Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race

Today's Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race is an action packed adventure race located in the southern-most region of the world. Each year, 60 athletes in mixed teams of four compete in crossing the most rugged, geographic and climatically diversified terrain ever known to expedition racing.

The Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race is an annual event, run each year in February. The 600km odyssey will include mountain biking, trekking, rope work, kayaking and orienteering and the winners are expected to cross the finish line after approximately seven days.

Each edition means a different route through a geographically unique and spectacular area between southern latitudes 49º and 56º. This terrain is full of worldwide wonders such as the Southern Continental Ice Field, the Torres del Paine National Park, the Strait of Magellan, Tierra del Fuego, the Darwin Range , the Beagle Channel and Cape Horn .

The race is run annually, both to provide a unique expedition adventure for participants and raise awareness of the need to protect the very environment it crosses; the remote wilderness of Southern Patagonia. All funds raised beyond the cost of organizing the event are directed to environmental protection projects in the region. It is supported by corporate sponsorship, the Southern Patagonia Region's Board of Tourism, and the Chilean Government.

For more information and registration visit http://www.patagoniaexpeditionrace.com.

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