types of people to join! Join the Facebook group to find teammates and learn about the Women of AR team, etc. Pasokin is a delicious all-natural peanut butter snack made without preservatives or chemical additives, and is protein-rich - a great addition to any adventure racers repertoire!
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When is Liberty Station Adventure Race Training Event 2026 — San Diego, CA?
Liberty Station Adventure Race Training Event 2026 — San Diego, CA takes place on August 22, 2026. The race is held in San Diego, California.
Where is Liberty Station Adventure Race Training Event 2026 — San Diego, CA held?
Liberty Station Adventure Race Training Event 2026 — San Diego, CA is held at 2335 Cushing Road in San Diego, California.
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