Entries are now open for the new look Augusta Adventure Fest, the world’s biggest adventure race weekend, which will feature a completely new format this year.
The new fuel-injected format will see four consecutive standalone races in ocean swimming, paddling, trail running and mountain biking on Saturday that anyone can pick and choose from.
Sunday will feature the traditional non-stop 28.8 kilometre Augusta Adventure Race with new distances and a new leg order for individuals and relay teams.
Sunday will also see the return of the Act-Belong-Commit Junior Survivor obstacle and adventure run for children.
The new format for the event’s 13th year means more participants can be part of the action, from runners who just want to do a trail run or swimmers just wanting to do a swim.
Each of the courses have been designed to take in the best of the spectacular natural landscapes – the 15km trail running race will start on the huge granite domes below Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.
The 15km ocean paddle race will go around an off-shore island, the 35km mountain bike will follow a fast and furious course through hinterland and a protected 2km ocean swim will start at picturesque Flinders Bay.
Early feedback on the new-look event has been very encouraging and well-received with adventure racers looking forward to the new challenges.
The return of the ‘standard’ adventure race has also been met with great applause with the new 1km swim, 6.6km coastal run, 15km mountain bike and 6km inlet paddle course still providing a great challenge for any multisport athlete.
Augusta Adventure Fest is organised by Rapid Ascent, a Victorian events management company that also conducts X-Adventure Dunsborough and the Margaret River Ultra Marathon, amongst many other off-road races around Australia.
Rapid Ascent general manager Sam Maffett from said he was excited to be bringing the 13th edition of the race to Augusta.
“We love getting outdoors and racing off-road, and now with the new standalone races even more people will get to race through the magical wilderness down south,” he said.
“It’s the same Augusta Adventure Fest that people know and love but with even more thrills and off-road action to be had.”
Over 3,000 competitors, and 10,000 spectators are expected to make the journey to Augusta for Augusta Adventure Fest in November.
Entries are now open for the event which takes place in November. For more details or to sign up visit AugustaAdventureFest.com.au
