Continental Challenge
5 Ultramarathons on 5 Continents
CONCEPT
A unique sporting challenge
5 Ultramarathons on 5 Continents
The Roadsign Continental Challenge brings together 5 ultramarathons organized by Canal Aventure: the Ultra ASIA Race in Vietnam, THE TRACK in the Australian Outback, the Ultra NORWAY Race in the Lyngen Alps in Norway, the Ultra BOLIVIA Race on the Salar Uyuni in Bolivia, the Ultra AFRICA Race in Mozambique.
An international challenge
Since 2014, the Continental Challenge has brought together men and women of different nationalities and cultures but united to live and share exceptional moments together. At the end of 2022, only 6 competitors had successfully completed the 5 Roadsign Continental Challenge events.
A sporting challenge
The Roadsign Continental Challenge values the performance, consistency and versatility of competitors. Each participant entered in one of the Roadsign Continental Challenge races scores points. At the end of each calendar year, the competitor with the most points on the Ranking List is declared the winner of the Roadsign Continental Challenge.
A scent of adventure
Beyond the competition, participants in the Roadsign Continental Challenge have the opportunity to discover authentic regions, taste the scent of adventure and share exceptional moments.
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTINENTAL CHALLENGE
- The Roadsign Continental Challenge is a set of 5 ultramarathons
- These 5 ultramarathons are organized on 5 different continents
- Continental Challenge races are organized every 2 years
- The Roadsign Continental Challenge aims to promote the performance, consistency and versatility of competitors
- A mixed ranking (Ranking List) is established and updated after each event
- The points awarded to competitors are cumulative over 3 years
At the end of each calendar year, the competitor with the most points on the Ranking List is declared “winner of the Roadsign Continental Challenge” - In case of a tie on points, the winner is the one who has done the most events over the period of the classification
- In case of a tie on points and number of events, the winner is the one who has run the most kilometers over the period of the classification
RANK / POINTS
Rank: 1st -> 7 Points
Rank: 2nd -> 6 Points
Rank: 3rd -> 5 Points
Rank: 4 – 9th -> 4 Points
Rank: 10 – 14th -> 3 Points
Rank: 15th- … -> 2 Points
Rank: Kilometers -> 1 Point
5 Ultramarathons on 5 Continents
The Ultra AFRICA Race is a 220 km endurance running race in self-supported that takes place in 5 stages in southern Mozambique.
Available places: 25
Next Edition: 12 – 16 November 2023
The Ultra NORWAY Race is a 140 km Non-Stop running race, alone or in teams of 2 people, in semi-self-sufficiency with 9,000 meters of positive elevation and 9,000 meters of negative elevation. The adventure takes place in the Lyngen Alps in Norway.
Available places: 30
Next Edition: 26 – 28 July 2024
The Ultra BOLIVIA Race is a 220 km endurance running race of 7 stages in self-supported that takes place on the Bolivian Altiplano at more than 3600 meters above sea level.
Available places: 25
Next Edition: 23 – 29 September 2024
Ultra ASIA Race
The Ultra ASIA Race is a 160 km food self-sufficiency running race that takes place in 4 stages in northwest Vietnam.
Available places: 20
Next Edition: 3 – 6 March 2025
THE TRACK Australia is a 520 km running race in 9 stages and 10 days of competition in food self-sufficiency conditions. The adventure takes place in the Australian Outback between the town of Alice Springs and Uluru.
Available places: 30
Next Edition: 17 – 26 May 2023
The Experience of your Life
Nothing is Impossible
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Runners since 2014
Make your dreams come true
Continental Challenge Club
Participants in the Roadsign Continental Challenge races can aspire to join the Continental Challenge Club. To do this, they must imperatively run the 5 ultramarathons organized by Canal Aventure on the 5 continents: the Ultra ASIA Race (Vietnam), THE TRACK Australia (Australia), the Ultra NORWAY Race (Norway), the Ultra BOLIVIA Race (Bolivia) and the Ultra AFRICA Race (Mozambique). Competitors who successfully complete these races receive a diploma. To date, 6 people have joined the Continental Challenge Club.
Juan Ricardo Ferrero (Argentina)
First participant to successfully finish the 5 ultramarathons of the Continental Challenge in 2014.
Ita Emanuela Marzotto (Italy)
In 2018, Ita Emanuela became the first woman to join the Continental Challenge Club.
Giuseppe De Rosa (Italy)
Giuseppe joined the Continental Challenge Club after successfully completing THE TRACK Australia 2019.
Pedro Vera Jimenez (Venezuela)
Second participant to successfully finish the 5 ultramarathons of the Continental Challenge in 2017.
Gürkan Açiköz (Turkey)
Gürkan joined the Continental Challenge Club after successfully completing THE TRACK Australia 2019.
Iulian Rotariu (Roumania)
Iulian by winning the Ultra NORWAY Race 2022 becomes the sixth runner to join the Continental Challenge Club. He is also the first to win the 5 ultramarathons of the Continental Challenge.
Continental Challenge Champions
Tommy Chen (Taiwan)
Roadsign Continental Challenge winner 2015.
Ita Emanuela Marzotto (Italy)
Roadsign Continental Challenge winner 2017.
Iulian Rotariu (Roumania)
Roadsign Continental Challenge winner 2020 and 2021.
Pedro Vera Jimenez (Venezuela)
Roadsign Continental Challenge winner 2016.
Gürkan Açiköz (Turkey)
Roadsign Continental Challenge winner 2018 and 2019.
Giuseppe De Rosa (Italy)
Roadsign Continental Challenge winner 2022.
THE TRACK Series
THE TRACK is a format of challenge XXL: 520 km in 9 stages and 10 days of competition in food self-sufficiency. THE TRACK Series offers 5 ultramarathons in THE TRACK format on 5 continents.
Our Events
Continental Challenge
Ultra ASIA Race
THE TRACK Australia
Ultra NORWAY Race
Ultra BOLIVIA Race
Ultra AFRICA Race
THE TRACK Series
THE TRACK Namibia
THE TRACK Australia
THE TRACK Bolivia
THE TRACK Mongolia
THE TRACK Finland
