MEDIA/ NEWS RELEASE - XPD THE LARGEST EXPEDITION RACE OF 2007

19 May 2007
For Immediate Release

MEDIA/ NEWS RELEASE

XPD THE LARGEST EXPEDITION RACE OF 2007

Reaching it’s limit with a sell out of 80 teams of four adventurers, XPD is set to have the largest field to an expedition race in the world this year. When entries opened it took a mere 12 hours for all the slots to sell out. Since then 320 expedition racers from around the globe have been preparing for what promises to be as much an expedition as a race.

XPD 3rd Edition will take 80 teams of four athletes on an amazing expedition through reef, rainforest and outback. Teams will experience the majestic Whitsunday Islands, lush highland rainforests and the harsh Queensland outback.” They will be unsupported over their 700+km journey as they race day and night on a course involving stages of trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, and snorkeling. Dates are the 20-31 August 2007 and XPD promises to be “as much an expedition as a race”.

For a couple of teams unfortunately, preparations proved too difficult and they have had to surrender their slot. If you missed out on the Adventure Racing World Championships or just want to compete in a real expedition race, you better move quick! Contact craig@gar.com.au for more details on securing one of the spots.

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 representing 7 countries creating a 12 month calendar of professional events around the world.

The website has been updated with latest information www.xpd.com.au