General News
30 March, 2022
An Act Of Defiance
Red Bull Defiance will hit the shores of Mission Beach and surrounds again, with over 160 competitors, across 80 teams, all competing in a three-day multi-sport adventure race.
Sold out in under two weeks, the event covers over 150km of the Cassowary Coast’s beautiful yet brutal terrain, the world-class endurance race features a combination of trail running, mountain biking, rafting, kayaking and mystery tasks.
Based out of Mission Beach, the event will stretch from the Tully River at Cardstone, to Mena Creek and out to Dunk Island, showcasing the extreme diversity of our region.
Tourism portfolio holder, Councillor Renee McLeod, said the event presents a huge opportunity to show off our backyard and will be a great boost for our local economy.
“Held for the first time in 2019 and unfortunately being postponed in both 2020 and 2021 (due to COVID-19), Council is again excited to host the event in 2022 and welcome back the Red Bull Defiance Team, competitors and their support crews and families to our region.
“Recently, Council met with the Red Bull Defiance Team and Outer Limits Adventure Fitness event organisers to discuss course details, event logistics and on the ground support.
“It was exciting to hear of the work the event team has been doing locally to prepare for Red Bull Defiance 2022.
“A strong focus has been to engage with local businesses and community groups and leverage their support to deliver a premium, yet local experience for competitors,” said Councillor McLeod.
Sam Stedman, Director of Outer Limits Adventure Fitness said it has been great connecting and working with local community to finalise preparations for the event.
“Already we have partnered local catering business Tuskers Tuckerbox and Catering and Mission Beach Surf Life Savers for their services and facilities to create a Hub for the athletes.
“Everyone has been great to work with and we are still reaching out to other community groups to assist with volunteering.
“Our Team is so excited to again bring this event to the Cassowary Coast region and showcasing not only the amazing natural assets that the community is home to but also the great community members which we have come to know,” said Mr Stedman.
For more information, please contact Council on 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au
