Sprint Series Adventure Race

29 Mar 2026

Manly Dam, NSW

Teams of 2 from beginners to elites

NOVICE course - 2-4 hours

CLASSIC course - 3-6 hours

Women Only Adventure Race

19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2025

Central Coast, NSW

Beginner-friendly event only for women

2 to 4 hours. Three start waves

10-12 km ride, 5-7 km run, 2-3 km kayak

Coastal Quest Adventure Race

01 May 2026 - 03 May 2026

Anglesea, VIC

EPIC: 3 stages – Fr (1h), Sa (8h), Su (3h)
CLASSIC Course: Saturday (6–10h)
NOVICE Course: Sunday (2–4h)

Women Only Adventure Race QLD

24 May 2026

Gold Coast QLD

Beginner-friendly event only for women 2 to 4 hours. Three start waves. 10-12 km ride, 5-7 km run, 2-3 km kayak

Sprint Series Adventure Race QLD

21 Jun 2026

Nerang Gold Coast, QLD

Teams of 2 from beginners to elites

NOVICE course - 2-4 hours

CLASSIC course - 3-6 hours

X-Marathon 24H/12H adventure race

04 Sep 2026 - 06 Sep 2026

Central Coast, NSW

Premier 24H or 12H adventure race with FULL and HALF courses that pushes participants to their limits across diverse terrains. ARWS Oceania Championship

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East Gippsland Challenge Results 2017

East Gippsland Challenge Results 2017

The severe weather forecasts split the field into two halfes - the one that turned up, and the other one that did not. A...

The Upper Murray Challenge has locked in the main sponsorship, with confirmed cash prizes

The Upper Murray Challenge has locked in the main sponsorshi...

The Upper Murray Challenge is one of the oldest Australian multisport events. The first edition took place in 2003 and s...

Thoughts about AR rules following up the Geoquest weekend

Thoughts about AR rules following up the Geoquest weekend

While AdventureJunkie team (Serge Kurov and Josh Roy) raced and won the Geoquest-Wildside-Special-Edition-Half course, o...

Unleashing Your Potential: The Benefits of Adventure Racing for Fitness and Health

Unleashing Your Potential: The Benefits of Adventure Racing ...

Maintaining physical fitness and overall health can be a formidable challenge in a world filled with increasingly sedent...

Åre Extreme Challenge experience

Åre Extreme Challenge experience

We were standing on a shore line as long as we could trying to avoid going into the freezing waters of  Åresjö...

How to Become an Adventure Racer: Beginner’s Guide for Austr...

How to Become an Adventure Racer: Beginner’s Guide for Australia Learn how to start adventure racing in Australia. Disc...

Lake Macquarie Set to Host X-Marathon Adventure Race: ARWS Oceania Championship

Lake Macquarie Set to Host X-Marathon Adventure Race: ARWS O...

Lake Macquarie, a jewel of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, is gearing up to host the prestigious X-Marathon Advent...

Tom Chadbourne

Tom Chadbourne

Tom Chadbourne is one of the most mysterious figures in the contemporary adventure racing circles. Most winning teams co...

Maria claimed King Valley Challenge title

Maria claimed King Valley Challenge title

King Valley Challenge has been on my bucket list since its inception back in 2010. The first attempt I made was in 2013....

Wendy McAlpine looking for more challenges beyond triathlon

Wendy McAlpine looking for more challenges beyond triathlon

After winning Grampians Challenge Wendy McAlpine confirmed her participation in East Gippsland Challenge Wend...

East Gippsland Challenge 2019 Results

East Gippsland Challenge 2019 Results

The 2019 edition was the most competitive in the history of the event, especially in the women's field. The Solo categor...

Events recovery tips

Events recovery tips

Recovery is an interesting topic that attracts a lot of attention, usually focussed narrowly on either the nutrition or ...

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