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EVENT PROGRAM AUGUSTA WESTERN AUSTRALIA, 2-3 NOVEMBER 2019 www.AugustaAdventureFest.com.au

Welcome to the final

Augusta Adventure Fest!!! (eek!)

Welcome to the FINAL SHOWDOWN - the last ever Augusta Adventure Fest! We have all been part of some incredible experiences at the end of the road at Augusta and it is with some sadness that we declared the 2019 event to be the last one ever. THANK YOU for joining us as we say “au revoir Augusta”.

The Augusta community have welcomed us with open arms each year and we express our sincere thanks for their continuing support. Thanks also to the Augusta Margaret River Shire and all other sponsors and supporters of this iconic event without whom this event would never have grown to the size it has.

Despite calling the end to an era, we should all feel proud that we have helped shape a township, a culture and a whole lot of active kids through your participation in this epic event. So why close it down...? we thought it was time for a change, to make new plans for new adventures and invest our enthusiasm into something new. Standby for a massive announcement at 5:00pm on Saturday 2nd November in the event centre!

Meanwhile, let’s make the most of this year, race with extra might and determination, but also with an added eye on the surroundings to take it all in one last time. See you in Augusta over 2nd and 3rd November 2019.

The Rapid Ascent team

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM HON PAUL PAPALIA CSC MLA, MINISTER FOR TOURISM AND HON ALANNAH MACTIERNAN MLC, MINISTER FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT The McGowan Government is a proud sponsor of Augusta Adventure Fest through Tourism WA’s Regional Events Program.

The program supports medium to large regional events across the State to boost tourism, increase community vibrancy and participation, and develop regional areas.

The Regional Events Program plays an important role in positioning Western Australia as an exciting destination to visit and a great place to live by showcasing and promoting a region’s unique and diverse attractions.

Tourism is a key part of the Government’s plan to diversify the economy, create jobs and develop business opportunities, especially in regional Western Australia.

Events play an important role in this plan with the Government sponsoring a range of sporting, cultural, arts and culinary events across the State, through Tourism WA, to attract more visitors, encourage them to stay longer, disperse further and do more while they are here.

We hope everyone enjoys the event and takes the time to explore the Margaret River region.

HON PAUL PAPALIA CSC MLA MINISTER FOR TOURISM

HON ALANNAH MACTIERNAN MLC MINISTER FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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1. Walk or train to the end of the Busselton Jetty and come face-to-face with marine life at its underwater observatory.

2. Spot migrating humpback, southern right and blue whales on a whale watching tour from Augusta (June through to September) or Busselton and Dunsborough (September to December).

3. Picnic or camp among the karri trees in Boranup Forest and stargaze at Injidup Natural Spa. 4. Taste the region’s finest drops on a winery, distillery or brewery tour, or go at your own paces with a self-drive cellar door hop.

Finish your foodie adventure with a long table lunch.

5. Watch the sun set over the ocean from the picturesque Yallingup. Awarded Australia’s best town in the 2019 Australian Traveller Magazine.

6. Get up close to wild stingrays and eagle rays at Hamelin Bay. 7. Head underground and explore four of the region’s magical caves – Jewel, Lake, Mammoth and Ngilgi.

8. Walk a section of the 135km-long Cape to Cape Track (or all of it, if you’re game!), and spot sea creatures, beautiful wildflowers and magnificent coast along the way.

9. Wade, cruise or swim with wild bottlenose dolphins in Koombana Bay. 10. Try your hand at a water sport – from water skiing at Lake Stockton, to stand up paddle boarding in Koombana Bay. Don’t forget about kite surfing, white water rafting, fishing and swimming in rivers, natural pools or the sea!

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TIME SCHEDULE Friday 1st November

4:00pm – 7:00pm Competitor registration open for all adult events - Adventure Expo

Saturday 2nd November

7:00am onward Transitions open for equipment drop off for the Cheeky Monkey MINI 8:00am – 10:00am Cheeky Monkey MINI (only) registration in the Adventure Expo 10:30am RACE START - Cheeky Monkey MINI - Sam Griffiths Park on Albany Tce 11:30am – 6:00pm Competitor Registration open for the Augusta Adventure Race - Adventure Expo 11:30am - 6:00pm Adventure Expo open and children’s activities under way - Turner Caravan Park 12:30pm – 3:00pm Competitor registration open for the Junior Survivor - Adventure Expo 3.30pm RACE START - Junior Survivor wave starts commence - Albany Terrace 4:30pm Presentations for the Cheeky Monkey MINI and Junior Survivor - Adventure Expo 5:00pm Kayak and MTB transitions open for equipment drop off for the Augusta Adventure Race 5:00pm Major new event announcement - Adventure Expo 5:30pm Welcome to Country ceremony followed by Adventure Race competitor briefing

Sunday 3rd November

6:00am- 7:00am 6:00am 7:00am 7:25am 8:00am 10:30am - 5:00pm 4:00pm

Competitor Registration open for the Augusta Adventure Race - Adventure Expo Transition Areas open for gear drop off Competitor buses depart for the start line - Turner Caravan park reception Spectator buses depart for the start line - Turner Caravan park reception RACE START - Augusta Adventure Race Start – Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Adventure Expo officially open – Turner Caravan Park Presentations for the Augusta Adventure Fest

REGISTRATION

Location: Event expo area in Turner Caravan Park, Albany Terrace All competitors must collect their registration kit prior to race start. Competitors do not necessarily need to collect their own registration kit in person - friends, team mates and family members can collect your items on your behalf.

Cheeky Monkey Mini Race: 4:00pm – 7:00pm Friday 1st November 8:00am – 10:00am Saturday 2nd November Augusta Adventure Race: 4:00pm – 7:00pm Friday 1st November 11:30am – 6:00pm Saturday 2nd November 6:00am – 7:00am Sunday 3rd November Augusta Junior Survivor: 12:30pm – 3:00pm Saturday 2nd November

COMPETITOR BRIEFING

Augusta Adventure Race (ONLY) - 5:30pm Saturday 2nd November in the Adventure Expo in Turner Caravan Park The Cheeky Monkey Mini Race and Junior Survivor competitor briefings will be conducted 10 minutes prior to race start at the start line for the respective races.

ADVENTURE EXPO & KIDS ACTIVITIES

There will be plenty going on before, during and after racing at the Adventure Expo in Turner Caravan Park on Albany Tce in Augusta, so make sure you bring your family and friends to be part of the action!

Adventure Expo

Sponsors’ stands and information tents will be set up as part of the Adventure Expo so make sure you swing past to visit (and thank) each of our sponsors.

Kids’ entertainment

We have a jumping castle set up on Saturday and Sunday that’s free for kids.

Food and beverages

There will be a range of tasty food and beverages available from a variety of stands inside the Adventure Expo all weekend including coffee stands, crepes, hamburgers, french patisserie, fruit salads and juices, ice-cream and plenty more.

Cheeky Monkey Bar - FREE Beer!

The Cheeky Monkey bar will be in full swing all weekend - with all finishers receiving a voucher for a free drink from the bar!

Race administration

If you need any information on the event or have any issues then come and find us in the race administration marquee .

Bike Mechanic and bike wash

Greg Burrows will set up with a small bike service and wash station located at the corner of Turner St and Albany Tce if you need any work done on your bike before or after racing.

MAJOR NEW EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT!!

We will announce the details of an exciting NEW EVENT we’ve planned for WA at 5:00pm on Saturay at the Adventure Expo.

HEAR IT FIRST and be in the running to win entries and spot prizes by joining us at the stage for this huge news!

SOCIAL MEDIA

Live event updates on Twitter and Instagram #AugustaAdventureFest

We will be sharing live event updates over the whole weekend so make sure you follow #AugustaAdventureFest on twitter and instagram for a steady stream of results, photos and news snippets under the tag We’d also LOVE IT if any competitors and support crews could share your photos and stories via Twitter and Instagram using the same hash tag, we’ll award some prizes to the best images.

LIVE RESULTS

Live timing splits and athlete tracker

Live splits from each finish line and transition area will be sent directly to the web during the race so you can see current race standings. You can also track specific athletes to see how they are going. (These links will also be posted on the event website as part of our live coverage).

TRAFFIC & PARKING NOTES

Notes and recommendations to avoid the traffic during race weekend: • Albany Tce will be closed to all cars from 4:00pm on Friday afternoon through to 4:00pm on Sunday afternoon. The only exception being between 7:00am and 8:30am on Saturday and 6:00am and 7:30am Sunday so paddlers can drop their boat into the transition area.

• We encourage all runners in Sunday’s adventure race to catch the bus to the start line at Cape Leeuwin rather than drive as there is VERY LIMITED car parking out at the road end.

• Be aware of mountain bikers and runners crossing the Cape Leeuwin Rd. Traffic management personnel will be in place to direct cars but please allow a little extra time when these events are under way.

• For competitors in Sunday’s Adventure Race - we recommend dropping off your kayak on Saturday (after 5:00pm) so it is one less thing to do on Sunday morning. We recommend all other gear is dropped off on Sunday morning.

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CHEEKY MONKEY MINI ADVENTURE RACE - COURSE DESCRIPTION Race start, 10:30am Saturday 2nd November:

The start is located on the beach, adjacent to Sam Griffiths Reserve on Albany Terrace. This is approximately 2km south of the Turner Caravan Park.

1KM OCEAN SWIM

Swimmers start on the beach and run into the water to swim out approx. 50m before turning left around the first cone buoy.

Continue swimming inside the reef, parallel to the beach passing a second cone buoy on your left and then turn left around the third and final cone buoy to swim into the beach at the blue Rapid Ascent flags.

After exiting the water run into the T1 transition area and teams hand over to your team mate or individuals change into run gear and keep going.

Swimmers must: • Wear the Funky Trunks swim caps - YELLOW for individuals and BLUE for teams (provided at registration) • Remain in the water and cannot run along the beach at any point until they have rounded the last pink buoy • Transition inside the fenced off transition area on the beach • Arrange for your support crew or team mates to collect your swim gear after you have left. Do not just leave your wetsuit on the sand

6.5KM TRAIL RUN

Runners exit T1 and head south, remaining on the beach and rocky foreshore all the way past Flinders Bay to a turn around point at the Augusta Boat Harbour.

Runners return from the boat harbour on the new concrete footpath, and continue along some scenic bushland trails and quiet urban streets, heading north before arriving at T2 on Albany Tce. Run into the transition area at the northern end of th ecompound and find your bike and/or your team mate and continue.

Runners must: • Carry a first aid kit comprising no less than 2 x crepe bandages, 6 x wound closure strips, 1 x triangular bandage, 2 x non-stick wound dressing pads and a pair of surgical gloves • WATCH FOR CARS on any street or dirt road sections - normal road rules apply at all times • Transition with their team rider (or individuals get changed) next to their MTB within the designated Transition Area

15KM MOUNTAIN BIKE

Mountain bikers start riding on Albany Tce then turn right into Chaudiere Pl then Osnaburg St before crossing over Leeuwin Rd (follow traffic management personnel instructions) and head into the flowing 4WD and single tracks in the hinterland.

The course makes a number of turns and riders should take great care to ensure you are always following the course markings and do not get lost in the myriad of trails. Towards the end of the course riders go along the length of the airstrip before crossing back over Leeuwin Rd and descending back to T2 on Albany Terrace. Return your bike to the same location you collected it and continue into the kayaking TA. Riders must: • Carry a first aid kit comprising no less than 2 x crepe bandages, 6 x wound closure strips, 1 x triangular bandage, 2 x non-stick wound dressing pads and a pair of surgical gloves • Wear a certified bike helmet to AUS/NZ/US standard • WATCH FOR CARS on any street or dirt road sections - normal road rules apply at all times Swim to Paddle transition 2 (T2) – Colourpatch • Team paddlers must stay in the fenced off transition area next to their boat - do not crowd around the timing gate.

• Boats must be placed in the designated area according to your race number as indicated by the signage in the TA.

6KM INLET PADDLE

Once started, paddlers head upstream (north) on the inlet for approx 2.6km to the turn around point at 3 buoys located just past the last of the Augusta riverfront houses. We recommend going to the left (west) of the large sandbar infront of the TA).

Do a U-turn at the 3 buoys and paddle back down the Inlet to a final right turn buoy just in front of the rivermouth cutting and then return your boat to the grass at the Colourpatch transition area on Albany Tce. Land your boat and then exit the TA at the western end (where team mates will meet up with paddlers).

Adventure Race COURSE MAP

Paddlers must: • Wear a type 2 or 3 PFD at all times • Be aware of the buoys marking the course as indicated on the map – it is up to you to make sure you know where to go • Store your boat in the appropriate TA zone that match your race number before AND after your paddle.

• Individuals must set up your paddle gear (paddle, PFD and other items) next to your boat - not in the bike TA • Note: flares and helmets are not required for the MINI paddle Some changes may be made to the course pending weather conditions on the day.

200M TEAM RUN

Team mates are encouraged to join their paddler for a final 200m sprint from the TA to the finish line in Turner Caravan Park.

Please wait outside the fenced off TA at the exit (nearest the Turner Caravan Park) and meet up with your team there and bring it home together. Well Done!!

80KM SOLO

80KM RELAY TEAMS

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AUGUSTA ADVENTURE RACE - COURSE DESCRIPTION Race start, 8:00am Sunday 3rd November:

The start is located at the base of the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. We strongly recommend all runners travel to the start line on the buses due to limited parking space at the lighthouse.

• 7:00am Competitor buses depart for the start line - Turner Caravan park reception • 7:25am Spectator buses depart for the start line - Turner Caravan park reception

12.5KM COASTAL RUN

The race kicks into action in surely one of the most spectacular start lines possible – with all runners gathered on a massive rock slab under the iconic Cape Leeuwin lighthouse. Surrounded by the power of the Southern and Indian Oceans and cheered on by a thousand spectators, this start line is something to behold!

Runners start by heading up the rugged West Coast in a rock running frenzy before turning right at the Water Wheel and across the road and to join the southern coastline. Continue along the coastline around several headlands, through the new marina before crossing Leeuwin Rd at Flinders Bay where runners complete a short trail loop inland. Cross back over the road and then continue into the transition area at Flinders Bay. Runners must: • Carry a first aid kit comprising no less than 2 x crepe bandages, 6 x wound closure strips, 1 x triangular bandage, 2 x non-stick wound dressing pads and a pair of surgical gloves • WATCH FOR CARS on any street or dirt road sections - normal road rules apply at all times • Transition with their team swimmer (or individuals get changed) within the designated Transition Area at Flinders Bay

2KM OCEAN SWIM (+800M RUN)

Swimmers enter the water and swim directly out to sea, passing between two cone buoys, a short distance off the end of the pier. Continue swimming perpendicular to the beach then turn left around a cone buoy, to then swim across an open section of water aiming for a second set of 2 cone buoys located between the reef and the beach. Pass through the 2 buoys and continue swimming on the shore side of the reef.

Swim past one cone buoy keeping it on your left and then turn left around a second cone buoy to swim in to shore, aiming for a blue Rapid Ascent flag on the beach where you exit the water.

Once out of the water, all competitors run 800m through the obvious river cutting, remaining at water level all the way through to the T2 transition area on the river.

Swimmers must: • Wear the Funky Trunks swim caps - PURPLE for individuals, RED for teams and PINK for pairs (provided at registration)

• Remain in the water and cannot run along the beach at any point until they have rounded the last buoy • Complete the 800m run component to T2 by themselves and cannot transition with their team mate or receive any assistance until inside the TA. Note: this run can be done in bare feet • Must drop their swim gear into TA at Flinder’s Bay after 6:00am on Sunday (this transition is not open on Saturday) Swim to Paddle transition 2 (T2) – Colourpatch • Team paddlers must stay in the fenced off transition area next to their boat - do not crowd around the timing gate • Boats must be placed in the designated area according to your race number as indicated by the signage in the TA

12.5KM INLET AND OCEAN PADDLE

Paddlers enter the water and must turn right around a buoy located immediately in front of the TA and then proceed out through the river cutting / river mouth to enter the ocean. Paddlers must then turn right around a buoy located approx 200m off the river mouth and then continue south, passing through a ‘gate’ of 2 buoys located approx 500m offshore from the Flinders Bay boat ramp.

Paddlers continue south remaining close to the shore, going past the new marina before doing a U-turn around a cone buoy located 50m off the shore at ‘Dead Finish’ opposite a small jetty. Paddlers then reverse the course exactly, going back through the ‘gate’ of 2 boys in the middle of Flinders Bay and then keep the buoy at the river mouth on your left before a final left hand turn around the buoy in front of the Colourpatch TA and then back in to shore. Paddlers must put their boats in the same zone where they started on the grass and then run through to the bike TA to meet your MTB team mate.

Paddlers must: • Wear a type 2 or 3 PFD at all times AND a helmet at all times during the paddle leg.

• Carry a current, orange smoke flare attached to their body at all times during the paddle leg.

• Carry a splash cover/spray skirt for people using a sit-in kayak • Be aware of the buoys marking the course as indicated on the map and in the description above. It is up to you to make sure you know where to go.

• Store your boat in the appropriate TA zone that match your race number before AND after your paddle.

• Individuals must set up your paddle gear (paddle, PFD and other items) next to your boat - not in the bike TA Some changes may be made to the course pending weather conditions on the day.

MOUNTAIN BIKE 28KM

Mountain bikers start riding along Albany Tce and turn right into Chaudiere Pl then Osnaburg Street, cross over Leeuwin Rd and then keep left to follow the marked course through the hinterland.

Continue up the sandy climb past the Telstra Tower and then turn left onto Hillview Rd. Race down the hill on Green Hill Rd and keep following the course markings as you turn on and off a fun mix of sealed roads, gravel paths and single track. Ride down the full length of the airstrip and then cross back over Leeuwin Rd and then descend into the transition area with a smile.

Rack your bike back in the same spot in the TA and continue through to the finish line, meeting your team mates before the final spint down the chute to glory!

Riders must: • Carry a first aid kit comprising no less than 2 x crepe bandages, 6 x wound closure strips, 1 x triangular bandage, 2 x non-stick wound dressing pads and a pair of surgical gloves • Wear a certified bike helmet to AUS/NZ/US standard • WATCH FOR CARS on any street or dirt road sections - normal road rules apply at all times

TEAM RUN 400M

All team members must unite with your team rider outside the bike and kayak transition areas and complete the final 200m of the team run to the finish line together.

A photo of your team will be taken as you cross the finish line. If you do not have a team uniform we encourage you to wear your race shirts given to you at registration. CONGRATULATIONS you have just finished the final Augusta Adventure Race.

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COURSE MANAGEMENT Transition areas and support crews:

Support crews are not mandatory. They can make logistics a bit easier but they will have virtually no impact on your overall placing if you are organised before the event.

The following guidelines are in place for all transition areas • No external support may be provided to competitors inside the fenced off TA enclosure (or out on the course). Support crews can only enter a TA to drop off equipment for their competitor but must leave the TA immediately after doing so.

The only exception is that competitors can receive assistance to pull down race bibs (especially over PFDs) from other competitors or from spectators who are located outside the TA fence.

• Only the team mate in the immediate next leg is permitted to wait inside the TA – other team mates and support crews must wait outside the fenced off enclosure.

• Bikes can only be collected upon presentation of the bike collection token attached to the MTB number plate • Boats / kayaks can only be collected upon presentation of the kayak collection token attached to the Kayak Sticker provided at registration

Course marking

• The course for the MTB and Run legs (both for the MINI and the Augusta adventure races) will be marked with pink surveyor’s tape and red arrows. Red and white barrier tape will be used to block off any tracks you should not take.

• You can still get lost if you don’t pay attention. Keep your eye out for trail markers at all times.

RACE RULES The event may be competed by relay teams with up to 4 members doing one leg each or individuals doing the entire race: • Teams: must transfer the numbered lycra race bib and electronic timing chip from one team mate to the next. These are your ‘relay batons’ and are provided at registration.

• Individuals: must wear the numbered lycra race bib and electronic timing chip for the duration of the race.

The following rules apply to the Augusta Adventure Race and MINI: • Prior to being accepted into the event: • (all participants) must read and sign the Participant Indemnity (if you entered online you have already ticked off the indemnity form) • (Juniors only - i.e. under 18 on race day) • have their parent or guardian advise the organisers, Rapid Ascent, of their intention to enter • parent or guardian must read and sign an authorisation and indemnity • (paddlers only) must be competent in: • paddling craft in ocean conditions and entry and exit through surf • recognising areas of danger in the ocean such as reefs and rips • ability to self rescue in the event of capsize • (swimmers & paddlers) must be able to swim 1km unassisted in open water • Participants must wear the numbered race bibs provided by race organisers on the outside of their clothing at all times whilst racing.

• Competitors must use the same bike frame and wheels for the entire bike leg and may only receive assistance from other competitors to repair their own bike.

• Competitors must use the same boat for the entire paddle leg and may only receive assistance from other competitors to repair their own boat.

• No riding is permitted in the transition areas and helmets must be fastened before exiting the TA. • Any competitor who withdraws from the race MUST notify an official. This is an essential requirement to avoid unnecessary searches being conducted and emergency services being engaged.

• It is compulsory that basic First Aid Kits are carried by all competitors doing the run and MTB legs. First Aid Kits must consist of at least 2 x stretch bandages, 6 x wound closure strips, 2 x non-adhesive wound dressings, 1 x triangular bandage and 1 pair of surgical gloves. The penalty for not carrying a First Aid Kit is 30 minutes.

• All competitors must carry the listed compulsory equipment for each leg. Failure to carry any listed item will result in a 30 minute penalty per item found to be missing.

• Failure to abide by rules may result in time penalty or disqualification.

• All teams are permitted to lodge protests against results or decisions enforced during the event. A judging panel of three Rapid Ascent Directors will adjudicate on all protests and other contentious matters, and their decision will be final.

• Rapid Ascent has sole discretion to alter or amend the race rules in order to increase the safety of participants or for any other reason deemed appropriate

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2009 Individual male winner: Sean O’Neill 4:08:39 2009 Individual female winner: Kim Beckinsale 5:04:35 2009 Line honours winner: Shotz Sports Nutrition 3:46:17 (Todd Ingraham, Rhys Mainstone, Dean Beament, Jon Gregg) 2010 Individual male winner: Jarad Kohlar 4:17:28 2010 Individual female winner: Deanna Blegg 4:57:37 2010 Line honours winner: Shotz Sports Nutrition 3:48:30 (Raf Baugh, Simon Hiutenga, Reece Baker, Jon Gregg) 2011 Individual male winner: Richard Ussher 3:55:15 2011 Individual female winner: Fleur Lattimore 4:43:31 2011 Line honours winner: Team Sensation 3:55:26 (John Bowden, Roberto Busi, Travis England, David Hind) 2012 Individual male winner: Braden Currie 3:50:59 2012 Individual female winner: Deanna Blegg 4:33:11 2012 Line honours winner: Brumby Chiro Adventure 3:52:06 (Ryan Bailie, Gary Butlion, James Lewin, Damon Willmore) 2013 Individual male winner: Braden Currie 3:28:51 2013 Individual female winner: Jess Simpson 4:16:52 2013 Line honours winner: Team Crank’n Cycles 3:34:10 (Steve Fletcher, Travis Chromiak, Brett MacDonald, Eric Mellegers) 2014 Individual male winner: Braden Currie 3:47:54 2014 Individual female winner: Elizabeth Dornom 4:40:56 2014 Fastest team: O’Neil Nesbit 4:02:13 (Sean O’Neil and Ash Nesbit) 2015 Individual male winner: Braden Currie 3:49:08 2015 Individual female winner: Simone Maier 4:38:44 2015 Fastest team: U-Fit Southwest 3:53:30 (Stuart Caulfield, Kane Freeman, James Duncan, Damon Wilmore) 2016 Individual male winner: Brody Baker 4:12:03 2016 Individual female winner: Kristen Gadsdon 4:40:57 2016 Fastest team: Team Shotz 3:25:58 (Reece Baker, Reece Tucknott, Simon Huitenga, Michael Lori) 2017 Individual male winner: Brody Baker 4:15:45 2017 Individual female winner: Kristen Gadsdon 4:37:56 2017 Fastest team: Team WA 3:26:28 (Reece Baker, Reece Tucknott, Simon Huitenga, Michael Lori) 2018 Adventure Warrior male: Dougal Allen 4:11:57 2018 Adventure Warrior female: Kristen Gadsdon 4:51:03 2018 Adventure Warrior team: Ski and Me 4:32:42 (Allan Holmes and Jonas Blandford) Who will win the final race at Augusta?... Good Luck to all contenders!

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First aid kits $15

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AUGUSTA JUNIOR SURVIVOR Also taking place on race weekend will be the awesome Augusta Junior Survivor. This popular adventure event is designed specifically for primary school aged kids, enabling them to be part of all the action by leading them on an off-road course filled with obstacles and fun challenges in a bush and beach environment.

The start will be located on Albany Terrace just 200m from the Adventure Expo in Turner Caravan Park whilst the finish will see them running down the finish chute in the middle of the Expo.

All Junior Survivors must complete registration in the Adventure Expo between 12:30pm and 3:00pm on Saturday where you will receive your event t-shirt, number plate, survivor instructions and a medal when they finish.

Augusta Junior Survivor:

All wave starts commence on Albany Terrace, adjacent to the Turner Caravan Park on Saturday afternoon as listed below: • • • •

11,12 & 13yrs boys start at 3:30pm 11,12 & 13yrs girls start at 3:32pm 9 & 10yrs boys start at 3:34pm 9 & 10yrs girls start at 3:36pm

• 7 & 8yrs boys start at 3:38pm • 7 & 8yrs girls start at 3:40pm • under 7yrs boys and girls start at 3:42pm

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is a proud partner of the

2018 Augusta 2019 Augusta Adventure Fest Adventure Fest PO Box 61, Margaret River WA 6285 T (08) 9780 5255 F (08) 9757 2512

amrshire.wa.gov.au

Turner Caravan Park Stay in our brand new chalets overlooking the Blackwood River •

River frontage

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Brand new chalets

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Easy walk to Augusta town centre

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Shady, grassed

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Laundry facilities

powered and

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Disability accessible

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Wood and electric BBQs

unpowered sites •

Camper’s kitchen

Turner Caravan Park | 1 Blackwood Ave, Augusta | (08) 9780 5633 | turnerpark.com.au

CATEGORIES AND PRIZES CHEEKY MONKEY MINI ADVENTURE RACE (SATURDAY)

The following categories will be recognised as part of the Standalone races. Age categories are according to your age on race day. All competitors in an age group team must be in the required age bracket.

Individuals: The following categories will be recognized at each of the standalone races on Saturday: • Minor U/15 Male / Female • Junior U/18 Male / Female • Prime (19 – 39yrs) Male / Female • BENDIGO BANK Veteran (40 – 49yrs) Male / Female • Vintage (50 - 59yrs) Male/Female • Masters (60+ yrs) Male / Female Relay Teams of 2 • Open Team of 2 (both competitors aged under 40 years), Any gender • Veteran Team of 2 (both competitors aged 40 years and over), Any gender Pairs A team of two competitors who complete the whole course together, remaining within 50m of each other the whole time.

• Any gender, any age Relay Teams of 3 or 4 A relay team with either 3 or 4 competitors who divide the course between them: • Female Junior Team (All under 18 years) • Male Junior Team (All under 18 years) • Mixed Junior Team (All under 18 years) • Male Team • Female Team • Mixed Team

AUGUSTA ADVENTURE RACE (ON SUNDAY)

The following categories will be recognised at the Augusta Adventure Race. Age categories are according to your age on race day. All competitors in an age group team must be in the required age bracket.

Individuals Solo competitors who complete the entire course alone: • Junior U/18 Male/Female • Prime (19 – 39yrs) Male / Female • BENDIGO BANK Veteran (40 – 49yrs) Male / Female • Vintage (50 – 59yrs) Male / female • Masters (60+ yrs) Male / Female Relay Teams of 2, 3 or 4 A relay team with either 2, 3 or 4 competitors who divide the course between them: • Female Junior Team (All under 18 years) • Male Junior Team (All under 18 years) • Mixed Junior Team (All under 18 years) • Male Team • Female Team • Mixed Team • BENDIGO BANK Veteran Team (All aged 40+, any gender)

Fastest Leg Splits • Fastest Swim Male • Fastest Swim Female • Fastest Paddle Male • Fastest Paddle Female • Fastest Run Male • Fastest Run Female • Fastest MTB Male • Fastest MTB Female

WANT MORE ACTION? Then check out these other Rapid Ascent races taking place all around the country in 2019.

Otway Odyssey presented by Focus

Forrest, VIC. 22 - 23 February, 2020. www.OtwayOdyssey.com.au The Otway Odyssey is the most respected MTB marathon in Australia, comprising 100km, 50km 30km and 10km courses through the spectacular Otway Ranges on some of the best single tracks in Australia. The weekend also includes the Great Otway Gravel Grind for roadies and CX riders to hit up 97km or 49km course through the regions magnificent dirt roads.

Bike Buller Festival

Mt Buller, Victoria, 7 - 8 March, 2020 www.ShimanoBikeBuller.com.au This exciting event brings all that’s great about mountain biking to the one spectacular location for a massive biking weekend. Including a range of gravity and cross country orientated events, a food, wine and music festival, kids race, bike expo and more and it’s no wonder this event is so popular.

X-Adventure Dunsborough

Dunsborough WA. 4 - 5 March, 2020. www.xadventure.com.au An off road triathlon event through the stunning scenery around Dunsborough in South West WA. With long course and short course options, duathlon, plus a kids triathlon, this is the biggest off-road triathlon in Australia held in adventure paradise.

Margaret River Ultra Marathon

Margaret River WA. 9 May, 2020. www.MRultramarathon.com.au Providing a spectacular 80km journey for solo runners and relay teams (with up to 5 runners), the Margaret River Ultra Marathon provides runners with an incredible race in Western Australia’s Cape to Cape coastline. With 1,000 runners expected this will be unmissable!

The Trail Running Series

Five wilderness locations within 1 hour’s drive of Melbourne, Jun - Sept. www.TrailRunningSeries.com.au Trail running races for everyone... The Trail Running Series includes 5 different race venues all within one hour’s drive of Melbourne with short (~6km) / medium (~12km) / and long (~17km) course runs through spectacular wilderness. Make sure you are part of this revolutionary series in 2020.

Run Larapinta Stage Race

Alice Springs, NT. 26 - 29 August, 2020 www.RunLarapinta.com.au A four day, four stage trail running race along the most spectacular sections of the iconic Larapinta Trail in Central Australia. Race either the Malbunka with 20km - 45km stages or the Namatjira with 10km - 30km stages for an incredible event experience.

The Redback

Alice Springs, NT. 20 - 23 August, 2020 www.TheRedback.com.au An awe inspiring mountain bike stage race in the majestic MacDonnell Ranges of Alice Springs.

With 6 racing stages over 4 days varying from a 45 second hill sprint to a 45km epic, this is MTB nirvana with plenty of flowing single track, incredible scenery and friendly camaraderie.

Surf Coast Century

Anglesea, VIC. 19 September, 2020. www.SurfcoastCentury.com.au A spectacular 100km trail run along Victoria’s surf coast and wildflower hinterland with the promise that no two steps will be the same. Do it either as an individual and click over the whole 100km solo or join up with some friends in a relay team of up to 4 and run 25km each.

Good luck on race day and we hope to see you at another Rapid Ascent event soon.

www.RapidAscent.com.au