ORAMM (The Off-Road Assault On Mt. Mitchell)
📍 North Carolina, USA
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Date
24–26 July 2026
Distance
98.5km · 100.9km
Elevation
2,712 m
Difficulty
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Iditarod Trail Invitational
Alaska, United States · 28 February 2027
Difficulty: 5/5 — Brutal
Spanning up to 1,000 miles across the grueling, frozen Alaskan wilderness, the Iditarod Trail Invitational is an extreme winter ultra-endurance event. Participants must navigate inhospitable sub-zero conditions completely self-sufficiently by bike, foot, or ski.
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- 150 miles · 350 miles · 1000 miles
- Typical W/kg
- 3.5–5
Rider fit
Who it's for
It is designed for highly resilient ultra-endurance adventurers who possess advanced winter survival skills and the mental fortitude to endure extreme isolation.
Who will struggle
Those unprepared for self-supported travel in sub-zero temperatures, lacking winter camping experience, or expecting external support will struggle immensely.
Training focus
Training must prioritize extreme cold-weather survival, loaded self-supported bike handling, and mental resilience for multi-day isolation.
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FAQs
What distances are offered in the Iditarod Trail Invitational?+
The event offers three distinct distance options: 150 miles, 350 miles, and the ultimate 1,000-mile route ending in Nome, Alaska.
What modes of transportation are permitted?+
Competitors can choose to traverse the historic Iditarod Trail on bicycle, foot, or skis.
Is outside support provided during the race?+
No, the event is built on minimal outside support and requires participants to be completely self-sufficient throughout the frozen journey.
How long can the journey last?+
Participants must be prepared with the resilience to make it through up to 30 frozen days and nights in the remote backcountry.
Where does the event start and when?+
The event begins at Knik Lake, Alaska, on February 28, 2027, at 2 PM.
Is there training available for participants?+
Yes, a training camp is available to teach essential wilderness survival, navigation, winter camping, and self-supported travel skills.