- What are Adventure Races?
Adventure Races with Activ Challenge invlove individuals and teams racing each other by running, kayaking, cycling from start to finish. Some events require navigation techniques and mental challenges. Most events will include some surprises, like abseiling, caving and scrambling your way to the finish.
- What are stages in Adventure Races?
Activ Challenge organises adventure races of different durations, from 3 hours to 3 1/2 days. Events have between one and six stages. A stage can be timed, so you need to finish within a certain time period or be penalised. Some stages are races to finish, so the first team back to the finish.
- What can I be expected to do in a stage?
Lasting 2 to 5 hours, each stage can be made up of a variety of scenarios. Getting from A to B by mountain bike and kayak. Perhaps navigate to a variety of control points within a certain time to complete a physical or mental task. The further the control point is from base, or the more difficult the navigation, the better score you get.
- Do I have to be fit to complete an adventure race?
You do not have to be a top class athlete. The London Marathon now attracts athletes of all shapes and sizes and of all abilities. Adventure races with Activ Challenge will suit all levels. Just ensure you do not have any medical issues that make it dangerous for you to compete in physical challenges.
- Do I need any specialist kit or equipment?
No. Most adventure racers hire the mountain bikes and kayaks, although the elite athletes do tend to have their own. Each Activ Adventure Race has a recommendaed kit list and we can help you out.
- Where do you hold your events?
We hold our adventure races and corporate events in the national parks. If you ever need a rest on a trail then take a moment to take in the beauty of your surroundings.
- Do you run any training courses?
Yes, we run training courses for a variety of individuals, groups and companies. These courses range from adventure race training, mountain bike skills courses, navigation training and assessment, to company team training for major events like the Microsoft Challenge. Ask for details and we will do our best to help.
- What level is the navigation? Will I cope?
The navigation can be as difficult as you want it to be. We expect a basic level of knowledge but you will do better if you have some epxerience. We do offer help and short navigation sessions for you at events if you need help. We are there to help you and all you need to do is ask.
- How old do you need to be to compete?
Activ Challenge events are eseentially for those over 18. However, we have a huge amount of epxerience organising activity and adventure camps for children at activcamps. If you are under eighteen and wish to compete at one of our adventure races then drop us a line and we will ensure you can have fun too.
