Adventure Races for 2009

Rat Race

From its roots in the ancient city of Edinburgh, the Rat Race in 2009 is now a televised global adventure brand with events in 7 UK cities, 2 Irish cities, a new Australian Series, a new event for New Zealand on the way and an exciting online adventure gear store going live later this month. With new events planned for Cape Town in Spring 2010 and European and US cities standing by for the Rodents' invasion, it's time to stand up and be counted in the Rat Race – the World’s most incredible urban adventure. Run, bike, kayak, climb, navigate and abseil your way all over town with your team of 2 or 3 on a secret course that is only revealed moments before you begin. With a new look and feel on the website, introduction of the “Urban Legend” blog and monthly newsletters, competitions and offers galore, get on down to www.ratraceadventure.com and see what 2009 has in store for adventure in the City, Rat Race style.
 

The Mighty Deerstalker
Kicking off the Detail season in style on 21st March, The Mighty Deerstalker is quite possibly one of the most outlandish running events in the calendar. Established in 2007 and now a cult classic, 1500 runners will assemble at the Oldest stately home in Scotland for this devilish challenge. With distances at 5km (ish) and 10km (and a bit), there’s room for varying levels of fitness; but with a climb directly up the front of a rather intimidating Scottish Borders mini-mountain, freezing winter river crossings and peppered with obstacles along its route, the ‘Stalker is no ordinary 5 or 10km. Especially given that a large proportion of the field are sporting Tweed apparel. So get along to www.themightydeerstalker.com and enter a world of tough running, oblivion partying, hilarious fancy dress and incredible derring-do in equal measure.
 

Gael Force West
65km of epic multi-sport adventure on the wild west coast of Ireland. Entering its fourth year, Gael Force West will see the largest field of multi-sport competitors ever assembled descend on the fantastic small Irish town of Westport for its annual outing across some of the most dramatic scenery in the land. So popular has Gael Force become, entries have doubled and sold out every year. So if you’re looking for fresh air, rugged West coast terrain and 1500 companions with which to enjoy it, then get your entry in early! www.gaelforcewest.ie
 

New Projects
Here at Detail, we are always working on new projects. If we get kicks out of it, then so will you. Watch this space for ‘something wicked this way comes’ in 2009.

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Detail Events 2009: Bring Adventure to Life.
 

Mens Health: Survival of the fittest

A joint venture from Men’s Health magazine and the Rat Race, the inaugural MH Survival event landed with a bang in Nottingham last October. 1000 solo challengers lined up to conquer a 10km urban assault course with an obstacle thrown in every km, featuring wrecked cars, the British Army, Nottingham Forest football stadium, some very wet bits, some slighty scary bits and a monumentally high wall to scale as the sting in the tail, just before the finish line. Spreading its wings to 3 cities in 2009, the Series will take on a “Tri-nations” theme so national pride will be at stake, alongside the personal challenge. This event sold out last year so get along to www.mhsurvival.co.uk and sign up for event updates to make sure you don’t miss the boat. Entries open April 2009 for 3 events in October 2009.
 

Ace Races
Britain’s best-loved adventure race series kicks off in May with a summer season of 3 superb 5 hour-long events suitable for all abilities. Run, bike and navigate your way through ancient forests and open heathland at 3 venues in the South East, all within an hour and a half of central London. Ideal for friends, families or even if you are on your own, you can take part as solo, pairs or teams of 3 competitors. Classic venues, great price and fab prizes. Check it all out at www.aceraces.com. Discounts available for Series entry.
 
 

Wan Dae
Now going into its 4th year, the “Wan Dae” (Or, if you are English, “One Day”) is now the premier Adventure Race in Scotland. As a solo, pair, three or foursome, tackle the brilliant Pentland Hills trails, slopes and waters as you run, ride, kayak and complete special fun challenges, to reach as many checkpoints as possible in 5 hours (Simply Blended Class) or 8 hours (Cask Strength Class). With the date provisionally set at 19th September, leave a space for a very Scottish experience this autumn. See the score at www.scottishadventureracing.com