Entries Open For The Colts’ Programs

Raid Adventures are excited to announce Australia’s first youth only adventure race: the Colts Raid. With a training Academy day to deliver the necessary skills prior to the race and low barriers for entry, grab a team of friends and join the future of adventure racing. Entries are now open and places are limited, with all the details you need to know up online.

The Colts Academy

When: Sunday 15 April 2018 (8am – 3pm)
Where: Enoggera Reservoir, The Gap
Who: Open to individuals (up to age 21 + family members)
What: An adventure racing skills training day covering mountain biking, kayaking and navigation, including a small practice event. The Colts Academy will be run as a not-for-profit event through the QLD Rogaine Association.  Find more information HERE.

The Colts Raid

When: Sunday 22 April 2018 (8am – 1pm)
Where: Lake Wivenhoe
Who: Teams of 4 (Colts, Cubs and Family categories)
What: A 3 hour scatter course adventure race taking in the lake, bushland and trails of Wivenhoe Dam. Find more information HERE.

Mentor Program

Looking to help the next wave of young Australian adventure racers? Want a free run on our youth only course? We are looking for semi-experienced adventure racers to help steward our Cubs teams at the Colts Raid. Find out more and register your interest on our Youth Mentor page HERE.

QLD Secondary Orienteering Series

Want to master the most important skill in adventure racing: Navigation? Raid Adventures is partnering with the 2018 Orienteering QLD Secondary Schools Series.  With three events on 26 April, 31 May and 21 June, these short races are sure to sharpen your nav skills.  And any student that attends two or more events goes into the random draw to win a free team entry into a future Raid Colts race (valued at $300).

With the Colts category of major international adventure races booming, it has never been a more exciting time to be a young adventure racer. Read more about why we are encouraging youth adventure racing here. Take your first steps into this exciting sport with the Colts Raid events.