XPD - Australia's Expedition Adventure Race

XPD - "As much an expedition as a race"

XPD is Australia’s own expedition length adventure race. Up to 50 teams of four competitors from Australia and overseas will trek, mountain bike and kayak in this world renowned expedition. The 5th Edition will be held in Cairns from 17-28 May 2010 with entries opening 16 Aug 09.

XPD is open to mixed, all male or all female teams of four. The exact course is kept secret until 24hrs before the start. Then with much excitement and anticipation, teams are provided a course booklet and their race maps. The course booklet contains the location of each of the race checkpoints. Once teams start, racing is 24 hours per day; teams choose when and where they will sleep. The winning team is expected to complete the course in 4-5 days. All other teams will be permitted up to 10 days to complete the expedition without mid-race cut offs. XPD will be challenging for first time racers and experienced teams alike.

In the spirit of a true expedition, teams will be unsupported with their equipment, pre-packed in plastic trunks, being moved to various points on the course by the race organisers.

Held approximately every 18 months, Edition 5 is scheduled for 17-28 May 2010 . It will be “as much an expedition as a race”. HQ will be located in Cairns in Tropical North Queensland.

As a member of the AR World Series, XPD is a qualifying event for the Adventure Race World Championship. The AR World Series is an international circuit of premiere adventure races in 10 countries culminating every 12 months in the Adventure Racing World Championships.