The Race Across America is an event so staggering that merely to finish is, for most, the accomplishment of a lifetime. RAAM inspires everyone that it touches. A monumental race contested with the utmost of sportsmanship and zeal. Truly, RAAM is larger than life. A breeding ground for champions, a testing ground for elite riders and a shining example of the strength of human spirit.
2010 General Race Information
- Start: Oceanside, CA - The Oceanside Pier. Teams start June 12th 2pm
- Finish: Annapolis, MD - The City Dock. June 17- June 19th.
- Route: More than 3,000 miles across the United States.
- Divisions: Solo and Two-Person, Four-Person, and Eight-Person Teams.
The route is over 3000 miles, touching 14 states and climbing over 100,000 feet. Teams typically cross the country in 6 to 9 days, averaging 350 to over 500 miles per day. Solo racers finish in 9 to 12 days, averaging 250 to 350 miles per day. Teams have a relay format and race 24 hours a day. Solo racers have the challenge of balancing a few hours of sleep each night against race deadlines.
Why RAAM?
Because it's there was George Mallory's answer, as to why climb Mt. Everest.
RAAM has a similar draw. At the very ast, it's the honor of adding their name to the prestigious roll call of RAAM Finishers and Team RAAM Finishers.
RAAM is more than a bike race. It is about ordinary people being great. It's about realizing dreams, a journey of the heart and soul. It's about being the toughest of the tough. It's about camaraderie, teamwork, and the incredible RAAM family. It's about taking the stage for a charity or cause that matters, to raise awareness and funds. It's about the vastness, richness, beauty, and generosity of the United States of America and the people who live here. It's a lifetime experience never to be repeated.
For Team doc2doc, it's also about raising awareness and funds for the Wellness House and the Helping Hands Foundation. We ask you to review these great resources and consider donating.


