Abu Dhabi Adventure Race - $200,000 Prize Purse

June 25th, 2007 Wade

If flying half way around the world to load your gear on a camel and race through the desert sounds like an adventure you can’t live without then check this race out. Complete with ancient buildings, mountains, hiking, sea kayaking, rope work, orienteering, and even…. inline skating?? With its interesting variety of disciplines and the unique setting, this could be an epic race. Oh, and did we mention $200,000 in prizes, and only 30 teams can enter?

The Scoop:

• A 6-day expedition length adventure race, open to co-ed teams of 4.
• Race logistics is catered for by the Organization.
• A maximum of 30 international teams can participate in this first edition, registration is on a first come / first served basis.
• Prize purse of around 200 000 USD.
• Disciplines: Sea Kayak, orienteering, rope works, camel hiking , MTB, & inline skating. (Carpet riding has not been announced as of yet)
• Registration fee: 3500 Euros / team Includes: logistics & assistance at the race, Sea Kayak equipment, 2 hotel nights (B&B) prior to departure + 1 at the arrival, food at the bivouacs, dinner & prize giving ceremony.

Check their site as more information is added: Abu Dhabi Adventure

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