Sport
4 September, 2022
Ona Mission: ADVENTURE IN TROPICAL PARADISE
ARE you ready for an adventure in tropical paradise? Registrations have opened for the longest-running multisport event in North Queensland – the Ona Mission Multisport Adventure Race in Mission Beach and on Dunk Island.
Cassowary Coast Multisport Club president Richard Blanchette said locals were preparing for an influx of runners, bike riders and paddlers in town leading up to Sunday, September 18, and many locals were also in training for the adventure race.
“We have solo and team entries and two course distances, to cater for a wide range of people because this event has always been as much about getting out there and giving it a go as competitive racing,’’ he said.
“Every year we’re seeing more locals and we’re expecting record numbers this year with the new Paradise Runs group in Mission Beach on Saturdays and the growth of the Mission Beach Outrigger Canoe Club. We also have a strong following in Townsville and Cairns, and entrants from southern Queensland and interstate. We’re hoping that increases this year with the surge in domestic holidays.”
Ona Mission begins with a paddle to Dunk Island and a run through world-heritage rainforest up to the island lookout. After paddling back to the mainland, competitors hit the beach and rainforest trails on their mountain bikes before a final run on the sand.
To find out more, and to register, visit: www.ccmclub.org.au
