What makes ENDraces different? Our goals. We are not a profit driven event company. We began, and still very much are, grass-roots. Our mission is to provide top quality, challenging events that force people out of their comfort zone. We aim to make them as affordable as possible by focusing only on what matters in creating good experiences, and relying on our years as dirt-bag climbers to keep costs down. We favor smaller intimate races over big ones, feeling that 'our' type of adventure is served by some level of solitude; and that the sort of camaraderie that builds lasting friendships and community is harder to find when there are thousands at the start line instead of hundreds or dozens. If you came out and supported our efforts in 2012 and had a good time, rest assured you'll have a great time in 2013.

Why don't you guys give shirts at events? We have a rule here at ENDracing in terms of race swag. Our swag should be 1) useful for racing, 2) sustainably and ethically produced, and affordable enough so as not do drive up race costs. We can't always meet all three of these criteria (though we do try!) for every race, but won't provide swag that doesn't meet at least two of them. And shirts tend not to do that. Shirts are either cheap enough but not useful/sustainably produced, or would demand an increase in entry fees. If you're racing for a shirt though, you're better off looking elsewhere - trust me. Our races are tough enough that I can safely say there are way better ways to get at t-shirt. We do offer great swag at our events though - sometimes even the best socks ever (swiftwick baby!). For those that want a shirt - registered racers for each event have the option to purchase (at about a 30% discount from retail) a hand-picked piece of ENDracing branded Ibex gear which will be perfectly suited for use in the event.

Whats with all the different types of races? Good question. One of the things that drives us is variety, and the eternal question - can we do it? We've developed the series so that there is something for everyone, and then a very special something for that rare individual that wants to answer that same question acrossed a very broad spectrum. Yeah, there are loads of athletes that really excell at a particular pursuit, but rare indeed is the individual that could tackle all of the challenges we offer. If you're one of those that can, there's an even greater challenge - enter every race in the premiere category and finish. Yep, this means swimming 27 miles. And finishing the full course on the Adventure Races, and making it into the Undead Hall of Fame. We're not sure it is even possible. But we're sure looking foward to meeting those of you who are, like us, dying to find out.