Annapolis, MD - For 38 years, Race Across America (RAAM) has been challenging ultracyclists from around the globe to push their physical and mental limits to the farthest reaches. Starting in Oceanside under one of the longest piers in California, RAAM spans over 3000 miles, climbs 175,000 feet, crosses 12 states, and finishes at City Dock in Annapolis.
The route travels west to east, traversing three major mountain ranges (Sierra, Rocky and Appalachian), crosses four of America’s longest rivers (Colorado, Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio) and the Great Plains. Also, passing through such iconic American landmarks as the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts, Monument Valley, Great Plains, and Gettysburg.
Open to amateur and professional racers, in solo, 2-, 4- and 8-person relay teams, there is no other race in the world comparable to RAAM with continuous 24 hour racing across the country. RAAM is also a huge platform for racers to raise awareness and money for charities of their choice. Racers have raised over $2 million per year over the past 5 years.
This year is a smaller field than usual due to COVID. There are currently 25 solo and teams still en route to Annapolis. The first of the teams is expected Friday morning and the first solos on Saturday morning. Veteran RAAM racers Mark Pattinson and Leah Goldstein are within a few hours of one another as of Wednesday - quite close this far into the race.
To track the racers and get predicted finish arrival times, use this link: www.raamrace.org/results
The racers clock in their official finish time at Ram'shead Roadhouse on Generals Highway and then continue down to City Dock for the ceremonial finish and podium interviews.
More about the world class event at www.raceacrossamerica.org
