Mountain Designs Hells Bells 24 Hour Adventure Race

The stories are legendary, with the first event in 2005, Hells Bells 24 hour Adventure Race has a proud history in Australia as one of the country’s longest running adventure races. Based on Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast, competitors travel from all over Australia and overseas. It is a tough event and the highlight of many competitors calendars. Hells Bells is a non-stop 24 hour adventure race involving trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and other adventure disciplines. Mixed, Male or Female teams of two or four must navigate their way unsupported through an arduous 120 plus kilometres course that is only revealed to them hours before the race. Fairy Bells adventure race is run at the same time as Hells Bells. It covers about half the distance (about 80 kimometres) but teams have the full 24 hours to complete it. The legs are challenging, but with the additional time available to complete the half course, teams have a greater chance to reach the finish line. The race is designed as a stepping stone to Hells Bells and longer races and is perfect for teams doing their first adventure race. The Fairy Bells course is interwoven through Hells Bells and covers some of the same terrain.