adidas TERREX - with Open Adventure

This 4 day NON STOP expedition race will be the first of its kind for over 3 years in the UK.  It will take a linear route through Cumbria taking in the finest challenges that this mountainous environment can offer.

The teams will be racing over the popular bank holiday weekend at the end August - The race will start with a short prologue on the Thursday evening which will be available to all, so even your friends and family can have a go.  Warmed up from the prologue, the following morning the real Adventure begins.

With a distance of 400km for the full event it will be a big challenge to all the top teams, but one that should be achievable for ALL with shortcuts available (approx 200km) for the novice or slower teams we hope everyone will enjoy the drama and excitement to be found in the Lake District.

Good navigation is essential for the race, and you will be provided with detailed maps to follow. The race will include fell running, mountain biking, kayaking, orienteering and a few surprises taking you to those hidden gems. Attitude is everything, so be prepared for the unexpected

Race Facts - 400km of PURE Adventure

Date     August 27th - 30th August 2010

Who   4 person teams mixed

Where   Cumbria, The Lake District, the North West of England

Registration fee   £1350 per team - Prologue FREE and available to teams not competing in main event

Race time   3-4 days

Total race distance   400 km (short course approx 200km)Prizes   Various Prizes from Adidas / TERREX and other associated sponsors and friends.

Weather   It is the Summer Holidays, so should be sunny but check out this link for the latest. http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/weatherline/home/index.php

or call: 0844 846 2444

Meeting Point   Keswick, Cumbria - The exact time and place to be announced.

Getting to the meeting point   Check out this website for the information on how to get to Keswick.