Winter is coming…and so is the 2023 Questars Winter Adventure Race Series!

Press Release / 09.10.2023

The Questars Winter Adventure Race Series involves trail running, mountain biking and adventure. The events bring you the very best taste of adventure racing, in some of the most spectacular locations in England. Questars Adventure Races provide a friendly atmosphere and appeal to everyone from complete beginners to experienced adventure racers alike. Bike hire is available so all that is needed to participate is a pair of running shoes and a sense of adventure!

The Questars Adventure Race series has been the mainstay of the UK Adventure Race scene since 2001 and the events are all about having a go and taking part. The winter format has been designed to be as flexible and inclusive as possible, to enable people to participate irrespective of ability or experience. It is possible to take part on your own or as part of a team of up to four people and the following event options are available:

Run & Bike FULL (a 5-hour Adventure Race). This is the ultimate winter adventure race experience, allowing participants to fully immerse themselves in the challenge for a solid 5 hours of running and biking.

Run & Bike TASTER (a 3-hour Adventure Race). Perfect for those looking to test the waters, this 3-hour adventure race provides a taste of the excitement of adventure racing.

Run-only (a 2-hour Trail Run Orienteering Event). If running is more your thing, then this 2-hour trail run is a fantastic way to explore.

Bike-only (a 2-hour Mountain Bike Orienteering Event). For the bike enthusiasts, this 2-hour mountain bike orienteering event is just for you.

For all events, participants will use a map and a compass to navigate to as many checkpoints as possible during the time limit. Checkpoints are worth a different number of points and the category winners are decided by whoever is able to collect the most points. This is not necessarily the fastest person or the person who covers the most distance, it is often decided by the perfect mix of brains and brawn!

What sets these races apart is the absence of minimum distances. Participants have full control over how far they run and bike within the time limit, allowing for a strategic approach that suits their strengths and objectives.

The Questars winter series kicks off in the South Downs on Saturday 11 November before visiting Berkshire (Sunday 10 December), the Chilterns (Saturday 13 January) and the Cotswolds (Saturday 10 February). In each location, participants will discover unique trails, hidden gems, and lots of adventure!

Further details of the events and format are available via www.questars.co.uk