The Green Mountain Adventure Racing Association wants to show you what Vermont outdoors is really all about. Challenge yourself to trek, swim, paddle, mt bike, and navigate through one of the toughest, muddiest 12-hour races anywhere. (And get yourself an entry to USARA Nationals if you win.) Past years have seen everything from pouring rain and swollen rivers to baking heat, but accelerated cutoffs mean even beginners can finish with the pack and have a great time. Luckily, our course designers make it their mission to get you lost and damaged - if you don't want to work for it, are you sure you're in the right sport? 

This is the 11th Bitter Pill - yes, we've been creating awesome for that long. You want to be here - ask anyone who's raced with us in the past. Bring your friends, bring your enemies, push pull or tow... if you miss it, you'll be sad! (And so will we.) 

What: Trekking, swimming, canoeing, mt biking, paddling, navigation 
When: 12 hours, Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 
Who: Teams of 2 or 3, coed or single-sex 
Where: Richmond, VT 
Cost: $310 for 2, $435 for 3. GMARA membership is included! Price increases June 2nd, so register soon! 

As always, we'll be holding a navigation clinic at registration the night before and don't forget our famous post-race party: food, drink, massages, and prizes prizes prizes! 

More info: http://www.gmara.org/bitter 
Testimonials: http://www.gmara.org/testimonials.shtml 
Previous results and photos: http://www.gmara.org/races.shtml 

Looking for a dose of Adventure? We've got your prescription: The Bitter Pill!