| 0466968184 | |
| info@adventurejunkie.com.au | |
| Eildon, Victoria, Australia | |
| http://xmarathon.com.au/ | |
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This is the toughest Adventure Junkie’s events, and involves a non-stop navigation-based adventure race with plenty of mental and physical challenges for ultimate adventure racers.
What: Comprising kayaking, mountain biking, trekking and adventure tasks, this race has something for everyone. In 2014, X-Marathon again will be held in the Victorian High Country - expect to visit the best bits the areas have to offer with steep climbs & breathtaking descents.
X-Marathon has been designed to provide options for experienced and novice athletes, with three course options:
Pro Course: 24-hour time limit. This is a serious challenge for experienced athletes, with a winning time of 15 hours expected
Adventure Course: 12-hour time limit with a winning time of 7 hours.
Lite Course: 4-hour time limit with a winning time of 2 hours
This is an event for teams of two (three categories: male, female, mixed). Both members of the team have to stay together throughout the course (this is not relay).
$1050 prize money for the Pro Course up for grabs*.
*($200 first place in category, $100 second, plus $150 overall winners bonus. Category prizes paid only if there are three or more teams in category)
What's Provided:
Electronic timing,
Basic catering at the finish,
Equipment for adventure task,
Kayaks, PFDs, paddles (Lite and Adventure courses only). Lite and Adventure course can use their own kayaks. For Pro course kayaks are not provided by default. Advanced kayaks could be rented at Peakadventure.com.au
Excellent maps, new location, demanding course and heaps of fun!
Teams:
There are three categories: Male teams, Female teams and Mixed teams of two.