Calling Head Honchos, the Top Brass, Big Cheeses, Top Bananas and all Big Kahunas – there’s only one adventure race that matters this year: The Top Dog 24.
RACE DETAILS
Date: 11-12 October 2025
Location: Canberra, ACT, Australia
Duration: 24 hour event
Entries: www.topdog24.com.au
Team size: 2 person, 4 person
Part of the ARWS Oceania Series
TOP DOG 24
Top Dog 24 is a classic non-stop 24hr adventure race involving trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and other adventure disciplines. Mixed, Male or Female teams of two or four must navigate their way unsupported through an arduous 120+km course that is only revealed to them hours before the race.
LITTLE DOG
The Little Dog covers just over half the distance but teams have the full 24hrs to complete it. The legs are challenging, but with the additional time available to complete the half course, teams have a greater chance to reach the finish line.
“Expect this to be tough – this event is only for those who can race and complete a hard core challenge. Race support will be given with water stations on the course but you will be expected to carry your own water and nutrition for long sections of the course!
— Chris Dixon, Wild & Co Race Designer
Each year a new and exciting course is developed. Courses are normally linear with teams often transported to the start line and finishing back at race HQ.
The winning Top Dog 24 teams are estimated to take 16 to complete the course. The winning Little Dog teams are expected to take 12hrs. All teams for both events have up to 24hrs to complete the course.
Athletes will need to be self sufficient and prepared for anything as the course and mixture of disciplines on the day will only be revealed hours before the start of the race.
