Questars Adventure Race - New Forest, Hampshire

Event Details The first event in the 2012 Questars Adventure Race Series returns to an area of the New Forest not used last year. The New Forest Questars is always the most popular adventure race in the series. The Questars team put on a very well run and hugely popular event so it's fun for beginners and experts alike.

The event base is ideally located in the heart of the New Forest and is within easy walking distance from Brockenhurst railway station, which is on the London mainline if you want to come by train.

The new course covers a great variety of terrain including classic New Forest woodlands and moors, and it utilises the extensive network of cycleways and footpaths to offer a great deal of route choice. Whilst the area is relatively flat, the variety of terrain offers a good challenge for experienced adventure racers and novices alike. Kayaking will be on the tidal estuary part of the wonderfully scenic Beaulieu River.

In previous years all available places have sold out many weeks ahead of the closing date for entries. So its recommended that you let us know by the 18th February if you are interested so we can secure a place.

Race Format Due to the way Questars are planned they attract people of all levels from beginners through to some of Britain's best adventure racers. Both the one-day and the two-day races accommodate all-comers.

The competitions are designed for teams of 1, 2, 3 or 4 people.

Questars Trio races have three stages – trail running, mountain biking and kayaking. Within each stage there are a range of checkpoints to visit. Each checkpoint has a value and the winners are those that have accumulated the most points within the time limit. The race is continuous. Transition between stages is all part of the race. Teams choose in which order to do each stage.

Navigation between checkpoints is straight forward, with the course set so that you can make use of the many cycle tracks, footpaths and bridleways in each area.

Event Base Brockenhurst College, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7ZE

Facilities Available Car parking area and indoor hall for briefing and prize giving, plus refreshments, toilets, changing rooms and showers.

Event Timings - Provisional SAT 24 - MASTERS (6 hrs)

0815 - Race pack collection opens
0845 - Event briefing (lasts approx. 15 mins)
0930 - Earliest start time
1620 - Latest finish time
1700 - Results and prize giving

Bike Hire Bikes for this event can be hired locally. Details will be added here nearer the event (i.e. in the New Year).