Course and Dates Announced for Mark Webber Challenge

Nancy Cook (Mark Webber Challenge) / 08.05.2008

The Mark Webber Pure Tasmania Challenge was created by Australian Formula One driver Mark Webber in 2003 and is a multi-discipline teams based event involving running/trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and a number of mystery disciplines. The Challenge has received great reviews in the world of multi-sport as well as having raised about $1 million for Webber’s partnered charities since 2003.

Webber said the Challenge has been described as a ‘pro-am style adventure race’ catering for fit celebrities and corporate teams to elite athletes from varying sporting backgrounds and from all over the world.

A distinguishing feature of the Mark Webber Pure Tasmania Challenge is that everything is taken care of for competitors. Those who have had any experience with adventure racing will know, competitors drop where they are to catch a few minutes sleep and eat pre-packaged foods throughout the 24-48hr race.

While a day of racing in the Challenge is tough, everything is provided for competitor; from a comfortable camp village to chef prepared gourmet foods, sports supplements, masseurs, use of brand new equipment including Giant mountain bikes and an end of event party for competitors to unwind and celebrate their achievements with friends and family.

“The Challenge has provided teams with an amazing team building experience and a huge sense of accomplishment. Some competitors start out, particularly within the corporate teams, questioning whether it’s within their capabilities. You can see the sense of achievement on their faces as they cross the finish line.”

“It’s amazing to see what people can achieve when they put their mind to it. For many of our past competitors the focus of the feedback we get is about how stunning Tassie is. We get to see wilderness areas, rugged coastlines and mountain ranges as we’re slogging it out on the course.”

“Competitors get to meet some great elite athletes and personalities who share the experience of the Challenge with them over the five days which is pretty special and unique.”