Adventure Race Australia - QLD

Event Date: May 20

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finished onSun 20 May, 2012

LocationNoosa Hinterland, QLD Australia

DateSun. 20 May, 2012

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''RACE HQ: Noosa Hinterland, Qld

2 hrs North of Brisbane''

Adventure Race Australia is an all new concept in adventure racing with courses, team sizes and adventures to suit every adventurer from complete novices to hardcore racers. With two innovative courses on offer including the RAW course for new comers and a HARDCORE course for experienced racers and the option to compete as an individual, team of 2, or team of 3, ARA is the platform to make adventure racing the sport of choice for ALL Australians!

Courses include mountain biking, trail running, trekking and a choice of adventure legs which can include anything from kayaking, swimming, canoeing, rock climbing, canyoning, tubing, white water rafting, coasteering, abseiling or archery!

ARA offers a whole new experience in adventure racing with innovative courses and concepts, electronic timing, custom made maps, one of the best event prize pools in the country and courses in spectacular new locations with some of the best scenery that Australia has to offer.

THE COURSE

There are two courses on offer at Mountain Designs ARA Series Events - HARDCORE or RAW

1. HARDCORE COURSE

This course is for adventurers who are more experienced and want a bit more adventure on the day. The Hardcore Course is longer and the navigation and terrain is more challenging than the Raw Course.
The Hardcore Course includes:
  • Up to 35km of Mountain Biking
  • Up to 15km Trail Running / Trekking
  • Adventure Legs which could be anything from Kayaking, Canoeing, Tubing, Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Canyoning, Archery and much more.
  • Intermediate Navigation

2.RAW COURSE

This course is for our virgin adventurers, our 'Let's Have Fun' participants and those who are after a slightly less challenging event. The course is shorter and the navigation and terrain are less challenging.
The Raw Course includes:
  • Up to 15km of Mountain Biking
  • Up to 8km Trail Running / Trekking
  • Adventure Legs which could be anything from Kayaking, Canoeing, Tubing, Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Canyoning, Archery and much more.
  • Basic Navigation

HOW MANY IN A TEAM?

MD ARA Series events are for Individuals (Raw course only) Teams of 2 or Teams of 3. All teams will compete against each other. It is up to each team to make the strategic decision as to how many members they choose to have in their team. Prizes will be awarded to all winning team members regardless if they are a team of 2 or 3.

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