After many years of working with some of the most grueling races on the planet, Tim Holmstrom and Merritt Hopper have drawn upon their collective knowledge and experience to design an extraordinary new event unlike any other on the planet.

Our Mission

In an effort to create a truly inclusive international event and open it up to a much wider audience they have taken a fresh approach, one that offers both a running competition and a chance to experience everything Costa Rica has to offer. They have managed to maintain the adventure and challenge of a race but created a novel format which can be accomplished by anyone who is up to the task. The actual running will be geared toward those who have accomplished 5K’s and 10K’s in their hometowns and local communities. However, this particular week has a strong emphasis on day trips, excursions or just down time on the beach. If you’ve gone on a 10 mile hike or run 5K, this is something that you’ll be able to start AND finish! Over the course of a week you can meet your goal of running, jogging or walking 40K while enjoying all the beauty and adventure that Costa Rica offers the active traveler. Their goal was to put together an unforgettable and diverse series of day tours. Everything from hiking the rim of active volcanoes to Class IV and V river rafting in the Picuare River, the most sought after rafting experience in this hemisphere. Whether you are part of a group looking for something different this October or someone who is looking to use their vacation time to do something no one else is, this week long adventure is the opportunity of a lifetime and could be exactly what you’re seeking.

Your Goals. What are YOU determined to accomplish?

If you’re looking to test your limits and push yourself to accomplish something you never thought possible, this week promises to help you meet that goal. You will experience Costa Rica like few others have, in the company of others who seek adventure, fitness and cultural experiences. If you’ve imagined participating in an adventure race or stage run but felt intimidated by distances or level of conditioning required then this could be a great stepping stone for you. If you’re ready to move from watching the Eco Challenge, Primal Quest, Ironman, NYC Marathon or Xterra races on TV to actually stepping up to your own challenge, please join us on this unforgettable Costa Rica adventure.