4-5 NOVEMBER 2017 , AUGUSTA , WA BY ADELE WORMER
RACE PREVIEW
THE ACT-BELONG-COMMIT AUGUSTA ADVENTURE FEST
4-5 NOVEMBER 2017 , AUGUSTA , WA BY ADELE WORMER
Augusta is a real-life adventure paradise . It ’ s as far southwest as you can go ; a quiet coastal town home to wild landscapes and an abundance of fresh air . It ’ s half an hour south from Margaret River , and 310km south of Perth . Wild rocky coastline , undulating hinterland covered in dense wilderness , sheltered bays and secluded beaches makes it perfect for off-road adventures .
This November you can be part of the ultimate race atmosphere at the Act-Belong-Commit Augusta Adventure Fest as you paddle , swim , run and ride through the wild landscapes of Augusta , WA .
The weekend boasts three races - the Augusta Adventure Race ( long course race ), the Augusta MINI Adventure Race ( a shorter version ) featuring four disciplines , and an obstacle and adventure run for kids called the Augusta Junior Survivor .
THE COURSES
THE ACT-BELONG-COMMIT AUGUSTA ADVENTURE RACE ( LONG COURSE , PREMIER RACE ) This is the big one , the real deal , the ultimate adventure racing experience .
It ’ s also the biggest adventure race in the world and a real bucket list event for any athlete , whether you ’ re new to off-road or not .
The premier race of the weekend begins with one of the largest mass start paddle races in the world ! Over 500 paddlers line up on the water and there ’ s over 5,000 spectators cheering them on .
You ’ ll paddle a loop of Hardy Inlet then out the ‘ new ’ river cut to hug the coastline heading south and back , totalling 13.5km . The run leg will see you navigate a mixture of rock-hopping , beach running and scenic coastal cruising over 12.5km . The new 2.2km swim course starts in the ocean , out and back through the breakers , using the incoming tide to carry you into the river cutting Hardy Inlet and the transition area . Then get ready for a fast a furious 28.5km trail ride on the mountain bike through hinterland , fun 4WD tracks , cranking descents , and a few tough climbs . You ’ ll finish the race with a 400-metre dash to the finish line on foot .
If you ’ re looking for a serious challenge , tackle the whole thing by yourself , or join up with 2-4 mates and do one leg each in a relay team for something more manageable .
THE ACT-BELONG-COMMIT AUGUSTA MINI ADVENTURE RACE Want an adventure without the ( extreme ) effort of the full distance Augusta Adventure Race ? Maybe you ’ re not as fit as you ’ d like to be or you ’ re new to adventure racing … then the Augusta Mini is for you !
Toned down distances , but full blown adventures – with a new mass paddle start , a new ocean swim that goes through the river ' cut ' with the tidal flow , a new run course combining the hinterland and coast for plenty of variety , a fast and flat MTB course with a mixture of double track and dirt roads , and a team run to finish .
• 6km Spirit Paddle Sports Inlet paddle , 6km Trail Run ( new ), 1.1km Ocean and Inlet Swim ( new ), 15km Mountain Bike , 400m Team Run . Go solo or do it in a relay team .
TEMPTED TO TRAVEL WEST FOR ADVENTURE ? Plenty of interstate and international competitors head to Augusta for the race , with many options available locally for surf ski hire , transport and accommodation .
TRAVEL PACKAGES Tri Travel takes the hassle out of arranging your trip so you can focus on your training and racing !
Tri Travel is offering special packages for the Augusta Adventure Fest including flights , transfers , bike transfers , paddle / boat hire and accommodation . All entrants that book through Tri Travel will receive a FREE event hoody ! Contact Rod at Tri Travel for more information on 1 800 225 022 or res @ tritravel . com . au
For more information and to register visit AugustaAdventureFest . com . au
• 13.5km Spirit Paddle Sports Inlet and Ocean paddle , 12.5km coastal running , 2.2km of inlet / ocean swimming and 28.5km on the mountain bike . It ’ s the most rewarding of all the races , and it ’ s also the wildest !
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