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Racers
The sun is shining, there is clear blue sky (at point of writing!), the trails are fast and the views are amazing - come with us to check out parts of this country you never knew existed.
 Endurance Series
So the first New Balance Open5+ is almost upon us, nestled along side the Keswick Mountain Festival. We have had to pull back on the special stages as we had to remind ourselves you do only have five hours.
For those that make the pilgrimage don't expect to stay dry. Entries close on Saturday 9th May, 10 days away - which is as it happens is the last day you can get 10% discount for entering all of the New Balance Endurance series events.
Open5+ | 16th May - Keswick www.openadventure.com/open5/20_Lakes.htm
Open12 | 27/28th June - Out West www.openadventure.com/open12
 Open24 | 25/26th July - Up North www.openadventure.com/open24
Remember the Open5+ is part of the Keswick Mountain Festival, some great speakers are on board - so why not make a weekend of it and enjoy the delights this festival has to offer. Check the website out for more details. www.keswickmountainfestival.co.uk
 Open5 Series
The Open5 series finished in style in the shadows of the peak district hills. The weather held true and some sun kissed faces were seen to adorn the prize giving. Check out the results here
photos by James Kirby and Andy Spinks more online here
We will be back with Open5's this autumn, including a few little changes and new locations to keep you all on your toes.
 Those who entered all five events where up for £500 worth of Mountain Hardwear kit. Top point scorers Molly Ralphson and Andy Conn walked away with the prize - if you entereed all five events click here [ladies / gentlemen] to see how you faired.
Coast to Coast
You tempted? With a bit of kayak practice and a new BCU 2 star certificate, the team category of three competitors, with two doing any one stage is well in the reach of most Open5 competitors. Have a look at the website and wing us an email if you have any questions.
Oh a few of you have said you plan to do it 2010.. err well we don't intend to run this event in 2010 - the idea at the mo is to run the C2C every other year. We do have some other crazy ideas for 2010 so don't worry you will still be able to get your adventure fix on the August Bank Holiday weekend.
28-31st August | Coast to Coast Adventure Race - www.openadventure.com/c2c
Note the specification for kayaking section has recently changed you can find more details here
Volunteers
To make these events happen we do rely on a few hands to help us out. With much planned for the Open5+, 12 and 24, we are in need for a few more volunteers.
If you fancy a great day out in some specatacular locations then give us a shout and use the contact us form on the website here
And Finally
Take a hammer to that tread mill, grab a pair of shoes and get outside for a run or walk.. be honest with yourself - how many times have your regretted it?
No worries
James Thurlow
 P.S. Race report and photos from Peaks event on Sleepmonsters here.
Trivia - Right, so many of you know Open Adventure now but this is only the fifth year of events. So why did an Adventure racer's round the world holiday lead to the set up of Open Adventure? Click here for the answer.
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