WNiF Magazine - Autumn 2013 Edition | Page 70

WHAT’S NEW IN EVENTS WHAT’S NEW IN EVENTS THE COLOR RUN CITY RAID TM SPARTAN RACE ™ THE STAMPEDE One Night In Brisvegas Have you seen the amazing race on TV? Wanted to give it a go? Why not join 300+ others in a race around the Brisbane CBD on a balmy summer evening in the event known as “One Night in Brisvegas”. Teams of two are given maps and a huge list of challenges just before the race starts. They then need to get themselves around the city by foot, train and ferry and obtain points by successfully completing as many challenges as they can. The Color Run™ event – also called ‘the happiest 5km on the planet’! – is a unique experience that is less about speed and more about enjoying a colour-filled day with your friends and family. It is about participants of all different speeds, ages, shapes, and sizes toeing the start line. reach the designated colou r zones, they are blitzed by event volunteers, sponsors and staff with (100% natural and safe) colour. Check out the website for details of the 2013 Color Run in your capital city. 1300 882 058 www.thecolorrun.com/australia Spartan Race™, the global leader in Obstacle Racing since 2005, was designed by seven insane ultra athletes and a Royal Marine. If you have tried trail races, mud runs, tough mudder runs, or a warrior dash, it’s time to step up to a brutal Spartan Race obstacle course. You can tackle a Spartan Sprint, a Super Spartan, maybe even attempt a brutal Spartan Beast, but only a few of you will have the heart to graduate up to our Death Race; the world championship of obstacle racing, and an endurance race like NO other. Are you unbreakable? Previously challenges have included riding the ferris wheel, shopping for obscure items, launching off a 7m diving platform and making the perfect espresso. Teams choose which challenges to tackle and in what order, making it a fun event for all levels and abilities. Why Spartan? Because the Spartans were tough as nails. Why race our obstacle course races? Because we all thrive under pressure, survival of the fittest. Our goal is simple... to get you off your couch, throw you in the mud & trails, and feed you one tough endurance event that will be the adrenalin rush of your life. An obstacle course race is designed to test your resilience, strength, stamina, quick decision making skills, and ability to laugh in the face of adversity. We want to own obstacle racing and our unique obstacle course trail races will demand every ounce of your strength, ingenuity, and animal instinct. You will understand at the finish line... but don’t wait to sign up as our races do sell out! Nike She Runs The Night We’re here to start a revolution, and create a running community, by women, for women. Glass ceilings mean nothing to us. We’re about challenging you, making YOU better. 0435 577 590 www.dareyouadventure.com.au/ cityraid Inch your way through thick mud, climb cargo nets, speed down our mega slip & slide and dash through live wires charged with 10,000 volts before washing it all down with a beer. The Stampede is Australia’s leading obstacle event series and it’s charging into Perth in May 2013, Brisbane in September 2013, Melbourne in October 2013 and Sydney in November 2013. Join The Stampede and run wild. 02 4375 1222 www.thestampede.com.au campaign to bring the women of Australia together to share their passion for running and sport. 1300 656 453 www.facebook.com/nikesheruns RUN FOR YOUR LIVES The Original Zombie Run On 3 May 2012, Nike Australia made history, hosting the country’s first ever female night race. More than 3,200 women descended on the iconic and picturesque grounds of Centennial Park in Sydney for the 13km race. This event has become surprisingly popular, both among people vying to participate as well as those wanting to volunteer to play the zombies! Run For Your Lives is the original zombie-infested 5K obstacle run. Speed alone won’t save you in this race. Runners will have to use all of their cunning and wits to The inaugural event formed part of the Nike Women’s Race Series taking place in 15 cities around the world, involving more than 50,000 women. Back again in May 2013, registrations are open but, with a 75,000 strong facebook community, spots could go quick! The event is a highlight of the ongoing Nike She Runs 70 Run wild through an epic 5km or 10km obstacle course that will push you to the limit. It’s challenging, rewarding and bloody good fun for all fitness levels and brings together mates, family, colleagues, training buddies and your gym members to let loose and run wild for one crazy day. 02 9267 4237 www.spartanrace.com.au Participants are required to wear a white shirt at the starting line and then every kilometre of the event is associated with a colour: yellow, orange, pink, or blue. As participants SHE RUNS THE NIGHT More Than Just A Race WHAT’S NEW IN FITNESS WHAT’S NEW IN FITNESS The Happiest 5km On The Planet Test Your Strength, Balance and Endurance WHAT’S NEW IN FITNESS - AUTUMN 2013 WHAT’S NEW IN FITNESS - AUTUMN 2013 navigate the series of challenging obstacles and escape the horde of the undead waiting to claim you as one of their own. In this one-of-akind festival (complete with food, live bands, a DJ and, of course, beer) runners get to celebrate their survival or imminent zombie transformation. www.runforyourlives.com 71