Ace Adventure Expeditions – Singapore Partner of Australian Outback Marathon
The Australian Outback Marathon is set amongst one of the world’s most iconic backdrops of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Although this race is popular with local runners, for most, it’s a once in a lifetime experience. It’s not every day marathoners get to take in the stunning views of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) as the kilometres tick by.
Ace Adventure Expeditions is honoured to be the Singapore partner of the Australian Outback Marathon. The 11th edition race day is on 25 July 2020.
The event is designed to be enjoyed by all levels of running abilities offering four different events – a full marathon, half marathon and a 11km and 6km fun run. In addition to its beauty, the course is relatively flat, with only a couple inclines and sand dunes. Most of the course is on unsealed roads, bush tracks and soft-sand trails, with a few small sand dunes and plenty of Australia’s famed “Red Earth”.
The itineraries are designed to suit all budgets and travel plans with each package including shuttle services, first class accommodation, and guaranteed race entry. There is an exciting variety of optional tours to pick from too, to experience more of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and the Australian outback.
Bonus Inclusion – Complimentary Group Training Sessions with Running Coach ~ Liew Wei Yong
Voted by Run Society as one of the best 16 running coaches in Singapore, Liew Wei Yong is certified in everything from sports management to personality/behavioural assessment, she has been training runners for 15+ years while competing in killer marathons like the Elite Ultra, Gobi and Sahara Desert runs. She is also overseeing training for the Four Seasons Hotel, HP, SWEAT and NTUC running groups. This feisty trainer always finishes marathons within the top 16 and prides herself on being placed first in the Women’s Endurance category at the 2015 Sports Hub Stepper Challenge.
About The Race
All the four race categories use sections of the same course, setting off in a South-Westerly direction from the start/finish area. The terrain varies throughout the course; with most on unsealed roads, bush trails and tracks. The ‘red earth’ route takes runners on a journey through Australia’s Outback with stunning views of Ayers Rock.
Like most adventure marathons around the world, the varying terrain does not measure to AIMS standards even though it has been measured and certified by an official AIMS course measurer… Just so you know!
The course can be quite “sandy” depending on the weather conditions in the previous couple of months.
Marathon: 18+ years
Half Marathon: 15+ years
11km Fun Run: open to all ages.
6km Fun Run: open to all ages
All events must be started at the designated time and completed by 15:45 hour (8 hour cut-off).
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Summary of packages:
Platinum Package– 6 days/5 nights: Includes tours, most meals and an additional day trip to Kings Canyon as well as the legendary “Sounds of Silence” celebration dinner
Diamond Package – 5 Days/4 Nights: Most popular package. Includes tours, most meals and plenty of optional extras as well as the legendary “Sounds of Silence” celebration dinner
Gold Package – 4 Days/3 Nights: Includes most meals and the legendary “Sounds of Silence” celebration dinner
Silver Package – 4 Days/3 Nights: For those that cannot stay until Monday this package includes most meals and a base-walk and cultural tour but does not include the Celebration Dinner
| AVAILABLE DATES | PRICE |
| 23-26 Jul 2020 Sliver (Budget-Double/Twin) | $1,530.00 (SGD) / person |
| 23-26 Jul 2020 Sliver (Budget-Triple) | $1,490.00 (SGD) / person |
| 23-26 Jul 2020 Sliver (Budget-Quad) | $1,475.00 (SGD) / person |
| 23-26 Jul 2020 Sliver (Std-Single) | $2,165.00 (SGD) / person |
| 23-26 Jul 2020 Sliver (Std-Double/Twin) | $1,670.00 (SGD) / person |
| 23-26 Jul 2020 Sliver (Std-Triple) | $1,585.00 (SGD) / person |
| 23-26 Jul 2020 Sliver (Std-Quad) | $1,670.00 (SGD) / person |
| 24-27 2020 Gold (Budget-Double/Twin) | $1,640.00 (SGD) / person |
| 24-27 Jul 2020 Gold (Budget-Triple) | $1,600.00 (SGD) / person |
| 24-27 Jul 2020 Gold (Budget-Quad) | $1,580.00 (SGD) / person |
| 24-27 Jul 2020 Gold (Std-Single) | $2,270.00 (SGD) / person |
| 24-27 Jul 2020 Gold (Std-Double/Twin) | $1,780.00 (SGD) / person |
| 24-27 Jul 2020 Gold (Std-Triple) | $1,695.00 (SGD) / person |
| 23-27 Jul 2020 Diamond (Budget-Double/Twin) | $1,940.00 (SGD) / person |
| 23-27 Jul 2020 Diamond (Budget-Triple) | $1,890.00 (SGD) / person |
| 23-27 Jul 2020 Diamond (Budget-Quad) | $1,865.00 (SGD) / person |
| 23-27 Jul 2020 Diamond (Std-Single) | $2,785.00 (SGD) / person |
| 23-27 Jul 2020 Diamond (Std-Double/Twin) | $2,125.00 (SGD) / person |
| 23-27 Jul 2020 Diamond (Std-Triple) | $2,015.00 (SGD) / person |
| 23-28 Jul 2020 Platinum (Budget-Double/Twin) | $2,480.00 (SGD) / person |
| 23-28 Jul 2020 Platinum (Budget-Triple) | $2,415.00 (SGD) / person |
| 23-28 Jul 2020 Platinum (Budget-Quad) | $2,380.00 (SGD) / person |
| 23-28 Jul 2020 Platinum (Std-Single) | $3,535.00 (SGD) / person |
| 23-28 Jul 2020 Platinum (Std-Double/Twin) | $2,710.00 (SGD) / person |
| 23-28 Jul 2020 Platinum (Std-Triple) | $2,575.00 (SGD) / person |
Packages for other accommodations:
| 6D PLATINUM | 5D DIAMOND | 4D GOLD | 4D SILVER | |
| The Lost Camel (Single) | $3535 per person | $2785 per person | $2270 per person | $2165 per person |
| The Lost Camel (D/Twin) | $2810 per person | $2205 per person | $1835 per person | $1730 per person |
| Emu Walk Apartments (D/Twin) | $3765 per person | $2970 per person | $2410 per person | $2300 per person |
| Emu Walk Apartments (Triple) | $3270 per person | $2575 per person | $2115 per person | $2005 per person |
| Emu Walk Apartments (Quad) | $3025 per person | $2380 per person | $1965 per person | $1860 per person |
| Emu Walk Apartments (Five) | $2875 per person | $2260 per person | $1875 per person | $1770 per person |
| Desert Gardens Std (Single) | $3730 per person | $2940 per person | $2390 per person | $2280 per person |
| Desert Gardens Std (SD/Twin) | $2810 per person | $2205 per person | $1835 per person | $1730 per person |
| Desert Gardens Std (Triple) | $2640 per person | $2070 per person | $1735 per person | $1625 per person |
| Desert Gardens Std (Quad) | $2545 per person | $1995 per person | $1680 per person | $1570 per person |
| Desert Gardens Deluxe (Single) | $3995 per person | $3155 per person | $2550 per person | $2440 per person |
| Desert Gardens Deluxe (D/Twin) | $2940 per person | $2310 per person | $1915 per person | $1810 per person |
| Desert Gardens Deluxe (Triple) | $2725 per person | $2135 per person | $1785 per person | $168 per person0 |
| Desert Gardens Deluxe (Quad) | $2610 per person | $2050 per person | $1720 per person | $1610 per person |
| Desert Gardens Deluxe Rock View (Single) | $4255 per person | $3365 per person | $2705 per person | $2600 per person |
| Desert Gardens Deluxe Rock View (D/Twin) | $3075 per person | $2415 per person | $1995 per person | $1885 per person |
| Desert Gardens Deluxe Rock View (Triple) | $2810 per person | $2205 per person | $1835 per person | $1730 per person |
| Desert Gardens Deluxe Rock View (Quad) | $2680 per person | $2100 per person | $1760 per person | $1650 per person |
| Sails In The Desert Superior (Single) | $4060 per person | $3205 per person | $2585 per person | $2480 per person |
| Sails In The Desert Superior (D/Twin) | $2975 per person | $2335 per person | $1935 per person | $1830 per person |
| Sails In The Desert Superior (Triple) | $2745 per person | $2155 per person | $1880 per person | $1690 per person |
| Sails In The Desert Superior (Quad) | $2630 per person | $2065 per person | $1730 per person | $1625 per person |
| Sails In The Desert Superior (Five) | $2560 per person | $2005 per person | $1685 per person | $1580 per person |
| Sails In The Desert Terrace (Single) | $4485 per person | $3550 per person | $2845 per person | $2735 per person |
| Sails In The Desert Terrace (D/Twin) | $3190 per person | $2510 per person | $2065 per person | $1960 per person |
| Sails In The Desert Terrace (Triple) | $2890 per person | $2270 per person | $1885 per person | $1775 per person |
| Sails In The Desert Terrace (Quad) | $2735 per person | $2150 per person | $1795 per person | $1685 per person |
| Sails In The Desert Deluxe Suite (Single) | $5835 per person | $4625 per person | $3655 per person | $3545 per person |
| Sails In The Desert Deluxe Suite (D/Twin) | $3860 per person | $3050 per person | $2470 per person | $2360 per person |
| Sails In The Desert Deluxe Suite (Triple) | $3335 per person | $2625 per person | $2155 per person | $2045 per person |
Exclusions
Bonus Inclusions
To help you better prepare for the race, we have tied up with a running coach and several running gear outfitters, to help you get ready for the race from fitness to running outfit!
(1) 3x Complimentary Group Run Training Sessions with Running Coach, Liew Wei Yong
Voted by Run Society as ine of the best 16 running coaches in Singapore, Liew Wei Yong is certified in everything from sports management to personality/behavioural assessment, she’s been training runners for 15+ years while competing in killer marathons like the Elite Ultra, Gobi and Sahara Desert runs. She is also overseeing training for the Four Seasons Hotel, HP, SWEAT and NTUC running groups, this feisty trainer always finishes marathons in the top 16 and prides herself on a Women’s Endurance first place at the 2015 Sports Hub Stepper Challenge.
We carefully select and establish strong working relationship with our local operator to ensure safe participation by everyone. Our local operator is the organiser of the Australian Outback Marathon
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