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Coming to follow the race? The official Spectator Guide for Untamed New England 2012 is now available as a
pre-order only; reserve your copy today and pick it up at the race start at The Forks, Maine on June 20th!
This guide includes maps and driving directions to the many viewing locations around the course, background on each leg
of the race, and tips on how to make the most of your spectator time at Untamed New England. These are not for sale
at the race, only by advance order.
Click here for full details and to order.
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A Team Multisport Event
Untamed New England is a team event, requiring teams of 2, 3, or 4 racers
mountain bike, trek, paddle, orienteer, complete
conservation projects, and rope challenges on their way to the finish line.
4-person teams are the main division for prizes and qualification for the
Adventure Racing World Championship.
Team Paddling Skills Put to the Test
For whitewater sections of the race, some
teams choose to portage their boats around the "excitement" . . . this photo shows the
Berlin Bike / EMS team taking an aggressive line down river. The pristine
lakes and rivers of the region make up key elements of the race course, and teams will paddle
canoes and/or kayaks at Untamed New England.
Dramatic Rappel Far Above the Forest
Don't look down . . . but 100s and 100s of feet below is the forest canopy New England is famous for.
Untamed New England racers complete rope activities such as rappels, and exposed cliff faces
such as this one in Maine set the stage for the excitement.
Environmental Conservation As Part of the Race
Teams complete environmental projects while they're on the race course.
This photo shows a team working on
a stretch of natural history trail for the town of Berlin, NH. These activities require teamwork and
problem solving: the clock keeps ticking while doing these projects, so the more efficient
teams can gain an advantage here.
Leanne Mueller  (ATP/Salmon)
"I've done many races on American soil, and not one of them gave us the true wilderness experience that Untamed New England delivered . . . I am going to highly recommend this race to everyone up here!"
Scott Pleban  (ATP/Salmon)
"That was amazing. A true world class course.
The beauty of route choice and off-track trekking, with real nav involved!"
Mark Bottomley  (Team Endurancelife UK)
"A very beautiful and mysterious location, with some wonderful wildlife (moose and the real “trouser filler” for us: a sighting of a huge bear less than 75 meters away!); a very tough and interesting course layout, which showed off New England, and it’s people, to the very best."
Jonathan Neely (GOALS ARA)
"Adventure Racing doesn't get any better than unsupported, multi-day racing in stunning terrain with challenging
navigation and Untamed New England really delivers."
Patrick Willcock  (HRAdventure)
"This race has moments of flat-out
racing, technical & awe inspiring natural challenges, moments requiring pure survival
instincts, peace in the quiet of the night, & feelings of great accomplishment at the
top of another hill! It is a whole lot of real living compressed into 3 days."
Brian Schmitz (Dirty Avocados Adventure
Racing)
"Untamed New England was an amazing experience! The local terrain was spectacular; the
rugged course was super challenging; and the organization was second to none. This race
was definitely worth the cross-country trip to get there!"
Frederico Tiago  XPD Portugal Team
"Great course, beautiful landscape, and wonderful people ... definitely one of the
best times in my life! You will not regret being there!"
Alexandra Kamin Area Goats
"I have not stopped thinking about Untamed New England. I loved every minute of it,
I'm serious; it hurt and it was hard, and I had some serious stomach issues going on,
but it pushed me to limits mentally and physically, and it was fun, I feel honored to
have been on the same course as some of the best in the world."
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"I've done many races on American soil, and not one of them gave us the true
wilderness experience that Untamed New England delivered . . . I am going to highly recommend
this race to everyone up here!"
-- Leanne Mueller  , ATP/Salmon
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"A very beautiful and mysterious location, with some wonderful wildlife (moose
and the real “trouser filler” for us: a sighting of a huge bear less than 75 meters away!);
a very tough and interesting course layout, which showed off New England, and it’s people, to the very best."
--Mark Bottomley  , Team Endurancelife UK
View all testimonials →
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Untamed New England Quick Facts
-Race is non-stop, open to teams of 2, 3, or 4 people. 4-person teams are the main
division for prizes and World Championship qualification.
-Race includes mountain biking, canoe paddling, kayak paddling, trail running,
off-trail trekking, orienteering, rope work
-Race course is roughly 200 total miles
-No support-crews are permitted, but spectator opportunities are available for family and friends
Race Locale
In each edition, Untamed New England showcases some of the most
rugged and scenic terrain in the Northeastern United States.
The 2012 edition will be based from Maine's historic and stunningly beautiful Kennebec Valley.
2009 and 2010 editions - hosted from Dixville Notch, NH.
2008 edition - hosted from Franconia, NH (see here for detailed information on the 2008 course)
Register for the Untamed New England Adventure Race
The next race will be held in 2012, with registration opening in 2011.
The first teams to sign up will take advantage of a discounted price.
To stay up to date on the latest developments, sign
up for our organization's electronic newletter
and we'll keep you in the loop.
History of Untamed New England
Our organization, Untamed Adventure Racing, has
organized adventure races for 7 years including 3 editions of Untamed New England, 3 editions of
an Untamed Switzerland race in Europe, and many other events (see our main website for details).
Close cooperation between the states of New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine are to thank
for the continued sucess of Untamed New England.
Volunteer for Untamed New England
We're always looking to add committed friends to our race effort, and we couldn't
do it without you! Get in touch if you want to volunteer at our next Untamed New England
adventure race.
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