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Journey Races

Multi-day, self-supported stage races. Filter, sort and register.

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Journey races are multi-day, self-supported stage events where athletes carry or resupply their own gear across long distances, often through remote terrain. The Kinetic Chronicle lists the full field, including 4-7 day desert stage races, multi-day mountain traverses and self-supported bikepacking-style journey events. Typical distances span 100-160 mile multi-day running stages, 150-250 mile self-supported bikepacking journeys and week-long mountain traverses with 20,000-40,000 feet of climbing, all run with a mandatory gear list and checkpoint timing. The directory includes iconic desert stage races, classic mountain traverses, self-supported journey formats and beginner-friendly multi-day events with full camp support. Filter by state, date or duration to find your next journey race and register directly with the organizer.

What is a self-supported stage race?

A self-supported stage race is a multi-day event where athletes carry their own food, sleeping gear and clothing for the entire race, with the organizer providing only water and checkpoint timing. Some stage races offer a 'assisted' version with camp support and transported gear, so you can choose how much to carry.

How do I train for a multi-day journey race?

Back-to-back long days are the core of journey-race training, since the cumulative fatigue matters more than any single day. Practice running with a loaded pack (often 10-25 lb), test your nutrition across multiple days, and build up to multi-day training blocks that mimic the race's daily distance and terrain.

What gear is mandatory for a journey race?

Most journey races require a survival kit: emergency blanket, whistle, headlamp, minimum water capacity, first-aid basics, and often a sleeping bag or bivy for self-supported formats. Each race publishes a mandatory gear list, and failure to carry it at a checkpoint means a time penalty or disqualification.

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