The annual 56km Augusta Adventure Race (Western Australia) sees over 1,900 competitors tackling a 12.5km coastal run, 1.9km ocean swim, 13km ocean paddle, 26km mountain bike and 2.5km beach run to the finish. It is in this event that adventure racers from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa battle it out for the Tri Nations Trophy.
The Act-Belong-Commit Augusta Adventure Fest typically attracts nearly 4,000 competitors across three events over the festival weekend and within one week of entries opening the races are already nearly 70% full.
This year will be the 10th year of this iconic event and competitors will come from across Australia and overseas to experience the awesome event atmosphere, to race the challenging course and to try to stake a claim in the massive $20,000 cash prize pool.
“The event is expected to sell out again this year and the inclusion of the Australasian Multisport Championships will provide some extra excitement and even more incentive for interstate and international competitors,” said Sam Maffett, Director from Rapid Ascent, the event managers.
The event takes place amidst the wild landscapes of Augusta, South West, Western Australia, and consists of four off-road disciplines: trail running, ocean swimming, ocean paddling and mountain biking.
The premier event of the weekend is the Act-Belong-Commit Augusta Adventure Race on Sunday – a 56km multidiscipline off-road race with over 1,900 competitors tackling a 12.5km coastal run, 1.9km ocean swim, 13km ocean paddle, 26km mountain bike and 2.5km beach run to the finish.
The Augusta Adventure Race also incorporates the Tri Nations Trophy, a three-way battle between the best adventure racers from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.Each nation has three designated competitors, all of whom compete as individuals, and the nation with the lowest cumulative team time is the winner. Last year the Australian team secured the trophy and will no doubt be fighting hard to retain it.
As well as the full course Adventure Race, the festival includes a half-distance Augusta Mini Adventure Race and the Augusta Junior Survivor for kids, which are both held on Saturday.
EVENT DETAILS:
When: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2015
Where: Augusta, South West, Western Australia
What: Three race formats:
- Act-Belong-Commit Augusta Adventure Race – the premier event covering 56km and incorporating the 2015 Australasian Multisport Championshipsand the Tri Nations Trophy
- Act-Belong-Commit Augusta Mini Adventure Race – half distance event
- Act-Belong-Commit Augusta Junior Survivor – 4km running and obstacle course for kids
Find out more at www.AugustaAdventureFest.com.au