TEAM SIZES & COMPOSITION

Team Options & Eligibility

True West Adventure Race offers a range of team size options depending on the race format:

3 & 6-hour races: Open to teams of 2, 3, or 4 people (any gender combination).
24 & 48-hour races: Designed for 4-person teams only.
24-hour Non-Paddling & 24-hour Pure Packraft races: Open to teams of 2, 3, or 4 people.

True West follows traditional adventure racing principles by encouraging mixed-gender teams, promoting inclusivity and diversity within the sport.

Performance prizes will be awarded only to the top three 4-person mixed-gender teams in each category.
Single-gender teams (all-male or all-female) are welcome to compete but are not eligible for performance prizes.

School Teams
School teams may consist of 2, 3, or 4 participants. Please refer to the Schools Adventure Race page for specific details relating to this category.