Australian Outback Expedition Race Opens Entries

News Release / 28.11.2012

The South Australian Outback will provide an iconic backdrop to the epic XPD expedition race to be conducted between 1 - 13 September 2013.  The South Australian Outback is expected to be a huge draw card for a large contingent of international teams for the 7th Edition of XPD.

Entries will open on Monday 10 December at 0900 AEST. International and Australian teams can register on www.xpd.com.au. Entries are expected to sell out quickly reaching full capacity with 50 teams. 

Teams of four competitors from around the globe will trek, mountain bike and kayak for five to ten days in this world renowned expedition. These adventurers race day and night over a 700km course pushing themselves to the ultimate limits of human endurance.

Teams will arrive in Adelaide and travel to the regional centre of Port Augusta, which will be the launching point for the expedition race in the Flinders Ranges.

"It is fantastic that Port Augusta will be the starting and finishing point for the XPD Flinders Ranges event. Port Augusta City Council is happy to support this incredible adventure event, which will showcase not only Port Augusta but the nearby Flinders Ranges and Outback," said City Manager, Greg Perkin.

The course and disciplines are currently being confirmed by organisers although race rules mean that the full course will only be revealed to competing teams just 24 hours prior to race start.

XPD Race Director, Craig Bycroft said, "We have been working on plans for activities never before undertaken in XPD such as salt lake walking and an incredible ropes course."

The Wild Racers film crew will be back to follow athletes as they face challenges during the event.  This XPD race will be broadcast around the globe over four half hour episodes as part of Wild Racers Season Two.

Renowned outdoor equipment manufacturer, Macpac, has re-affirmed their commitment to being a major partner to the XPD event.

The event also receives generous support from the Port Augusta City Council and the South Australian Tourism Commission through Events South Australia.

More information contact Craig Bycroft on craig@geocentricoutdoors.com.au