Freycinet Challenge
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Freycinet Challenge 2027 : Course and format
The Freycinet Challenge is a two-day multi-sport event held at the Freycinet Peninsula at Coles Bay, Tasmania on 2–3 October 2027. Athletes may compete as solo entrants, in teams, or enter selected single stages. Competitors are grouped by age category with separate male and female categories; team categories include all male, all female or mixed teams.
The event comprises eight stages over two days, with four stages run on each day. Maps are available for each stage.
- Stage 1 Trail Run - 17 kms (Juniors 9 kms)
- Stage 2 Kayak - 10 kms (Juniors 5 kms)
- Stage 3 Road Bike - 40 kms
- Stage 4 Mountain Bike - 17 kms (Juniors 14 kms)
- Stage 5 Kayak - 10 kms (Juniors 5 kms)
- Stage 6 Road Bike - 40 kms
- Stage 7 Mountain Bike - 17 kms (Juniors 14 kms)
- Stage 8 Trail Run - 10 kms
The two-day format begins with all two-day competitors at stage 1 on day one; one-day competitors start at stage 5 on day two, joining those who completed stages 1–4. The programme includes trail running, sea kayaking, road cycling and mountain bike cross-country stages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.