EVENT SCHEDULE
Red Bull Defiance will be held in the Mission Beach area in the beautiful state of Queensland.
The event will be held over three days, from August 25th – 27th 2023.
Day 1 includes a prologue that will involve competitors competing in beach activities and kayaking. It will also include formal registration, equipment familiarisation, athlete safety briefs and gear reviews. It is compulsory for all athletes to attend day 1. If you do not attend day 1 you will not be able to compete. Please ensure your travel plans accommodate this.
Day 2 and day 3 will be the race which will comprise trail running, mountain biking, kayaking, rafting, ropes courses and mystery stages. The course is designed to challenge you physically and mentally. To complete the course you will need to be in peak physical condition. Ensure that you have prepared adequately with your training but also the gear and equipment that you bring. This could be the difference between successfully completing the course and falling short.
FRIDAY 25TH AUGUST
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
12:00pm to 3:00pm |
Competitor Sign In Equipment Check (Mandatory Gear & Bike) Equipment Familiarisation (Kayak, Raft) |
EVENT HQ, South Mission Beach |
|
12:00pm to 3:00pm |
Bike and Bag Drop - TA2 (Bag B) |
EVENT HQ, South Mission Beach |
|
3:00pm |
Official Event Opening & Welcome to Country |
EVENT HQ, South Mission Beach |
|
3:10pm to 4:00pm |
Competitor Briefing |
EVENT HQ, South Mission Beach |
|
4:30pm to 5:30pm |
Prologue |
EVENT HQ, South Mission Beach |
|
6:00pm |
Carb Dinner |
Tuskers, South Mission Beach |
SATURDAY 26TH AUGUST
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
4:50am |
Bus Transfer to Tully |
Opposite Caravan Park, corner of South Mission Beach Rd and Kennedy Esplanade Rd, South Mission Beach |
|
6:20am |
Start of Day 2 - Stage 1- Rafting (Rafts start in 30 sec waves) |
Tully Gorge Rd, above Cardstone |
|
1:50pm |
CUT OFF TA2 (End of Run) |
TA2 Hinson Trail head (Start of ride) |
|
3:00pm |
CUT OFF Stage 3 (MTB) |
Gorrell Trail Western Side |
|
2:00pm to 7:00pm |
Competitors Finish |
Mena Creek Oval |
|
4:30pm |
Bus 1 back to South Mission Beach |
Mena Creek Oval |
|
5:45pm |
Bus 2 back to South Mission Beach |
Mena Creek Oval |
|
6:00pm to 8:00pm |
Bag Pick Up |
EVENT HQ, South Mission Beach |
|
7:15pm |
Bus 3 back to South Mission Beach |
Mena Creek Oval |
SUNDAY 27TH AUGUST
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
5:30am to 6:45am |
Bike Drop |
EVENT HQ, South Mission Beach |
|
5:30am to 6:45am |
Bag Drop (TA4 & TA5) |
EVENT HQ, South Mission Beach |
|
7:00am |
Start of Day 3 - Stage 4 - Kayak |
EVENT HQ, South Mission Beach |
|
11:00am |
CUT OFF Stage 6 (Kayak) |
Dunk Island, TA3 |
|
2:15pm |
CUT OFF Stage 7 (MTB) |
EVENT HQ, South Mission Beach |
|
4:45pm |
CUT OFF Stage 8 (Run) |
Jackey Jackey Rd, TA5 |
|
12:15pm to 6:30pm |
Competitors Finish Race |
EVENT HQ, South Mission Beach |
|
5:30pm Onwards |
After Party |
EVENT HQ, South Mission Beach |
|
6:00pm |
Presentation |
EVENT HQ, South Mission Beach |
|
6:00pm |
Equipment Pick Up |
EVENT HQ, South Mission Beach |
Important Note: You must be self-sufficient on all stages for water and nutrition. You must wear your Race number / ID and or bib on all stages at all times.