Blue Mountains National Park provides the challenge: bush trails, bikes, boats, and a map instead of a straightforward run. The Max Adventure Race Series - Blue Mountains is described as "Short, fast and fun," fitting for a two-person event targeting runners interested in adventure racing but not ready for an expedition.
Participants will transition between trail running, mountain biking, and kayaking while navigating and finding checkpoints. Beginners often compete in pairs, with the pace being "fun, fast and furious." Kayaks are supplied, and bike hire is an option, so the key requirement is a teammate who remains effective when navigation becomes difficult.