Mount race
A mount race is an event in which players use their mount to compete against each other to be the first to reach the 
finish line. A Time Trial adventure is usually available in the same area, allowing players to individually race against the time. Skiff races are similar competitions, but, unlike mount races, can only be completed on a skiff.
Mechanics[edit]
Before the race starts, players will need to register with a Race Organizer before they can begin the race. Prior to each race starting, there will be a blue box that players can enter that will automatically initiate a conversation with the Race Organizer.
Speaking with the Race Organizer before the race has begun will grant the player the Registered buff. This buff will remind you to head back to the starting area when there is one minute remaining until the race begins. Players will need to be in the starting area before the timer ends or else they will be disqualified and must re-register for the race before starting. If the race has begun, players will need to walk up to the Race Organizer in order to register.
During the race, players will have to run through 
checkpoints spread over a wide area. Players will need to look out for obstacles such as cliffs and hostile enemies that may have wandered onto the race track. If a player has been defeated at any point during the race, they will be disqualified and must re-register if they wish to try again.
While mounts are recommended, it is possible to do an entire race on foot, except for the environmental hazard segments, if any are present.
- Tips
- You are not required to be on your mount the entire race. This means you can change your mount mid-race if you feel there is a better mount suited for the terrain. However, the recommended mount will be required to get past certain obstacles that most mounts cannot, such as a chasm.
- Before changing mounts, though, avoid engaging mobs; otherwise, it won't be possible to mount up again until out of combat.
- A mount's third mastery is not required to complete any race, although it does make traversing some terrain easier.
- The Jackal's fourth mastery Adroit Evasion will allow all your mounts to evade attacks while using their movement abilities.
- It's recommended to always have at least one use of your mount's movement ability recharging.
- Be careful to not use all of your mount's endurance before you need to use its skill.
- You do not need to cross in between each checkpoint. Passing over it will still give you credit.
- You can enable the "Disable Conditional Mount Movement Ability Input" option so that your mount's ability is not connected to your jump key (default: Space). In order to use your mount's ability, you would have to to use your Mount Ability 1 key (default: V) instead. This allows your jump key to make your mount do a small jump instead of charging its ability. (Only applicable to Raptor, Springer, Jackal, Roller Beetle and Warclaw.)
- Players that do not own any mount can temporarily rent one for 10
from Mount rentals during seasonal festivals:
List of races[edit]
Roller beetle races[edit]
| Time Trial | Race | Map | Starting location | Waypoint | Time limit | Start interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tropic Valley Raceway |  A race is starting soon! (0) Reach the finish line! (0)
|
Brisban Wildlands | The Gallowfields |  Gallowfields Waypoint —
|
11:00 | 28:00 |
| Ghostfire Run | A race is starting soon! (0) Reach the finish line! (0)
|
Diessa Plateau | Noxin Dells | Nageling Waypoint —
|
9:00 | 26:00 |
| Lakeside Loop | A race is starting soon! (0) Reach the finish line! (0)
|
Gendarran Fields | Provern Shore | Provern Shore Waypoint —
|
8:00 | 25:00 |
| Infernal Leap | A race is starting soon! (0) Reach the finish line! (0)
|
Mount Maelstrom | The Stychs | Avernan Waypoint —
|
8:00 | 25:00 |
| Jormag's Fang | A race is starting soon! (0) Reach the finish line! (0)
|
Snowden Drifts | Valslake | Torstvedt Homestead Waypoint —
|
3:00 | 20:00 |
| Grothmar Grand Tour | A race is starting soon! (80)  Reach the finish line! (80)
|
Grothmar Valley | Dalada Forest | Dalada Forest Waypoint —
|
10:00 | 30:00 |
- All races restart 15 minutes after the previous race ends. The start interval includes the time for setup and the time limit.
Seasonal races[edit]
- ^ The Halloween race ends three minutes after the first player crosses the finish line.
Trivia[edit]
- One dynamic event in Domain of Vabbi lets the players mount a Junundu wurm and complete a race with it.
- The Super Adventure Festival includes a race around the Super Adventure Box as of 2018. While this race is in the same style as mount races, due to being located inside the Super Adventure Box hub, players cannot use mounts.
Related achievements[edit]
Roller Beetle Racing
Halloween Rituals: (Historical) Mad Drifter — Complete a lap of the race event or time trial in Mad King's Raceway in under one minute. Achievement can be completed once every year. (0
)- Halloween Rituals: Mad King's Herald (Intern) — Complete laps of any race event or time trial in Mad King's Raceway. (5
) 
Shadow of the Mad King: Mad Drifter — Complete a lap of any race event or time trial in the Mad King's Raceway within the challenge time. (5)- Halloween Daily: Royal Racer — Finish a race or time trial in the Mad King's Raceway. (0)
Wintersday Traditions: Ulla's Rival — Complete the race event in Divinity's Reach during Wintersday. (5)- Wintersday Traditions: (Annual) Frozen Footrace — Complete the race event in Divinity's Reach during Wintersday in under 5 minutes without using a mount. Achievement can be completed once per year. (0)
- Wintersday Traditions: (Annual) Snow Drifter — Complete the race event in Divinity's Reach during Wintersday in under 3 minutes. Achievement can be completed once per year. (0)
- Wintersday Daily: Dashing Through the Snow — Complete the race in Divinity's Reach during Wintersday. (0)
Crystal Oasis: Race to the Finish: Crystal Oasis — Finish the race around the Free City of Amnoon in first, second, or third place. (1)
Desert Highlands: Race to the Finish: Desert Highlands — Finish the race around Brightwater Inlet in first, second, or third place. (1)
Elon Riverlands: Race to the Finish: Elon Riverlands — Finish the race around Vulture Drifts in first, second, or third place. (1)
The Desolation: Race to the Finish: the Desolation — Finish the race around Sand Jackal Run in first, second, or third place. (1)
Domain of Vabbi: Flying Finish — Finish the race around the Kodash Bazaar in first, second, or third place. (1)
Crystal Desert: Track Record — Complete each race in Crystal Oasis, Desert Highlands, Elon Riverlands, the Desolation, and the Domain of Vabbi. (5)
Daybreak: Race to the Finish: Domain of Istan — Finish the race to Issnur Bay in first, second, or third place. (1)- Daily Living World Season 4: Daily Domain of Istan Racer — Complete a race within the Domain of Istan. (0)
A Bug in the System: Track Record — Complete both races in the Sandswept Isles. (1)- Daily Living World Season 4: Daily Sandswept Isles Racer — Complete a race within the Sandswept Isles. (0)
A Star to Guide Us: Finders Inner Keepers — Be one of the first three to reach Iberu's treasure in the Inner Keep of Jahai Fortress. (1)- Daily Living World Season 4: Daily Jahai Bluffs Inner Keep Completer — Complete the Inner Keep run in Jahai Fortress. (0)
