The XPD is Australia’s own Expedition-length adventure race. We will be joining 50 national and international teams traversing 700 km of wilderness in Far North Queensland, racing in a variety of disciplines including trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, white water kayaking and white water rafting, snorkelling and swimming.
XPD is open to mixed, all male or all female teams of four. It is an expedition in the tradition of races like the Eco-Challenge, Raid, Southern Traverse and Primal Quest. The exact course is kept secret until 24hrs before the start, but generally covers ~700km. Then with much excitement and anticipation, teams are provided a course booklet and their race maps. The course booklet contains the location of each of the race checkpoints. Once teams start, racing is 24 hours per day; teams choose when and where they will sleep. The winning team is expected to complete the course in 4-5 days. All other teams will be permitted up to 10 days to complete the expedition without mid-race cut offs.
In the spirit of a true expedition, teams will be unsupported with their equipment, pre-packed in plastic trunks, being moved to various points on the course by the race organisers.
Held approximately every 18 months, Edition 5 is scheduled for 17-28 May 2010. It will be “as much an expedition as a race”. HQ will be located in Cairns in Tropical North Queensland.
As a member of the AR World Series, XPD is a qualifying event for the Adventure Race World Championship. The AR World Series is an international circuit of premiere adventure races in 10 countries culminating every 12 months in the Adventure Racing World Championships.
MediaMesh are proud sponsors of David Ellis and team - we wish them all the best for the race! Bring it home boys!
Please visit the website at www.xpd.com.au for more information about the event.
