The Amazons Australia
MISSION BEACH
Cassowary Coast
Tropical North Queensland
July 6-10 2025
The Amazons Australia
Adventure Racing World Series
All Women's Stage Adventure Race
Adventure Racing World Series and Tri Adventure are thrilled to announce The Amazons Australia.
The first ever ARWS all-female adventure race.
The event will be located on the Cassowary Coast, Tropical North Queensland, Australia 6-10 July 2025.
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​​“We already know women are tough.
But now it’s time to show the world just what tough can do.”
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Adventure Racing is one of the most extreme sports in the world. Athletes race unsupported across the wilderness for multiple days. Adventure Racing is traditionally a team sport, made up of two, three of four members. The ARWS Rankings only ever recognised mixed teams, until now!
The Amazons Australia will see all-female teams of two embark on a 3-day extreme adventure, combining trekking, navigation, mountain biking, paddling and mystery challenges to test their skills and resilience in the heart of Australia's rugged and brutal tropics. As this is a stage event, teams will race by day, then rest, relax and recover by night.
They will battle mother nature’s dense rainforests, crocodile-inhabited rivers, unpredictable weather, fatigue, mental and physical challenges in a bid to be crowned Amazon Warriors.
Designed to bring elite adventure racers, athletes from other disciplines, adventurers, friends and mothers together on the same humbling playing field, The Amazons Australia promises to transcend boundaries and create life-changing bonds.
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The ARWS and Tri Adventure are on a mission to:
• create a monumental, life-changing, and long-standing event, that allures more women every year
• encourage women to push past their boundaries and test their limits
• encourage a new demographic to try adventure-racing
• raise the profile of women in adventure racing
• show the world that women are TOUGH
• make sure the historical journey and evolution of the race is well-documented
• use the powers of social media to promote fitness health and sustainability
We are beyond excited to see this event evolve and capture the hearts, imaginations, and minds of women across the world.
Are you ready to become an AMAZON?
EARLY ENTRIES OPEN 15 NOVEMBER 2024​​​​
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What is an Adventure Race?
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Traditionally adventure racing includes trekking, mountain biking, and paddling although races can incorporate a multitude of other adventurous activities. Where competitors need to have specific skills for any of these other disciplines, these are usually specified by the event organisers in advance, so that competitors have plenty of time to develop their skills and practice. Navigation with a map and compass is one of the key components of adventure racing, so competitors should be able to navigate on foot, bike and on the water using only the maps provided by the event organisers.
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The Amazons Australia in 2025 is being conducted as a stage race which means that racing will take place over a number of stages and have a start and finish time each day. There will be no night racing in the Amazons Australia however participants will still be required to carry all of the mandatory equipment for personal safety.
The Amazons Australia - FAST FACTS
Event Name: The Amazons Australia
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Adventure Racing World Series: World First All-Female ARWS Stage Race
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Event Type: 3 Day Stage Adventure Race for teams of two.
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Duration: 3 Stages over 3 days - up to 8 hours per day (daylight hours only)
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Location: Mission Beach, Cassowary Coast, Tropical North Queensland
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Dates: 6 - 10 July 2025
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Activities: Trekking, mountain biking, paddling in remote and challenging environments including some extra mystery activities revealed each day.
Navigation: Participants use map reading and compass skills to get through the course checkpoints.
Format: Each day includes meet up, map handout, briefing, racing, finish line refreshments, an opportunity to kick back and relax and share stories.
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Registration & Gear Checks: Before the event starts all participants will need to register and complete gear checks so that teams are prepared for the adventure ahead.
Special Events: Happy hour at sunset on arrival, official welcoming ceremony, official awards and presentation ceremony including guest speakers - CEO ARWS, elite athletes, notable female leaders and adventure racers.
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Are you ready to become an Amazon: The event is open to women aged 15+ (accompanied by a female 18+)
We expect that competitors will comprise of seasoned and novice adventure racers, athletes from other endurance backgrounds, mums, daughters, sisters, friends and women seeking adventure. The course will allow for those with a bit more experience to go further, while still be achievable for women wanting to step up from one day racing.
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ENTRIES OPEN 15 NOVEMBER 2024
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