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Keen Adventure Race Mk III - It\'s All Systems Go

Rapid Ascent - Media Release / 05.06.2008

Yep, Keen Footwear have committed themselves to this unique, challenging and rewarding race for another year, so block out April 28th- May 2nd 2009 in your diaries now. You are a required person that week.

Keen III sees some new innovations to make your life easier. For the first time, support crew will NOT be required. We certainly encourage you to bring your friends & family down as the stage racing format means you get to spend the evenings recanting your tales of woe from the day\'s racing; plus it\'s always nice to have someone cook you up a big bowl of spag bol when you\'re cactus\'ed ... however if finding a crew has been a problem for you in the past, then this time the excuses have disappeared. Simply get yourself and your gear to the start line and we\'ll do the rest.

The race will again be pairs format only, with all male, all female and mixed categories available. Likewise we will again be putting at least $30,000 on the line in cash for those at the pointy end. The core disciplines as usual will be mountain biking, trekking and paddling guided by your own navigation; but this time additional activities including climbing / abseiling will also be included - albeit in significantly lesser quantities than those at the core of adventure racing.