TEAMS are being encouraged to sign up for the annual Isle of Man Adventure Race.
Hosted by Adventurous Experiences, of Patrick Road, Peel, the challenging multi-disciplinary event takes place on September 21 and 22 – later than in previous years.
The amateur adventure race on Sunday, September 22, September, involves teams of four, each completing two of the five activities: sea swim, sea kayak, mountain bike, hill run, and rope climb.
And new for this year, an elite category has been introduced, and will take place on Saturday, September 21.
It will see teams of two complete all five activities: sea kayak, mountain bike, mystery challenge, hill run and an assault course.
Adventurous Experiences owner and lead coach Keirron Tastagh explained: ‘We introduced the elite to create a “real” adventure race, and option for increased challenge and ability, without taking away from or changing the fun amateur team event.
So far, 12 teams have entered the amateur race and eight teams have signed up for the elite one.
When asked what people got out of taking part, Keirron explained there were many factors.
‘People certainly enjoy the training as a team, and the physical challenge of the race on the day,’ he said.
‘They also enjoy the social aspects, and the routes being generally “off the road”.
‘It’s also an inexpensive action packed day, with like-minded people.’
In previous years the race has taken part in mid-June.
But Keirron said it would take place in September ‘largely due to adverse weather delaying team training’.
In addition, it has been announced that the Viking Longboat Races are taking place in mid-June, and a team from Adventurous Experiences is keen to enter having won the mixed category in 2011.
Entry costs £60 per person and includes free kayak training (for entries received by May 31), a social BBQ on the Saturday evening and a race T-shirt.
For booking details, call Adventurous Experiences on 843034 or email info@adventurousexperiences.com
For more details about the Isle of Man Adventure Race visit the Facebook page www.facebook.com/IsleOfManAdventureRace
Alternatively email Keirron at Keirron@adventurousexperiences.com
The weekend is sponsored by PWC and supported by the Steam Packet Company, Mylchreests and Green Mann Spring.
The Isle of Man Adventure Race was launched in June 2010.
And since then it has seen a steady growth in both competitors and supporters.
With the launch of the elite category this year, Keirron believes the planned staged development is confirming the potential of the race as a major Manx event.
