The best adventure races in Australia

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 21^st 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”.

Our team name is Alpine Quest.. We used to be fit and strong, but time flies way too quickly

Years  of complete give up on training do not help in racing. My name is Serge aka ‘Wobbly Fat’, and my mischief partner is Josh, the “Broken Rib”.

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.