5th August 2008

Urban Max Adventure Series – Melbourne venue announced!
30th August 2008 - Melbourne CBD

Melbourne is set to explode on the 30th August when the Urban Max bandwagon comes to town for the first race in the 2008 series. Early bird entries close on the 15th August so take advantage of a reduced entry fee by getting your entry in before the cut off date. The race will be hosted from the Powerhouse venue on the shores of Albert Park Lake. It is a perfect backdrop to what will be a fun and exciting day on the streets of Melbourne.

Haven't got your entry in yet - click here to enter now.

Volunteers
We are putting the call out for volunteers to assist with the Urban Max in Melbourne (30th August). If you are a competitor and your friends or partner are coming along to support you, why not ask them to volunteer. They get a free shirt, cap, free food and drink and a big hug from the race director. Their day could consist of helping with team registration, timing or manning fun and exciting checkpoints!

If you are keen to be part of the Urban Max, send Henry an email.

Kathmandu MAX12 Hour and MAX24 Hour - Both 60% full - Race HQ Announced!
20-21st September 2008 - Lake Macquarie, NSW Central Coast

Entries for the MAX12 Hour and MAX 24 Hour are now both at 60% full! With the recent anouncement of the MAX12 Hour, entries for this event have already caught up to the MAX 24Hour.

Not entered yet? Get your entry in now. Enter Here

Race HQ Announced!
Wangi Point Lakeside Holiday Park will host the start and finish of the 2008 Kathmandu MAX12 Hour and MAX24 Hour. Located on the untouched foreshore of beautiful Lake Macquarie, Wangi Point Lakeside Holiday Park has natural bushland and lake access on its doorstep, an ideal place to get away from it all!

There is no need to book your camping accomodation, but if you prefer to spend the weekend with a little more of the home comforts then Wangi Point Lakeside Holiday Park has some Villas, Cabins and Powered Sites available to book, there are a limited number of these available, so get in quick. Contact the Park directly to book one of these accomodation options.
Remember, Friday night camping is FREE for the 12Hour event and Friday and Saturday night camping is FREE for the 24Hour event.

Follow the links below for more information about Wangi Point Lakeside Holiday Park.
Wangi Point Lakeside Holiday Park - map, accomodation, prices.

Tough Bloke Challenge - Time to Harden Up!
13th December 2008

In the summer of 2008, men and women will rise from their comfortable armchairs and flock to the outskirts of Sydney where a challenge will determine the toughest of them all. Unlike any other endurance event in Australia, there will be no place for designer shorts or a pair of flashy runners! You will rely solely on the guts and determination that lies deep within as you take on a race that is likely to be the toughest thing you'll ever do. Welcome to Tough Bloke Challenge! It's time to harden up!

From the stables of Maximum Adventure comes an off road running event that combines the challenges of cross country running, man made and natural obstacles, water crossings, mud and some unexpected surprises. The challenge is simple, clear the obstacles and get around the course in as short a time as possible to be in the running for the coveted Tough Challenge Trophy!

"Running is the core discipline of the Tough Bloke Challenge but competitors should be prepared for anything .. and don't expect to be clean when you come out on the other side" states race director, Gary Farebrother adding that "the taste of mud and sweat will be familiar by the end of the day"

Located only 1.5hrs from Sydney, the course is set amongst the native bush land of the area and will cover a distance of approximately 10km. It is estimated that top competitors will clear the course in just over an hour with the back markers taking as long as two and a half hours. The exact location of the course will be announced shortly on the event website.

Contrary to the name, the event is also open to females in the "Tough Chick" category and a range of age categories. Says Farebrother, "men and women of all ages will enjoy this event, everyone likes to get down and dirty once in a while! It's 100% unadulterated fun, an opportunity to be a kid again." Every particpant who completes the challlenge will receive a finishers certificate and an opportunity at unlimited bragging rights!

The Tough Bloke Challenge will take place on the 13th December 2008 with entries opening in early September. Entries must must be completed online, for more information visit the Tough Bloke Challenge website at here