Captained by Robyn Benincasa and consisting of top Kiwi athletes Neil Jones, Jeff Mitchell and Ian Edmond, our adventure racing team had an impressive 2006 with top three finishes at Primal Quest and Eco Motion Brazil. The podium finishes are great, but we are even more proud of their reputation for having the most fun while racing. After all, it’s more about the journey than the finish line. “The beauty of Adventure Racing is that at the end of the race, you know you’ve accomplished so much more than merely conquering a difficult course and testing your personal limits—you've actually proven yourself in life's most important adventure: being a great human being. Adventure Racing allows us to bring out the hero, the warrior, the healer, the leader, the genius, and the compassionate friend in each of us … ” says Robyn. Check out the team site for team bios, news, tips and more.
www.teammerrellwigwam.com
Sprint, 12-hour and 24-hour races. Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall. This series of adventure races has it all for beginners to experienced racers. www.bigblueadventure.com
www.bigblueadventure.com
Two buddies + one mountain bike + one mondo mud pit = the best time of your life. This dirty and quirky trail running and mountain biking adventure race is sure to be fun and challenging for everyone. Proceeds benefit the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Check out the website for a race near you.
www.muddybuddy.com
The Oyster Racing Series is billed as the “Ultimate Urban Adventure Race” for its uncanny ability to combine pure athleticism with thought-provoking strategy. Cure triathlon monotony and the swim-bike-run routine; come have fun with our run-bike-paddle-skate-trek-climb-and other stuff that makes this event so darn fun “routine”. Events take place in Denver, San Francisco, Austin and Seattle. Proceeds benefit a local non-profit organization.
www.oysterracingseries.com