TrailblazeHer

the Event

The WAIT IS OVER

Time & Location

18 Sept 2026, 12:00 pm – 20 Sept 2026, 7:00 pm

Udupi, Udupi, Karnataka, India

India's First WOMEN's ONLY Adventure Race is here.

After more than a decade of hosting Discovery, Sprint, Regional, and now Expedition-style Adventure Races across India, we realized — there are countless women who are confident, versatile, and ready for bigger adventures, but they are yet to experience the world of Adventure Racing.

This race is about HER — about creating that opportunity and bridging that gap.

Taking inspirations from our peers in New Zealand and Australia, this dream is now reality as we proudly present TRAILBLAZEHER.

Get ready for an Amplified adventure with exciting challenges designed to experience teamwork, resilience, and spirit. Bring your partner, gather your tribe, feel the energy, and celebrate the adventure togetHER.

It’s time to blaze the trail togetHER

About the concept:

"Adventure Racing is a self-supported, multi-discipline race that includes mountain biking, trail running / hiking, kayaking / Water sports, rope activities, and orienteering, where a Team of 4 races to the finish line on an unmarked course and experiences the local culture and traditions. The sport varies from 30KM to as long as 500+KMs."

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What is Adventure Racing

TrailblazeHER Teaser

TEAM FORMAT

Team of 2 All Female Only.

Above 18 years can only take part.

Part of ARWS Asia Series & Ranked event

RACE CONCEPT, TEAM FORMAT, RACE DISTANCE, AND RACE DISCIPLINES

Adventure Race Concept

Adventure racing is a multi-discipline endurance sport where competitors compete in teams, navigating from control point to control point in several disciplines.

Disciplines include mountain biking, trekking, kayaking, orienteering and many other adventure sports disciplines

Teams are expected to navigate using a map and compass.

Teams must be able to operate in harsh remote environments in all weather conditions.

This is a STAGE RACE team will be allowed to race during certain hours and they must sleep during night.

The first team to complete the whole course, with all the control points visited without any support will be declared the winner.

Teams are required to complete the entire distance together (always within hearing and visual distance of each other), helping and assisting each other.

Teamwork and team dynamics are essential. A detailed understanding of your teammates and of your own capabilities is essential and key in the race.

Race Distance

The race will cover approximately 120km’s in 2-Days of Stage Race.

Each Day fixed racing hours will be set between sunrise to sunset.

No Racing in the night.

All teams should be able to finish the race before 4:00 PM on Sunday evening.

The route scouted so far comprises 75 to 85% of mountain biking, 15 to 20% of trail running / hiking, and 10 to 15% of Water Sports (final distances will be confirmed soon)

100% Navigation

Race Disciplines

Mountain biking – Teams should be prepared for a range of riding including single track, steep hills, gravel roads, mud roads, hair pin bends climbs, downhill, tarmac roads and of-course hike a bike

Trail Running - This Will involve traveling by foot through rugged terrains, paddy fields, single tracks, semi-tarmac roads etc.

Hiking – Steep climbs on hills or mountains

Water activity– Team should be prepared for water-based sports such as Kayaking / Water Tubing / River crossing.

Navigation – Navigation is an extremely important part of the race. The course is not marked, and teams are required to navigate using a map and compass.

Rope Course - Activities like Abseiling, Zipline etc. Teams should get ready to do all of these or few of these activities.

AWARDS & PRIZES

The bragging right of FIRST TrailblazeHER 2026

All Teams receive ASIA RANKING

All finishers to receive a Momento / Medal / Trophy

Amazing goodies to be won

ENTRY FEE - TEAM OF 2

Early bird Entry Fee - USD 360 / INR 28,000 +18% GST (Per Team – Team of Two Members) Until May 30th, 2026

Regular Entry Fee - USD 400 / INR 32,000 +18% GST (Per Team – Team of Two Members) Until July 15th, 2026

Book my slot - Pay ONLY USD 100 / INR 10,000/- to confirm your TEAM now and remaining before May 30th, 2026

Students send email to connect@nthadventure.com for exclusive discount. Students discount applicable for teams where both the teammates are students with valid ID cards.

Entry Fee Includes:

2 Nights of Accommodation - Friday Night & Saturday Night

Dinner on both the nights

A full-service Adventure Race - 2 days Stage Race

Race Logistics Support

Transition Bags (2 Bags per Team)

Two-seater kayaks with Paddles

Life Jackets

Rope Works Equipment's

Medical backup

Race Booklet & Logistics Planner

Race Apparel

Dedicated TrailbalizeHER event Insurance for the Team (ONLY for EARLY BIRD TEAMS)

Specialised Race Maps

Race Vest BIBs

Cycling BIBs

Basic Aid stations at Transition Areas

Admissions & Permits (wherever its required)

Opening Ceremony & Refreshments

Closing Ceremony Dinner

Mementos / Medal / Souvenir

Bragging rights for India`s First Ever All Women Adventure Race

Amplified adventures with some amazing Surprise elements

Exclusion:

Anything which is not included in the above inclusion

Cancellations & Refunds:

No refunds once event entry fee has been paid

Member substitutions are allowed until 25th, July 2026 with the organizers’ consent only. No additional charges.

In case of cancellation there will not be any refunds however, transfers of entry fees to any future event upto August 2027

Should the race be moved due to any reasons, all entries will be moved to the next date chosen for this specific race (No refunds at any point)

No cancellation, however, teams can sell their entry to another teams. The transaction happens between the teams and to be notified.

RACE VENUE, ACCOMMODATION, DATES & TIMES;

Venue:

The Race HQ: Udupi, KA

Accommodation: TBA

Nearest Town: Udupi, Karnataka

Nearest Super Speciality Hospital: TBA

Nearest Super Market: Udupi, Karnataka

Nearest Railway station: Udupi, Karnataka

Nearest Airport: Mangaluru International Airport

Dates & Times:

7th August 2026, Friday - Teams Arrival, Admin Day, Registration & Race Briefing Ceremony

8th August 2026, Saturday – Race Flag Off Day 1

9th August 2026, Sunday – Race Flag Off Day 2 followed by Closing Ceremony

ACCOMMDATION:

Accommodation Details to be announced soon.

Twin sharing accommodation

RACE MAPS

Maps supplied can be topographical as well as a google maps

Maps may be given out as the course progresses *

It is recommended that teams bring large zip-loc bags (A4 Size) to waterproof maps

If the map is lost or damaged, it will NOT be replaced by the organizers

Stationery materials for preparing routes on the map are needed: different colored pens, cello tape, scissors, etc.

Teams will use a map to locate checkpoints in an order to complete the route

Bring your own compass

 ADVENTURE RACING TIPS

Adventure Racing Tips for the experienced and newbies:

Equipment: Please do not take the compulsory list lightly, the weather can change in minutes which will result in you needing some items unexpectedly

Gearbox packing: To avoid a mess in your box we highly recommend each person to put all his extra gear and clothing in his own bag i.e.: a string bag, a material/plastic shopping bag, etc. Always prepare for the worst and think about being wet, cold, hungry, or sunburnt. Add a few more comfort items like another dry shirt, fleece, gloves, buff, hat, head torch, jacket, wipes, and an extra space blanket.

Attention to detail is crucial. The whole team must study the racebook, rules, what you can do and what you can’t do. When things get unclear or “pear-shaped” during the race the navigator and/or decision-maker has more “minds” that can remember the instructions. Last resort: take out the racebook and read again.

The fastest way to cross a water section is just to unclip your backpack from your waist and swim. No undressing or removal of shoes. You can blow up your bladder and that will assist your backpack for better buoyancy. If you have a proper waterproof bag your clothing or compulsory gear won’t get wet. That brings us back to the equipment.

Carry your weakest persons’ backpack when he/she takes the strain. When it’s a short, fast trekking leg, you can take all the equipment or extra things out of your slowest persons’ backpack and let them only carry water.

What is teamwork? It means you need to be in contact with your slowest person at all times. It does not help if you cycle 100m in front of your team. You should then go back and take the weakest persons’ backpack or push/tow that person. The same applies to a trekking leg. If you feel so much stronger at that given moment you must ask to assist, help the navigator to look for the checkpoints, or just plainly stay with your team and speak about the beautiful day and encourage with positive words.

Golden rule: if you can’t say something positive then keep your mouth SHUT. If you can’t assist with the navigation, then keep your thoughts to yourself. If the navigator made a mistake your duty is to say: Don’t worry it's ok, how can I help you to get to the next point or how can we recover. Remember mistakes will happen, it’s about how fast can you fix it and move forward.

Get racing fit. Adventure Racing is a skill like all other sports. You need to race to stay racing fit. In a race, you’re under pressure and you will face new challenges. It’s in those moments that you discover more about yourself and how you handle situations. The more you do it the more it becomes easier and you will adapt easier to each situation and challenge.

We all are going to have a low moment at some stage. Assist each other through those times and getting that person over the line is the ultimate reward. This is a sport that will humble you and your day will come to be the weakest person. If it’s your “off day” speak up and before you hit the wall and share with your team that you are pushing too hard. This is NOT the sport for EGO. Leave that at home.

Have an attitude of gratitude that you are able to participate in this amazing, challenging, rough, and outdoor sport.

COMPETENCY CHECKS

At least one member of the team must be capable of navigating by compass and map during the day and night. (Do attend NthAdventure workshops)

The teams must be able to describe what their team would do if it became lost.

At least one member of the team should have experience in basic First Aid.

All team members must be suitably competent in all disciplines included in the event as specified by the race organizer and be able to complete the event without any assistance from any person other than their own team members.

The following kayaking skills must be mastered: managing a capsized craft in deep water; righting and emptying a craft in deep water; getting back in and continuing paddling.

Swimming 100m of any stroke.

There will be competency checks at registration. By entering this event, teams acknowledge that they are competent in all the skills required to complete an event of this nature.

AR KIT

Worry about the key items for Mandatory Gears and from where to get it? Worry not, NthAdventure will be curating exclusive kit that can be RENTED or PURCHASED directly from NthAdventure.

SKILL BUILDING WORKSHOPS

All the registered team will receive exclusive training, webinar and workshops on Navigation, Pre & during race prep sessions. Make sure you join those to prepare your team better.

CYCLE RENTAL

Will be sharing shortly

TEAMS ENTERED & FIND A TEAM

We know getting a team member is tough. If you want to join an existing team, create a new team, or are looking for members to fill up your team, contact us at connect@nthadventure.com and we will list your contact details below.

Point Structure, Event Rules & Regulations visit

More details will be shared with registered teams.

Let's Grow the Adventure Racing Community in India.

Team NthAdventure

Amplifying Adventure