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RAAM 2024 - Review
The 42nd Race Across America
RAAM 2024 was the 42nd edition of the world's toughest bicycle race. With 289 participants from 22 countries, it was one of the most internationally diverse races in RAAM history.
289
Participants
22
Countries
87%
Finish Rate
2024 Schedule & Milestones
November 1, 2023
Registration Opens
Online registration for RAAM 2024 begins
January 15, 2024
Early Bird Deadline
End of discounted registration
March 1, 2024
Regular Registration Ends
Standard registration deadline
April 1, 2024
Final Registration Deadline
Last chance to register (limited spots)
May 1, 2024
Team Documentation Due
Submit team rosters and vehicle information
June 11-14, 2024
Race Week Begins
Inspections, briefings, and preparation
June 15, 2024, 12:00 PM PDT
RACE START - Solo Men
Official start in Oceanside, California
June 15, 2024, 12:15 PM PDT
RACE START - Solo Women
Women's category start
June 16, 2024, 12:00 PM PDT
RACE START - Teams
All team categories start
June 23-27, 2024
Finish Window
Riders arrive in Annapolis, Maryland
June 29, 2024
Awards Ceremony
Official results and celebration
2024 Winners
Solo Men
Lestat Granados
Guatemala
Time: 7 days, 12 hours, 55 minutes
Average: 16.26 mph
Solo Women
Leah Goldstein
Canada
Time: 11 days, 3 hours, 3 minutes
Average: 11.08 mph
2-Person Team
Team Strong Machine
USA
Time: 6 days, 10 hours, 39 minutes
4-Person Team
Team Brazil
Brazil
Time: 6 days, 21 hours, 6 minutes
2024 Highlights & Records
- 🏆Lestat Granados set a new Guatemalan record
- 🌡️Extreme heat in the Mojave Desert with temperatures exceeding 118°F
- 🌍First participation from teams from Vietnam and Iceland
- 💪87% finish rate despite challenging weather conditions