2008 Cure Kids Great Adventure Race

press release / 24.03.2008

The 2008 Cure Kids Great Adventure Race is being staged for the fifth consecutive year in the Waitakere Ranges, but that will not make it any the less challenging for the 40 or so teams competing in the high profile corporate multisport fundraising event, which has raised over $2m since its inception in 2004.
That’s the view of Race Director Alan Nelson who says that although four previous events have been held in the Waitakeres “there has been no problem developing a fresh course.”
The event raises funds for Cure Kids which is allocated for research into children’s life threatening illnesses. In 2007 a second race was introduced in the South Island based in Queenstown, and the two combine to raise significant funds each year.
The 2008 race will involve running/trekking, mountain biking, orientation and navigation and traversing waterways. Traditionally the course is under wraps until just prior to the race.
“We have had great support from local property owners and this has allowed access to some special places,” says Nelson. “There will be a lot more off track navigation involved this year and teams are going to be able to put their training to good use.”
Fonterra will be defending its 2007 title has entered a record six teams in the North Island race while another competed in the recent South Island event. Other companies are competing for the fifth year running.
Cure Kids North Island Funding Manager Angela Bishop says the Cure Kids Great Adventure Race has attracted strong loyalty and companies such as Cadbury, Colliers International, Mainfreight and Microsoft return year after year.