Primal Quest Returns in 2008
Posted on 05/23/07 12:34 AM| by Brian Knight
May 23, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / 23.MAY.2007
Contact: Chris Caul
540.969.9357
info@ecoprimalquest.com
Primal Quest Returns in 2008
– Primal Quest, the crown jewel of adventure racing, will return to an undisclosed US location in the Spring of 2008.
In 2006, Primal Quest Utah featured 360 of the worlds best adventure athletes covering 500 miles of the most brutal and unforgiving terrain in North America. During the 10-day event, ABC Sports / ESPN2 covered the 90 co-ed teams as they pushed the limits of physical and mental endurance in an attempt to reach the finish line of the most grueling multi-sport race in existence.
The 2008 Primal Quest will feature new leadership, as PQ 2006 Race Director Don Mann takes over the position of Chief Executive Officer through a licensing agreement with founder Denise Watkins, the managing partner of Primal Quest LLC.
“We’re thrilled that Don has taken the lead to produce Primal Quest into the future,” Watkins said. “He brings with him not only the deepest adventure racing knowledge available, but a huge fan base among adventure racing participants who respect his talent as a proven director. I have no doubt that Don will be able to build upon the Primal Quest legacy and create another unique experience for our athletes in 2008.”
“I am honored to have the opportunity to manage Primal Quest in 2008 and beyond,” Mann stated. “We’re dedicated to producing the same quality event for which Primal Quest is so well known - this is the greatest race in the world.”
Mann, who has staged more multi-day, multi-sport races than any other individual in the world, will continue to manage the event, bringing with him an experienced team; from discipline directors, logistics coordinators, medical staff and ropes crew to marketing and volunteer personnel. Mann’s wife, Dawn Taylor-Mann, will fulfill the role of Operations Manager, as she has done in nearly 100 adventure races, including Primal Quest, Expedition BVI, and the USARA Championships.
Known for its epic length and staggering difficulty, Primal Quest is currently in planning mode for the 2008 edition as Mann “chooses from a variety of potential racing locations with a wide range of geographic challenges.”
The first date that registrations will be accepted is July 1, 2007. For continual updates on Primal Quest 2008, please visit www.ecoprimalquest.com.
June 26th, 2007 at 4:42 am
EXELENTE!!! FANTASTICO!!!, i am very exited about pq08!! count me in!!! from colombia!!! salutations to everyone!!! jajajajaja we´ll have a blast again!!!
July 2nd, 2007 at 12:06 pm
This is indeed very good news. Don has more experiance and history with AR than anyone else producing this type of race. It is enspires great confidence to have Primal Quest being produced by someone inside the sport rather than a businessman who is looking to make a deal. Tim Reif
July 13th, 2007 at 9:13 pm
Mark Corwin’s Team has my vote for 2008. Semper Fi Mark!
January 5th, 2008 at 1:15 am
Is Mark E Corwin part of this? He was once a Seal PT instructor of mine in Houston, TX. Just curious.