This is da Race. Unlike other famous races, like the Tour de France, RAAM is not a stage race. The race is one stage, live to the very end. In RAAM, once the clock starts on the west coast, the clock doesn't stop until each racer reaches the finish line on the east coast. RAAM is 30% longer than the Tour de France and solo racers finish in half the time with no rest days. The race format is essentially a time trial, commonly called racing against the clock or the race of truth. Unlike the Tour de France, there is no drafting or taking shelter from the wind. It's an all out solo or team challenge.



2013 General Race Information - The 32nd Race Edition

Start: Oceanside Pier, California, 12:00pm (PDT), Solo: Tuesday 11 June 2013.  Teams: Saturday 15 June 2013

Finish: Annapolis, Maryland; The City Dock, June 22nd – June 25th    

Route: More than 3,000 Miles / 5,000 Km across the USA.    

Divisions: Solo, tandem, 2-person, 4‑person and 8‑person teams: a total of 340 racers, 45 Solo Racers

Website: www.raceacrossamerica.org