Patagonia Expedition Race
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The PATAGONIA EXPEDITION RACE is an annually adventure race, located in Patagonia, Chile, after Antarctica the most southern region of the world. Competitors in mixed teams of four athletes rival in the disciplines sea kayaking, orienteering, mountain biking and rope activities.
Since its founding in 2004, courses from 320 miles (520 km) up to 680 miles (1100 km) in 2007 had to be absolved in 9 to 12 days. Largely relying only on psychological and physical strength the participants are solely allowed to use compass and map to find their way to the beautiful but deserted Patagonia. Therefore the Patagonia Expedition Race is one of the most extreme existing adventure races and the edition of 2007 was the longest race of its kind ever made.
Though the challenge in sports is one main aspect the other goal of the race is to communicate and to sensitise the ecological uniqueness and the rich cultural heritage of Patagonia. The race gathered increasing medial awareness over the years and was featured in several international magazines, papers and TV broadcasts.
The fifth summer edition of PATAGONIA EXPEDITION RACE has finished the 22nd of february. The geography, the long distances and the climatic conditions have made this a very challenging race for all those that have been part of this adventure at the end of the world. Half way through the course, a trekking section of 110 kilometers made drop out 6 of the 11 participating teams.
