The first Sprint Series Adventure Race of the 2024 season kicked off on a beautiful Sunday morning set against the stunning backdrop of Tomakin Batemans Bay in the Eurobodalla region of the NSW South Coast. With pleasant temperatures in the low 20s, blue skies, and sunshine, the stage was set for an unforgettable adventure.
The adventure of a lifetime, the beauty of coastal landscapes, and the spirit of diversity come together as the X-Marathon Adventure Race finds its new home in the heart of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales. Under the stewardship of passionate race directors Serge and Maria, this year's event promises an unparalleled experience for adventure enthusiasts of all levels.
Are you ready to embark on an adrenaline-pumping journey that combines the thrill of competition with the breathtaking landscapes of Australia? Look no further than the Sprint Series Adventure Races, a series of three exhilarating events that promise an unforgettable experience for seasoned adventure racers and enthusiastic newcomers alike.
An epic adventure unfolded at the Sprint Series Adventure Race in Fingal Bay, Port Stephens, exhilarating participants, and spectators. This thrilling edition of the race took teams on a captivating journey through the scenic wonders of Tomaree National Park, Fingal Beach, and Shoal Bay.
Maintaining physical fitness and overall health can be a formidable challenge in a world filled with increasingly sedentary lifestyles and demanding schedules. Many of us need help finding the motivation and excitement necessary to stay active. However, there is a solution combining physical activity, adrenaline-pumping adventure, and a lot of fun – adventure racing. This article will explore the benefits of entering an adventure race as a powerful motivator to stay physically active, maintain fitness, and improve overall health.
The first two finished within 1 minute of each other at the end of a 200 km course in this weekend’s adventure race, Alpine Quest.
Over 11-13 November, teams of four packrafted, trekked and mountain biked their way through Australia’s toughest 48 hour course, set in the mountainous Omeo region of East Gippsland.
The first NSW Sprint Series Adventure Race was held in Fingal Bay on the 21st of August The beginner-friendly adventure race which was started by Adventure Junkie team in 2012 has grown continuously and this year it did another big move – established this event in a brand new location in the North coast of NSW.
“I think one of the reasons the event received so much support is that it is a new location, this year it’s a new challenge in different environments”.
"Now that I’ve browsed the AFR (a breakfast routine hangover from COVID) it’s time to write about perfection. I’ve been avoiding this for two weeks as the storyline hasn’t evolved in my head beyond one word ‘flow’. The story unfolds in Paynesville, Gippsland during X-Marathon Nargun and the Lakes Edition 2021."- Eibhlin Fletcher, team BUFFalos, second place finisher.
Eibhlin is a leadership and team coach, and founder of Get A Grip of the Grind. She’s an avid adventure racer and endurance athlete that uses her experiences to enhance the performance of leaders and teams. You can find out more about Eibhlin and Get A Grip of the Grind (the annual festival is coming up in February 2022 in Bright, NE Victoria) here>>
After restrictions finally lifted, teams were at last able to get a much needed challenge that took them on a voyage through the wilderness of East Gippsland. With all regions subject to various stages of lockdown and restrictions due to the pandemic, not all teams were able to participate, but the race was still a welcome relief for everyone that was able to, and eager for a challenge.
X-Marathon is an expedition adventure race that will change your life!
Each team is comprised of four competitors which will be racing against the clock through the East Gippsland’s most remote backcountry terrain exploring the Victorian largest free flowing river, the biggest inland lakes system, untouched rainforests and mystical legends.
With this week’s announcement from the Victorian and NSW Governments giving the events green light to proceed, we can't wait to welcome you back to the adventures as we come out of lockdown.
We encourage anyone with a craving for fresh air, great company, racing excitement to join us again and experience the friendly social atmosphere, scenic terrain and magical wilderness together!
Registrations are well under way for X-Marathon 2021, Nargun and the Lakes edition. Two epic courses (Full and Half) have been designed to accommodate all levels of adventurers. Both courses have 36 hours cut-off times with the Full course the more technical, being more physically and navigationally demanding. The winners are expected to finish within 24 hours
Teams will navigate through challenging terrain between checkpoints using only maps supplied by race organisers and compass. You won’t be totally on your own as spectators will be able to follow each team on-line via a live tracking system that will showcase all teams’ progress during the event.
Have you contemplated the challenge of doing an off-road Multisport race, but the thought of giving up all your free time for training holds you back? Or perhaps, you’re an experienced triathlete, having completed many different triathlon races but lack off-road skills?
We have designed a simple training plan for people who don’t have much spare time, but want to complete the Baw Baw Extreme course without illness or injury. It’s not suited to beginner endurance athletes, but more for beginner Multisport athletes.
Once again we’re back, with introduction of disciplines you will endeavour during X-Marathon 2019.
We’re excited to announce the course has been fully checked, double-checked and all the details are almost finalised and ready to be presented. So expect all updates to be sent out during September, with the registration deadline being the 1stof October.
The second discipline to be introduced is packrafting - this is only included in the Full course. The Half course teams will miss out on this one.
Adventure Cup races – Victorian Calendar 2019/2020. As in the innaguaral 2018-2019 season, there are three events included. The final brand new event, Baw Baw Extreme, will offer double points, and is considered the Championship event. Ready to choose your challenge?
I just went to Avon Descent Downriver Kayaking Race in Perth. It was a fantastic experience and when I close my eyes, I can’t stop seeing those rapids for the second day in a row. The distance is 124km over two days, 52km and 72km respectively.
I was going to give it a go 3 years ago, and then again 2 years ago. I almost went last year, but again, didn’t make it. This year I submitted my entry straight away. Next thing, I found a suitable-looking Spirit Fury in Perth, purchased it, and my good friend Tom Chadsbourne went and picked it up for me and stored at his place.
You know it’s been a good weekend when, late on Sunday afternoon you find yourself and one of your best mates staring at the payment collection station on Barcelona Highway, trying to push your credit card into the cash slot and wondering why the damn thing doesn’t fit..
Exactly two years ago, standing on the third step of the podium at the World Rogaining Championships in Latvia, we did not set any long-standing plans. We were just excited to make it there with very little training under our belts. This is when it all started really. A couple of months after our bronze finish, looking back at all results and analyzing our shape and preparation, it became obvious that there is some unfinished business there.
X-Marathon Expedition Adventure race is a pinnacle of Australian adventure racing. To assist you with your training for this epic eventwe are starting to disclose a little bit more about the race course. This year, both Full course - 60 hours and Half course - 40 hours, will include a SwimRun section. Replacing an ocean swim section, the SwimRun leg will include inlet swimmings along with some trekking and coasteering in-between.
Adventure racing looks exciting and, as its name suggests, it is more of an adventure rather, than a race. It is truly relevant to the sprint events as well as expedition race.
"The very first race I registered for was about 50 km long. Based on the normal perception of 42.2 km being a standard marathon, to say I was slightly nervous would have been an understatement. 12-hour events came up quickly and less than a year later I was into the real expedition stuff." - Maria, event director.