- Tuesday 3 September 2024
The Questars Winter Adventure Race Series
The Questars Winter Adventure Race Series is the perfect blend of trail running, mountain biking and pure adventure. Our events offer you the very best of adventure racing in some of England’s most stunning locations.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced adventure racer, Questars events provide a welcoming atmosphere that challenge all skill levels. With bike hire available, all you need to join in the fun is a pair of running shoes and a sense of adventure!
Since 2001, the Questars Adventure Race Series has been a cornerstone of the UK adventure racing scene. Our events are all about participation, enjoyment and personal challenge, making them accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
We have designed the winter format with flexibility in mind, allowing all abilities and experience levels to take part. You can choose to race solo or as part of a team of up to four people, with a variety of event options available.
Event Options:
- Run & Bike FULL (5-Hour Adventure Race): Immerse yourself in the ultimate winter adventure with 5 hours of challenging trail running and mountain biking.
- Run & Bike TASTER (3-Hour Adventure Race): Ideal for those new to adventure racing, this 3-hour race offers a thrilling introduction to the sport.
- Run-Only (2-Hour Trail Run Orienteering Event): If running is your passion, this 2-hour orienteering event is a fantastic way to explore the great outdoors.
- Bike-Only (2-Hour Mountain Bike Orienteering Event): Perfect for bike enthusiasts, this 2-hour mountain bike orienteering challenge is tailored just for you.
During each event, you will navigate using a map and compass, aiming to reach as many checkpoints as possible within the given time limit. Each checkpoint carries a different point value, and the winners are determined not by speed or distance, but by the ability to strategically collect the most points – a true test of both brains and brawn!
One of the unique features of Questars adventure races is the absence of minimum distances. This gives you the freedom to decide how far you want to run or bike within the time limit, allowing for a personalized and strategic approach to each race.
2024 Winter Series Locations:
- Berkshire Downs: Saturday, 9th November
- Cotswolds: Saturday, 7th December
- New Forest: Saturday, 11th January
- Forest of Dean: Saturday, 15th February
Each location offers a unique experience, with beautiful trails, hidden gems and plenty of adventure waiting to be discovered.
The Questars Winter Series Championship
The Questars Winter Series Championship spans the four winter races starting in the Berkshire Downs in November and culminating in the Forest of Dean in February. This series of races is not just about testing your physical limits but also about strategy and embracing the unexpected challenges that adventure racing throws your way. Full details can be found on our Series Championship page with the key details below:
- Your top three results count towards your series score so consistency and performance across multiple races matter.
- No registration is required to take part in the series – series scores are automatically calculated for every finisher of every race, irrespective of the number of races they’ve done.
- Series scores are calculated for every unique team member’s name so make sure your name is spelt the same for every race that you enter.
- Changing teams / team names throughout the series won’t affect your series score.
- Series prizes will be awarded to those at the top of the series leaderboard, i.e. those with the highest series scores, after the final race of the series. The competition is fierce!
- In the event of a tie at the top, head-to-head race results will be used to determine the series winner (i.e. who beat who in the races in which all the tied participants took part). If this is also tied then the combined times (only for these head-to-head races) will be used, with the person with the fastest cumulative time being crowned the series champion.
We look forward to seeing you soon for a winter adventure!
