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About Oceania Series

The ARWS Oceania Circuit is a collection of the best mid-distance adventure races in the Oceania region.
Event organisers set a unique course to test athletes over 125-250km courses of non-stop day and night racing in the disciplines of trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, and navigation. Participating teams earn points towards their AR Regional Ranking and the winner of the Regional Championship gains an entry to the Adventure Racing World Championship.

To be get involved with ARWS Oceania Region and join ARWS Global Adventure Racing community do reach us at: info@arworldseries.com

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25
Jan

Oceania Series The MAGNIficent

World Champs Qualifier

"A classic unsupported-style expedition race through beautiful and rugged terrain of New Zealand's South Island. Single track, high mountains, jagged rock formations, canyons, classic mildish whitewater rivers will all play a part. Sure to be some suffering too. 

25 Jan - 02 Feb 2025
Distance
400km
Course Open
6 Days
Teams
Team of 4
Limit
50 teams

21
Feb

Oceania Series Adrenalin Quest

Stage Race

"Adrenalin Quest: More Than Just a Race—An Unforgettable Adventure

Get ready for an extraordinary challenge with Adrenalin Quest! This thrilling three-stage race is designed to push participants to their limits, drawing out the best of their skills, resilience, and teamwork. Set across breathtaking landscapes, Adrenalin Quest combines trekking, mountain biking, and kayaking for a multi-day adventure like no other. Each day, you’ll conquer a different stage before retreating to a comfortable night’s rest to recharge for the next day’s challenges.

21 Feb - 23 Feb 2025
Distance
250km
Course Open
3 Days
Teams
Team of 2
Limit
150 Participants

01
Mar

Oceania Series Legend Expedition Race

World Champs Qualifier

The Legend Expedition Race is Back in 2025

This is where Legends are made.

Feats of epic endurance. Pulling together when everything falls apart. Pushing on when everything in you wants to hit the emergency button. Helping your mates and pushing to the edge of what’s possible.

Discover what you’re made of – the stuff of Legends.

Legend Expedition race has an 8 year vision to circumnavigate Australia starting New South Wales and continuing each year around Australia to Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland and finishing in the Australian Capital Territory.

The 2025 edition of Legend heads to the wilds of Tasmania and will travel through some of the last true wilderness in the world.

The Legend Expedition Race is a classic non-stop 6 day adventure race involving trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and other adventure disciplines. Teams of two or four must navigate their way unsupported through an epic 500+km course.

Teams race day and night pushing themselves to the ultimate limits of human endurance. All team members must complete all sections of the course and they must never be separated by more than 100m.

01 Mar - 08 Mar 2025
Distance
500KM
Course Open
6 Days
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
40

06
Jul

Oceania Series The Amazons Australia

Stage Race

The Adventure Racing World Series and Tri Adventure and are proud and excited to announce the first ever ARWS all-female adventure race!

06 Jul - 10 Jul 2025
Distance
8Hours/day
Course Open
3Days
Teams
Team of 2
Limit
50 Teams

30
Aug

Oceania Series X-MARATHON

"This August, set against the rugged beauty of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, the X-Marathon 2025 invites teams to push their limits, forge deep connections, and journey through some of Australia’s most scenic landscapes.

Inspired by Legends
Race directors Serge and Maria, veterans of the global adventure racing scene, have drawn from their experiences in events like Eco-Challenge, Patagonia Expedition Race, ARWS events and Coast to Coast to shape X-Marathon. Each year, they bring elements from these iconic races into the X-Marathon, delivering an event that challenges, inspires, and unites participants. The result is a thrilling adventure race that is as mentally demanding as it is physically, offering a complete experience for adventurers of all levels.

A Decade of Adventure
Now a cornerstone in the adventure racing calendar, the X-Marathon has evolved from humble beginnings into a premier event, attracting elite teams from Australia and New Zealand. Whether for the thrill of competition or the chance to connect deeply with nature, the X-Marathon has been a stage where racers can test their boundaries, savor the journey, and create unforgettable memories.

Embracing Exploration
The X-Marathon is about far more than competition—it’s an invitation to explore and embrace the unknown. Racers traverse wild, remote landscapes around Lake Macquarie, navigating rugged terrain, dense forests, and untamed waterways. These natural challenges make each moment one of discovery, pushing racers to rely on their skills, teamwork, and endurance to conquer the course and unlock hidden gems along the way.

Courses for Every Adventurer
The X-Marathon offers three courses, each tailored to different skill levels. For beginners, the Mini 4-hour course is a perfect introduction to the adventure racing world. The Half 12-hour course is a more challenging test of endurance, while the Full 24-hour course demands everything from racers, promising an all-encompassing adventure. The ultimate prize for the Full course champions? A coveted entry to the 2025 ARWS World Championship in Canada, where winners will represent X-Marathon on a global stage.

Are You Ready to Join?
As the X-Marathon enters its second decade, it stands as a testament to adventure, innovation, and resilience. Rally your team, prepare for an unforgettable journey, and join us at Lake Macquarie for an experience that will leave you feeling alive, inspired, and ready to conquer the wild. The adventure awaits—are you ready?"

30 Aug - 31 Aug 2025
Distance
120km | 160km | 25km
Course Open
24hrs
Teams
Teams of 2 and 4
Limit
100 Teams

01
Nov

Oceania Series Total Recon 24

Regional Championship

Total Recon is the newest race, organised by Murraylands Multisports (MMI) with Morgan Coull as the Race Director. Morgan has raced XPD four times, competed in most of the other Oceania Series races and was a finisher at Eco-Challenge Fiji with Team Aussie Rescue. As Chairman of MMI he’s organised numerous sporting events and is on a mission to re-introduce Adventure Racing to South Australia.

01 Nov - 02 Nov 2025
Distance
130km
Course Open
24hours
Teams
Team of 2 & 4
Limit
60 Teams

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