Fit adventure seekers from around the world will congregate in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, in December for the seventh annual Mild Seven Outdoor Quest, one of the world's leading adventure races.

The Mild Seven Outdoor Quest is a four-day adventure race. The main event includes seven sports and covers approximately 300 kilometers. Mild Seven Outdoor Quest challenges strength and endurance but it is not an �extreme� race and for the most part, does not require highly technical adventure or wilderness skills. Contestants race �from the Top to the Tip of Borneo�. Athletes will be ascending South East Asia's highest mountain, the majestic Mt. Kinabalu and finish on the spectacular northern-most tip of Borneo near the city of Kudat. The track cuts through some of the region�s most spectacular natural areas, snaking through wilderness, uneven terrain, and water.

The race is divided into 4 stages, covering approximately 300 kilometers and testing the athletes' abilities in 7 sporting disciplines:

- Mountain biking - Kayaking - In-line skating - Adventure skills (including abseiling) - Paddling - Running - Team biathlon (running & biking)

The race course will be marked so map reading and orienteering skills are not necessary. There is no racing after dark. For the fastest teams, each stage will take between 4 to 10 hours to complete.

And the challenge is not for honour alone! US$200,000 is up for grabs in prize money for the first 13 finishers. The Champion will receive US$46,000, second place US$30,000 and third place US$24,000.

Visit www.msoq.com for more information.

Media contact: Penny Brand Ph: (02) 9328 5441 Email: penny@gate7.com.au