Legend Expedition Race is a true test of endurance, where participants will cover up to 500 kilometres in six days, using only their own strength, skills and teamwork to complete the course.
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Race headquarters is based in Murray Bridge in the Murray River region of South Australia, with the river itself forming the backbone of the journey through one of Australia’s most distinctive inland landscapes. Following the course introduction we shared a few weeks ago, it’s exciting to see teams beginning to prepare for a very different style of Legend expedition.
Now in its fourth edition it’s exciting to see the way the event continues to develop. Once again we’ve got a line-up of 24 teams across pairs and fours, with a mix of familiar faces returning alongside several first-time expedition racers and a number of local teams stepping onto the start line. After coastal, alpine and wilderness editions of the race, this course provides a taste of Australia’s red dirt interior as we begin looking ahead toward the Northern Territory in 2028.
The Murray River corridor shapes much of this year’s course and brings a stronger focus on paddling than previous editions. Teams should be prepared for several long paddle legs that will form key sections of the journey. While the overall distance remains similar to previous years, there is slightly less elevation gain, with the river system creating a different style of expedition challenge. The Half Course follows the same backbone route as the full course, sharing most major legs with only a small number of strategic shortcuts.
Conditions this year will be different from recent editions. Nights are expected to be cool but generally less consequential than some previous environments, although teams should still plan carefully for extended movement after dark. There are also several swim sections on the course where teams will carry their PFDs. A long bike leg of up to 150 kilometres will link major sections of the course and teams should plan carefully for water management across this section.
It’s going to be a real challenge and it will take teams everything they have to get it done. But the results will truly be worth it in a uniquely Australian setting.
Of course a big thanks goes out to everyone that has entered – this continues to be an exciting stage in the evolution of Legend and we’ve been looking forward to bringing the race to this region for some time. And while we’re focused on delivering this event, this is another important step in the ongoing Legend journey.
Special thanks must go to our sponsors Squirt for their support – it’s very much appreciated. And of course to the team that makes this happen and everyone that’s entered – bring on an awesome event!
