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Calling All Weekend Warriors!

The Samsung Action Asia Challenge is back
and bigger than ever.

This year's Hong Kong event launches the first in the new series of Action Asia Challenge adventure races that expands to five races and extends throughout Asia Pacific over 2003-2004.

In addition to the main adventure race, this season's event has expanded to a sports and recreation bonanza for the whole family. The Family Fun Day adventure concourse will feature a mini-Challenge race for children, demonstrations of everything from mountain biking to wall climbing, in-line skating and zip-lining.

There are mystery nature treks through Hong Kong's stunning Country Park trails and loads of surprise hands on events aimed at getting everyone in on the action, from grandparents to youngsters.

The new Action Asia Challenge series will feature four regular adventure races, plus a premier fifth race requiring competitor qualification or an invitation to enter.

Race Format

The race is a three person per team event. Teams qualify over five categories: Open Men's, Open Women's, Mixed, Masters and University. The course covers a distance of between 30 and 50 kilometers of seriously challenging terrain.

Race disciplines will include:

  • Trail and road running

  • Abseiling, general rope work and rock climbing

  • Mountain biking

  • Jungle trekking

  • Swimming

  • Ocean and fresh water kayaking

  • Orienteering

  • Special tests designed to test competitors outdoor survival skills, team work as well as physical and mental endurance

Are you up to The Challenge?

Registration for the October 5 Hong Kong Samsung Action Asia Challenge is HK$1500 for all five main categories.*

Registration fees for the University Team category is HK$750.*

To apply, simply download the application form - (requires Adobe Acrobat) and return by post, fax, or email.

International Teams note: Please register early as we are trying to organize hotel and airfare discounts.

All proceeds will be donated to local charities, including the Action Asia Foundation.

Edited by Dave Shultz

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