Conquering Lysterfield: A Thrilling Wrap-Up of the Sprint Series Adventure Race

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What a day! We just want to give a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Sprint Series Adventure Race at Lysterfield. Whether this was your first race or your fiftieth, you helped make this event truly special. 

A big congratulations to the overall Classic course winners, team Slicky & Hicky—Jack Slykhuis and Thomas Hicks—who conquered the entire course, including all optional checkpoints, in just under 3 hours!  Special shoutout to the 3rd overall and Mixed category winners, team McCrackles—Lisa Brydon & Blair Brydon—and the Female category winners, team BernT in a Race—Bernadette Dornom and Tina Lang—who finished 5th overall! 

In the Novice category, huge props to the overall Mixed team winners tRAilblazers—Andrea Kneen and Romain Hohn. The Male category winners, Hallam AF—Andrew Rundle and Francesco Bovolenta—took second place overall, finishing just 2 minutes behind the leaders! And congrats to the Female category winners, team Adventure Pandas—Kate Gavens and Emma Lothian! 

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A big round of applause to the overall Family division winners in the Novice course, Eagle Eyes—Rachel Rademaker and Hunter Rademaker!  And a special shoutout to the Adventure Pirates team, who also represented the Family category with one of their participants under 12 years old! Incredible effort! 

The course was nothing short of epic, taking teams through the stunning Lysterfield landscape, from the calm waters of the lake to the rugged Churchill hills. And let’s not forget the rain on Saturday night, which added just the right touch of extra adventure! 

We also had a record number of family teams stepping up this year, so much so that we had to open up the Classic course for them—a category usually reserved for Novices! It was truly inspiring to watch the next generation of adventure racers give it their all, showing off teamwork, determination, and a whole lot of heart. 

To every one of you—thank you for your energy, enthusiasm, and resilience. Whether you braved the rain, nailed every checkpoint, or found yourself on an “alternative” route, you made this event unforgettable. Here’s to the next adventure! 

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The Sprint Series Adventure Race is all about making the excitement and challenge of adventure racing accessible to everyone—from first-timers to seasoned pros. These races are designed to be fun and achievable while still offering enough of a challenge to push participants outside their comfort zones. Teams navigate through a mix of disciplines like trail running, mountain biking, and kayaking, with some light navigation along the way. The courses are set in beautiful outdoor locations, showcasing the natural environment while encouraging teamwork, problem-solving, and a sense of adventure. Whether you're racing for fun or aiming for the podium, the Sprint Series is the perfect introduction to the thrilling world of adventure racing!

For those eager for the next adventure, the next Victorian Sprint Series is scheduled for Anglesea 4 May; registration is open>>

For other epic adventures, check out Adrenalin Quest on 21-23 February>> and X-Marathon on 30-31 August>> 

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