New four-day adidas multi-sport TERREX event takes in best of the Lakes.
Sports giant
adidas
is throwing its weight behind an exciting new four-day, non-stop
expedition race across Cumbria in August, 2010.
The adidas TERREX
Adventure Race will include running, mountain biking,
paddling and more, will take in some of the Lake District's most
spectacular scenery.
Race planners are piecing together a 250-mile route which, says adidas,
will take in every corner of the area: 'Teams can expect to traverse
the fells by foot, swoop down the area’s best single track on a
mountain bike and to paddle across the vast lakes – not to mention a
few hidden surprises to keep the team on their toes."
All Levels
It's not just for experts though, the event is open to competitors at
all levels of experience, with a challenging full course for elite and
international race teams and a shorter course designed for novices,
which will be around half the distance of the full route.
Robin Money, Head of Sports Marketing, adidas UK said "adidas is the
Athletic brand in the Outdoors, and we are proud that the adidas TERREX
Adventure Race will take place this August. Our
TERREX range of clothing, footwear and accessories is designed for
exactly the type of challenge that this gruelling for-day race will throw
at competitor. adidas wishes everyone good luck"
It will all kick off on Thursday 26 August from Keswick with a sort
prologue which is open to everyone and free to enter - why not
have a go - with the race proper starting on the morning of
Friday 26 August and continuing for the next four days.
Entry Details
The event is open to mixed teams of four people with an entry fee of
£1350 per team - prologue is free to all - good navigation
skills will be essential and the race will include fell running,
mountain biking, kayaking, orienteering 'and a few surprises'.
If you're not sure you're up to it or are looking for some serious
training, the organisers suggest having a crack at one or more of the
Open Adventure Series of races -
www.openadventure.com.
It looks like it should be a spectacular event in amazing scenery. More
information and entry at
www.adidas-ar.com.
