A new 4-day adventure race - set in Southland and Otago - promises to attract up to 40 teams from Aotearoa and all over the world.

Andy Magness. Photo: Supplied

The grueling event, scheduled for January 2025, is the brainchild of Te Anau's Andy Magness - an experienced adventure racer and organiser.

Magness' aim is to not only put New Zealand firmly back on the international adventure racing circuit but also showcase just how beautiful the Otago/Southland region is.

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