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'''Himalayan Adventure Challenge''' is an [[Adventure racing|adventure race]] held every year in India. It is considered an [[extreme sport]] because it is held on slopes of [[Himalayas]] range. Its a [[triathlon]] race which includes [[rafting]], [[hiking]] and [[mountain biking]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Himalayan adventure challenge: Slaying the Uttarakhand Triathlon |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/video/exclusive-himalayan-adventure-challenge-slaying-the-uttarakhand-triathlon-1120205-2018-01-01 |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> It is an elite [[Obstacle course racing]] similar to [[Spartan Race]] which is considered toughest obstacle course race.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Subramanian |first=Arvind |date=2022-01-31 |title=Himalayan Adventure Challenge: A Game of Limbs and Lungs |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/other-sports/himalayan-adventure-challenge-a-game-of-limbs-and-lungs/article38352137.ece |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=sportstar.thehindu.com |language=en}}</ref><br />
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==History==<br />
The events held by Aqua Terra Trust. It was started in July 2013 after [[2013 North India floods|2013 Uttarakhand floods]] and to promote tourism in flood affected areas. From then it held every year at Atali Ganga Race track in [[Rishikesh]], [[Uttarakhand]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 Himalayan Adventure Challenge returns this December |url=https://hacrace.com/ |access-date=2023-03-10 |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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== Events ==<br />
There events varies upon edition.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adventures |first=Aquaterra |date=2016-04-23 |title=The Himalayan Adventure Challenge |url=https://aquaterra.in/the-aquaterra-challenge/ |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=Aquaterra Adventures |language=en-US}}</ref> The events can be for Individuals or team. The events are sponsored by various athletics organisation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Release |first=ANI Press |date=2020-11-06 |title=Wild Warrior Race presents Himalayan Adventure Challenge 2020 - India's premier adventure race from 11th to 13th December |url=https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/wild-warrior-race-presents-himalayan-adventure-challenge-2020-india-s-premier-adventure-race-from-11th-to-13th-december-120110600387_1.html |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=www.business-standard.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Himalayan adventure challenge: Slaying the Uttarakhand Triathlon |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/video/exclusive-himalayan-adventure-challenge-slaying-the-uttarakhand-triathlon-1120205-2018-01-01 |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><br />
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# 10 kilometre (Intro.) - 5&nbsp;km rafting + 5&nbsp;km hiking<br />
# 30 kilometer ( Open) – 16&nbsp;km hiking + 14&nbsp;km rafting<br />
# 65 kilometre (Zealot) – 30&nbsp;km mountain biking + 21&nbsp;km hiking + 14&nbsp;km rafting<br />
# 75 kilometre - hiking + cross country cycling + [[paddling]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
Website: [https://hacrace.com/]<br />
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[[Category:Obstacle racing]]<br />
[[Category:Adventure racing]]</div>JerryGuerrero