Activities – ARFI – ADVENTURE RACING FEDERATION OF INDIA

Each ARFI-organized race integrates multiple land, water, and extreme challenges, testing athletes across various adventure disciplines.

Adventure racing on land demands strength, endurance, and technical skill, often involving:

Covering long distances through rugged trails, rocky inclines, and forested terrains.

Traversing mountains, forests, and deserts while maintaining speed and stamina.

Scaling cliffs, boulders, and artificial walls under time constraints.

Navigating through physically demanding hurdles that test agility and coordination.

Using map reading and orienteering techniques to find the best route through unfamiliar landscapes.

Testing precision, control, and adaptability over dynamic terrains.

Racing through high-altitude, snow-covered trails, bringing adventure racing into India's winter landscapes.

Many of India’s rivers, lakes, and coastal regions serve as perfect locations for high-intensity water races, incorporating:

Paddling through lakes, rivers, and whitewater rapids.

Negotiating fast-moving currents and turbulent rapids as part of multi-discipline races.

Incorporating underwater endurance and survival skills.

Adventure racing meets water sports with high-speed tactical elements.

Coastal endurance challenges blending long-distance navigation with extreme conditions.

Some adventure races push the limits even further by incorporating extreme challenges, such as:

Using harnesses, pulleys, or ropes to traverse gorges and water bodies.

Exploring dark, narrow caves and negotiating vertical climbs under time constraints.

Setting up temporary shelters and navigating wilderness survival scenarios.

Blending equestrian skills with adventure endurance.