Awesome 2016 Adventure!
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Congratulations to all the participants in the 2016 Lake Argyle Adventure Race. An awesome effort by all including all our Junior Adventure Racers, Teams and our very brave Solo's.
Fantastic conditions ensured fast and furious action on the day, with a record field. |
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Race Report:
The Friday Mountain Bike Shoot-out saw a new record set by local "Fat Biker" Mark Phillips, in a time of 29:56. Close on his heals was Mark Smith who set a fantastic pace on the first time he had seen the Lake Argyle Track. It was a husband and wife double with Susie Williams taking the female Shoot-out.
Saturday team action was fast and furious with new run and cycle course records set. However, it was the "40+" team who took the win in just over 4 and 1/2 hours with solid performances in all four legs. The "Monsoon Mummas" took the female team prize. Great to have over 70 participants in the team's event.
The kids had been practicing and watching the action all day and they finally got their opportunity at 4pm. 50 kids hit the water and tracks in a blaze of sound and and organised mayhem in the Junior Adventure Challenge with smiles all the way. Well done to the next generation of adventurers.
A great presentation dinner was enjoyed by all with the teams partying hard and solo's preparing for the massive challenge ahead.
15 solo racers hit the 2km swim at 7am with Karratha husband and wife (Rhys and Kate) finishing the swim first. Onto the kayaks and Dan Raymond powered his way through the field with a record paddle time. Locals Mark Phillips and Dan Raymond were both very quick through the bush and Mark finished off the day with the quickest cycle time to secure the win in record time. Kate Kalajzich capitalized on navigation difficulties by Ali Lockley to secure the women's title. Ali who flew through the course will be a real threat to all-comers next year for sure.
Well done to everyone who took part. You are all amazing adventurers.
The Friday Mountain Bike Shoot-out saw a new record set by local "Fat Biker" Mark Phillips, in a time of 29:56. Close on his heals was Mark Smith who set a fantastic pace on the first time he had seen the Lake Argyle Track. It was a husband and wife double with Susie Williams taking the female Shoot-out.
Saturday team action was fast and furious with new run and cycle course records set. However, it was the "40+" team who took the win in just over 4 and 1/2 hours with solid performances in all four legs. The "Monsoon Mummas" took the female team prize. Great to have over 70 participants in the team's event.
The kids had been practicing and watching the action all day and they finally got their opportunity at 4pm. 50 kids hit the water and tracks in a blaze of sound and and organised mayhem in the Junior Adventure Challenge with smiles all the way. Well done to the next generation of adventurers.
A great presentation dinner was enjoyed by all with the teams partying hard and solo's preparing for the massive challenge ahead.
15 solo racers hit the 2km swim at 7am with Karratha husband and wife (Rhys and Kate) finishing the swim first. Onto the kayaks and Dan Raymond powered his way through the field with a record paddle time. Locals Mark Phillips and Dan Raymond were both very quick through the bush and Mark finished off the day with the quickest cycle time to secure the win in record time. Kate Kalajzich capitalized on navigation difficulties by Ali Lockley to secure the women's title. Ali who flew through the course will be a real threat to all-comers next year for sure.
Well done to everyone who took part. You are all amazing adventurers.
Swim, Run, Mountain Bike & Paddle Adventure in the Remote East Kimberley
The 2016 Lake Argyle Adventure Race - Be part of the Challenge!
Image: Len Dray
Multi-Day Format - Double the fun, double the adventure!
To increase participation, provide more exciting events and cater for everyone - 2016 will again see multiple event formats.
Saturday 3rd September:
Teams will race over an exciting course with an easy to access central transition point at Lake Argyle Resort (family friendly). Race in relay teams of 2, 3 or 4 in the 2km swim, 9km run, 32km mountain bike and 7km paddle.
Junior Adventure Challenge: Registrations 3:30pm Saturday for a 4:00pm race start. Free entry.
6-8 years: 40m pool swim, 700m run, 1500m cycle.
9-13 years: 250m lake swim, 1km run, 2.4km cycle.
Sunday 4th September:
Solo competitors will battle it out over an amazing course, which takes competitors down the Ord River, with remote transition points and exciting terrain. Swim 2km, paddle 13km, adventure traverse 6km, mountain bike 21km.
Friday 2nd September:
A warm-up Mountain Bike Shoot-out will take place Friday afternoon to kick off the adventure action. A two lap time trial of the new Rotary Lake Argyle MTB track - starting and finishing at the track entrance on Lake Argyle Road.
Details on our Event Info Page.
To increase participation, provide more exciting events and cater for everyone - 2016 will again see multiple event formats.
Saturday 3rd September:
Teams will race over an exciting course with an easy to access central transition point at Lake Argyle Resort (family friendly). Race in relay teams of 2, 3 or 4 in the 2km swim, 9km run, 32km mountain bike and 7km paddle.
Junior Adventure Challenge: Registrations 3:30pm Saturday for a 4:00pm race start. Free entry.
6-8 years: 40m pool swim, 700m run, 1500m cycle.
9-13 years: 250m lake swim, 1km run, 2.4km cycle.
Sunday 4th September:
Solo competitors will battle it out over an amazing course, which takes competitors down the Ord River, with remote transition points and exciting terrain. Swim 2km, paddle 13km, adventure traverse 6km, mountain bike 21km.
Friday 2nd September:
A warm-up Mountain Bike Shoot-out will take place Friday afternoon to kick off the adventure action. A two lap time trial of the new Rotary Lake Argyle MTB track - starting and finishing at the track entrance on Lake Argyle Road.
Details on our Event Info Page.
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