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RAAM 2025 - The 43rd Race
Registration Open!
Registration for RAAM 2025 is currently open. Secure your spot now for the world's toughest bicycle race.
Next Important Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Regular registration ends
Available Spots:
Limited
Solo: ~50 | Teams: ~60
RAAM 2025 Schedule
November 1, 2024
Registration Opens
Online registration for RAAM 2025 begins
January 15, 2025
Early Bird Deadline
End of discounted registration - Save up to $250
March 1, 2025
Regular Registration Ends
Standard registration deadline
April 1, 2025
Final Registration Deadline
Last chance to register (limited spots)
May 1, 2025
Team Documentation Due
Submit team rosters, crew information, and vehicle data
June 10-13, 2025
Race Week Begins
Technical inspections, rider briefings, media events
June 14, 2025, 12:00 PM PDT
RACE START - Solo Men
Official start at Oceanside Pier, California
June 14, 2025, 12:15 PM PDT
RACE START - Solo Women
Women's category start
June 15, 2025, 12:00 PM PDT
RACE START - Teams
All team categories start (2, 4, 8-person)
June 22-26, 2025
Finish Window
Expected arrivals in Annapolis, Maryland
June 28, 2025
Awards Ceremony
Official awards presentation and closing celebration
2025 Registration Fees
Solo
Early Bird:$700
Regular:$850
Late:$950
2-Person Team
Early Bird:$1,075
Regular:$1,250
Late:$1,350
4-Person Team
Early Bird:$1,975
Regular:$2,200
Late:$2,375
8-Person Team
Early Bird:$3,325
Regular:$3,675
Late:$3,950
2025 Route Highlights
Oceanside, CA
Pacific Coast, perfect starting conditions
Mojave Desert
First major challenge, extreme heat
Flagstaff, AZ
Highest point on the route
Rocky Mountains, CO
Wolf Creek Pass - toughest climb
Great Plains
Endless plains, mental challenge
Appalachian Mountains
Final mountain range
Annapolis, MD
Historic seaport, Atlantic Coast
Preparation Tips for 2025
Training
- •Plan for at least 12 months of preparation
- •500-650 miles per week during peak phase
- •Night riding and sleep deprivation training
- •Heat and altitude acclimatization
Equipment
- •Prepare two identical race bikes
- •GPS navigation system with backup
- •Multiple light sets for night riding
- •Test specialized nutrition and supplements
Crew & Support
- •Experienced crew of 4-6 people
- •Two support vehicles recommended
- •Detailed nutrition and sleep plan
- •Emergency communication system
Ready for RAAM 2025?
Join the ultra-cycling elite and take on the ultimate challenge.