Nov 8-13: AR World Championships – Portugal XPD
AR First: Satellite + Mobile Tracking
In a first in adventure racing, teams participating in the 2009 AR World Championships in Portugal, will be using both satellite and mobile network trackers, to take advantage of the more reliable transmission of mobile trackers (where mobile coverage is good) as well as the universal coverage offered by satellite trackers. TrackMe360 is providing the satellite GPS beacons for the race. Check out the Live Coverage here (coming soon).
About ARWC2009 – XPD Portugal
The race will be the Adventure Race World Championship 2009, in a new edition of Portugal XPD Race
Portugal will once more welcome the best international adventure racing teams, allowing them to explore the vast potentialities of the central region of the country. It will be an opportunity to see the best teams in the world to compete between them at the highest level in Adventure Racing, demonstrating their skills and their knowledge.
Estoril Portugal XPD Race aims to showcase the potential of Portugal as a prime location for Adventure Racing and the skills of the Portuguese for organizing large international sporting events.
The 2009edition of the XPD race will be organised as follows:
Dates: 8th to 13th of November 2009
Total estimated distance: 700/800 km
Length/Format: 5 days (approximately 120 hours to complete the race)/Non-Stop
Support: Provided by the organisation
Teams of 4 members
Compulsory at least one female member
Non-Stop format
All elements always competing
With Prize-money
The winner will be the Adventure Race World Champiom 2009