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Calling all Adventure racers!
With over 3,000 entrants taking part in the 2011 series, the 2012 series is sure to be every bit as exhilirating.
The 2012 Kathmandu Adventure Series comprises ten events, across New Zealand and Australia and competitors can take part in all or one of the races.
Dates for the 2012 Kathmandu Adventure Series are: - 4th & 5th February – Central Coast, NSW - 18th February - Auckland, NZ - 17th March – Sunshine Coast, QLD - 31st March – Marlborough Sounds, NZ - 26th & 27th May – Sydney, NSW - 14th July – Perth, WA (Urban Race) - 4th & 5th August – Blue Mountains, NSW - 15th & 16th September – North Coast, NSW (12/24hr Race) - 6th October – Christchurch, NZ - 10th November – Melbourne, VIC For further details and online entry visit:
Australia: www.kathmanduadventure.com.au New Zealand: www.kathmanduadventure.co.nz |
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Designed for teams of two, the course consists of 15 - 25kms of mountain biking, 5 -10kms of rugged trail running/trekking and 2 - 4kms of kayaking with the multiple legs in each discipline promising an exciting race! The event requires basic navigation skills with all checkpoints reachable via tracks and paths – or for the adventure hungry, it may be faster to go cross-country! Teams can consist of male, female or mixed participants To keep all participants on their toes, a natural obstacle in a mystery discipline may be thrown in to spice up the contest. Adding to the true test of the race, the course is kept secret until the day of the race. Competitors will be given race maps and instructions on the day and race instructions will outline checkpoint details and what equipment can be used. Entry into this thrilling race includes race maps for the team, a delicious end of race meal, a share in over $4,000 worth of prizes from Kathmandu for each race and importantly, a professionally organised, safe and enjoyable adventure race. For further details and online entry visit: New Race in 2012! With the Kathmandu Adventure Series continued success in Australia, Kathmandu is very excited to announce a continued expansion of the Series into New Zealand, with one additional race in 2012 in the Marlborough Sounds to bring the total races in New Zealand to three. The new race in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds is a special race run in conjunction with Outward Bound New Zealand to celebrate their 50th anniversary. As a proud sponsor we are delighted to celebrate this amazing milestone with Outward Bound New Zealand. For further details and online entry visit: What is the Kathmandu Urban Race? For those city slickers out there who prefer the footpath to the trails and skyscrapers to the bush, the Kathmandu Urban is for you. Based on the popular TV series "The Amazing Race", teams of two travelling by foot and public transport have to use their maps and clue sheets to locate and complete a variety of tasks and challenges. And for some added motivation keep in mind the prize pool of various Kathmandu Gift Vouchers totalling $6,500. For further details and online entry visit: What is the Kathmandu 12 Hour and Kathmandu 24 Hour Races? The Kathmandu 24 Hour and Kathmandu 12 Hour are non-stop highly charged sprint events for the fittest amateur and pro athletes. They will push two person teams to confront all weather conditions, crossing bushland, steep terrain, rivers, mountains, cliffs and even caves. Competitors will utilise their map reading and navigation skills to orienteer a secret course, which covers a scope of racing disciplines: trail running, trekking, mountain biking, and kayaking. The 24 hour race will cover approximately 100km across land and water, with the 12 hour event designed as a shortened version of the same course. The Kathmandu Adventure Series is as much about brains as it is about pace. Strategy and tactics play a big part with challengers needing to orienteer their way through the course choosing the fastest and most efficient route. The course is kept secret until the day of the race. At the race briefing, competitors will be issued with maps and race instructions. For further details and online entry visit: |
