The Amazons Australia
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The Amazons Australia : Competitor information
The Amazons Australia is an all-women adventure stage race held in Mission Beach, Cassowary Coast, Tropical North Queensland. The event is part of the Adventure Racing World Series Oceania region and was the first ARWS all-women event in 2025. The 2027 edition is scheduled for 1 to 4 July 2027 (TBC).
Racing is conducted as a stage race with a designated start and finish time each day. There is no night racing, and competitors can expect to be on course for up to eight hours per day. The principal disciplines are trekking, mountain biking, and paddling. Navigation with map and compass is required on foot, bike and water using only the maps provided by organisers. A course schematic is usually published seven to ten days before the event.
Mandatory equipment is required and will be checked at registration and at any time during the event. Kayaks, paddles and PFDs are provided for ocean legs but BYO paddles and PFDs are permitted; helmets are required and one throw bag per team must be carried. Teams must supply their own mountain bikes; e-bikes are not permitted. Each team of two may be supplied with two gear drop bags of no more than 5 L and 5 kg each. Water is available at most transition areas. Age limits are 15 years with a parent or adult and 18 years unaccompanied. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
