FOUNDING EDITION
A new journey begins from XRACE
DECEMBER 11th - 13th, 2026
BOLAVEN PLATEAU, LAO PDR
Explore • Connect • Conquer
XRACE EXPEDITION is a Team-based Adventure Expedition where participants must use navigation, decision-making, problem-solving, strength, endurance, and teamwork to travel through real terrain and complete assigned missions — without using GPS navigation.
It is not Trail Running and it is not OCR.
The goal is not simply to run fast or overcome man-made obstacles. The challenge is to move your team from one point to another through forests, mountains, streams, natural trails, and agricultural areas across the Bolaven Plateau.
"How fast are you?" — ❌
"When you don’t know what lies ahead, can you and your team find the way forward, complete the missions, and bring the entire team to the destination?" — ✅
GPS Navigation is strictly prohibited (No Google Maps, No GPX, No GPS Navigation).
You will only have:
* A GPS Tracker is provided by the organizer for Safety and Race Control only. Participants cannot use it for navigation.
The real terrain of Bolaven will become part of the challenge!!!
Throughout the journey, your team will face missions that require more than just physical strength.
Sometimes, the shorter path is not the easier path. Every decision your team makes can change the outcome of the Expedition.
When darkness falls, the journey is not over. You will spend a night at the Expedition Camp before facing what awaits you in the dark.
Some things you find tonight, you might not know what they are for... until the next day.
In the final stretch, speed alone might not be enough. We are not just looking for the fastest team; we are looking for a team that can navigate, think, decide, adapt, work together, and bring all members to THE EXTRACTION.
The fastest team is not necessarily the winning team.
"This is not a race where you just pay the fee and show up. Your team must be ready for the Expedition."
What you will not know in advance:
You will only receive information necessary for each stage of the journey because part of the Expedition is learning to deal with uncertainty.
The competition is conducted in teams of 3 Expeditioners.
All 3 team members must start together and remain together throughout the Expedition.
★ 3 START = 3 FINISH ★
A team will be considered an official finisher only when all 3 members reach THE EXTRACTION together.
Expeditioners may use only:
XRACE Map +
Compass + Information provided by XRACE
The use of GPS, Google Maps, GPX routes, smartphones, GPS watches, or any other electronic navigation system for navigation is prohibited.
The GPS Tracker provided by XRACE is strictly for Race Control and emergency purposes only.
Teams must pass through all mandatory Checkpoints and follow any mandatory routes specified by XRACE.
At certain stages, teams may be required to choose their own route and make their own strategic decisions.
The complete route will NOT be revealed in advance.
Each team must complete Missions assigned throughout the Expedition.
Missions may involve:
Navigation •
Search • Carry • Problem Solving • Decision Making • Teamwork
Mission details will only be revealed when the team reaches the designated location.
All Expeditioners must carry all Mandatory Equipment specified by XRACE throughout the competition.
XRACE may conduct equipment checks at any time during the Expedition.
Teams may not receive outside assistance that provides a competitive advantage, including navigation assistance, transportation, or unauthorized equipment.
Emergency assistance is always permitted when required for safety.
All teams must reach designated Checkpoints and complete Missions within the specified Cut-off Times.
Teams that fail to meet a Cut-off may receive a Penalty, Route Modification, or Non-Competitive status, depending on the circumstances.
All instructions from Race Control, Medical, and Safety Teams must be followed immediately.
XRACE reserves the right to modify the route, cancel a Mission, or stop a team if conditions are considered unsafe.
Littering, damaging the natural environment, or entering restricted areas is strictly prohibited.
The fastest team is not necessarily the winning team.
Final results will be determined by:
Expedition Time + Navigation + Mission Performance +
Penalties
Full details of the scoring system will be announced during the Final Race Briefing
