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Trish Riley, an environmental journalist and author, lived in Fort Lauderdale for much of her career. For South Florida Adventures she reports on the recent Costa Rica Adventure Race. —– Palms swayed in the ocean breeze as we relaxed poolside in Costa Rica. We watched in amazement as dozens of guests hobbled past color-drenched tropical flowers, barely able to [...]
“Tired of the same old city triathlon format ?” ask organizers of the Down2Earth Off-Road Adventure Triathlon being held on Sept. 25 at Oleta River State Park in North Miami. “Come out to nature and experience the ultimate rush in trail running, kayaking and mountain biking like nothing else! The trail run will include single [...]
Part scavenger hunt, part wandering party, part workout, The Great Urban Race took place in South Beach on Jan. 30. A total of 220 participants, in teams of two people, navigated around the island by completing challenges. According to Lauren Shield, who helped organize the event, challenges included waxing a surfboard atF1RST Surf Shop, [...]
On Nov. 21 thrill seekers, outdoor enthusiasts, businesses and clubs had a chance to compete in a special race designed to explore the Upper Keys. The Amazing Race of Islamorada consisted of a three-mile run, a two-mile kayak trip and a six-mile bike ride. The event started at Robbie’s Marina and was sponsored by [...]
South Florida Adventures magazine is hosting a sprint adventure race on Saturday, April 18 at Oleta River State Park in North Miami. Two-person teams will use their skills and stamina to reach checkpoints at different locations within the park, using a map to navigate the terrain. The trail running portion is three miles, [...]
The Advertising Federation of Greater Fort Lauderdale and the Advertising Federation of Greater Miami are teaming up with South Florida Adventures magazine to host a short adventure race on April 18 at Oleta River State Park in North Miami. “Ad-Venture Race” is ideal for advertising and other marketing professionals who want to team-build, [...]
The 6th Annual West Lake Challenge was on Feb. 28 in Hollywood’s West Lake Park. The adventure race challenged participants to assemble the ingredients for a magic potion. Racers began by playing a complex game with winners starting the rest of the race earlier than the vanquished. They then had to run, hike, [...]
