Julia Hobson

Julia came from a national standard, competitive swimming background and was introduced to climbing, mountaineering and other outdoor sports whilst at university.
She started Adventure Racing in 2007 and joined Team Accelerate in 2008.
Julia especially enjoys the longer events, and this shows through in her results. Julia is rapidly gaining experience, has already achieved many podium positions and is keen to progress to competing in longer, multi-day Adventure Races having begun racing internationally in stage races in 2010.

Currently, through 2011 and into 2012 Julia is playing on her 'World Tour'.

Julia is a physiotherapist and is based in Sheffield.

Representation & Results...

2008
- 2nd Elite Mixed pairs: Dirty Weekend Ace Race
- 1st Female relay team: Hathersage Hilly Tri
- 1st Mixed pair: Open 5
- 1st Mixed pair: Open 5
2009
- 1st Mixed pair: Open 5
- 1st mixed pairs: 2008/2009 Open 5 series
- 1st Female solo: Dark & White Trailquest
- 1st Ladies team: Helly Hansen adventure XXX
- 2nd Mixed Team London Rat Race

- 1st Mixed pair: Open 5+ Keswick
- 1st mixed pair: Open 12 North Wales
- 2nd Mixed pairs: Open 24 Northumberland
- 1st Mixed pairs: Open Endurance Series 2009
2010
- 2nd polaris mixed pairs 2009 and 2010
- 2nd mixed pairs open 5+ 2010
- 3rd mixed pairs open 24 2010
- 2nd mixed pairs open 5 series 2009/10

Just in Case you Wanted to Know...

What is your favorite adventure race to date?

Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge;for the incredible organisation, unique terrain and atmosphere and amazing overall experience. Plus all of the 3 open 24 races I have done.

How did you get involved in Adventure Racing?
Got involved in AR by wanting to combine my competitive nature with love of all outdoor sports and came across open adventure series and thought I'd give it a go........

What is your 'must do event and why?
Must do event is a long expedition style journey event, where the emphasis is on the experiences the team has along the journey, and the goal is to make it to the finish line having had a great time, learnt a lot about yourself and the team, discovered places you would never have found if you hadnt done the race, and helped each other through the mental and physical challenges faced along the way.....maybe Patagonia?