Take on the challenge of an epic 6hr adventure race in Canberra! Run, kayak, mountain bike and navigate your way over a 15km or 30km un-marked, off road course with 6hrs to collect all the check points and get back to the finish line.
This team based event is possibly the funnest day out on the trails you can have. It’s a 2 person team based challenge to work together and navigate using a map and compass around a 15 or 30km linear course, collecting check points along the way and get to the finish before the 6hrs cutoff. The winner is the first team over the line that completes the course.
RACE DETAILS
Date: 17 February 2024
Location: National Rock Garden, Lady Denman Dr, Canberra ACT 2601
Duration: 6 hour event, Full Course and Half Course Options
Entries: ENTER HERE
Team size: 2 person
ABOUT THE COURSE
There are two course options – a full and a half course – full course teams can expect to run 5-7kms, mountain bike 10-15kms and kayak 5kms. Half course teams can expect to run 3-5kms, mountain bike 5-7kms and kayak 3-5kms. The full course is a great option for beginners with good fitness and experienced adventure races looking to push themselves or sharpen their skills. The half course is perfect for families or anyone that just wants to see what adventure racing is all about.
PROGRAM
7:00am – Registration Opens, Map handout
7:30am – Event Briefing
8:30am – Race Start
2:30pm – Course Close
2:30pm – Presentations
COST
$250 per team inc GST
Includes kayak, PFD and paddle hire, waterproof maps and post-event sausage sizzle
CATEGORIES
Mixed, Male and Female Teams
Junior (One team member under 18 year of age)
Open (no age restriction)
Veteran (all team members 40 years of age or over)
Super Veteran (all team members 55 years of age or over)
Under 18s welcome as long as you are accompanied by an adult.
HOW DOES AN ADVENTURE RACE WORK?
If you’re new to adventure racing, the course is only revealed the day of the race which adds to the fun and challenge. At race registration you will receive a course guide and two waterproof maps of the area with a series of check points (CPs) marked on them. You have 2hrs before the race starts to plan the best route to complete the course.
The course will be made up of multiple legs where you are required to either run, mountain bike or kayak to complete the leg, but don’t worry, your course guide and map will give you all the information, check point locations and check point descriptions you need to complete the course. Check points are easy to find - they are small orange and white orienteering flags and are not hidden.
Event HQ is where you register, collect your maps and race bag, it is also the start and finish line. The event will also have a bike drop location where you need to drop your bike somewhere on the course along with any gear and food you will need for that leg. You will be told the bike drop location in the race information kit that is released one to two weeks before race day. Kayaks, life jackets and paddles are included in the race entry but you are welcome to bring your own.
Once your team has collected all check points for each leg in the order described in the course guide, you need to head to the finish line before the 6 hour cut-off. There will be a time penalty if you are late.
The winning team is the first one to cross the finish line that has collected all the check points.
Hope that makes sense – most of all adventure racing is all about getting out there and having fun!
LOGISTICS, MANDATORY GEAR AND RULES
Competitors are required to carry the following mandatory items to maximise their safety during the event. Mandatory equipment may be checked at registration and again throughout the race. It is the teams responsibility to ensure all items are on you. Penalties associated with deficient items at an equipment check during the race will be severe (and may include disqualification).
See Mandatory gear and race rules here
WHAT DO I GET FOR MY MONEY?
Your race entry fees include:
A high quality adventure racing course in a great location;
On-site first response teams for emergency first aid;
All race maps for your team;
Kayaks included;
Special disciplines as appropriate to the location;
Official race vest to wear during the event;
Souvenir Event Cap or similar
Race pack with goodies and event prizes (dependant on sponsorship);
Great live web coverage throughout;
up to 6 hours of the most fun you can have getting active with your mates;
It is our aim to provide you and your team the best quality event we can. Admittedly, it isn’t cheap to enter, but neither is it cheap to run an adventure race of this scale, in a new location each year, especially when the event goes for well over 48 hours straight!
PREREQUISITES
Agree to the conditions, declarations and indemnifications outlined on the event entry form.
Each team member must have Australian ambulance cover or an Australian medical insurance policy that includes ambulance cover or travel insurance covering medical costs including medical transportation for an injury sustained during competitive event or an Australian exemption or other ambulance coverage e.g. Australian Defence Force, residents of Tasmania/Queensland etc.
INSURANCE
The event organisers have a public liability insurance policy to the value of 20 million dollars. This is a compulsory insurance policy for events that are organised on, or cross through, any form of government land/public place. This however is not personal accident insurance for you! It is recommended you have your own personal accident insurance.
CANCELATION AND REFUND POLICY
Entries may be cancelled at any stage before the event by emailing the race organisers (hello@wldnco.com). Entries cancelled more than 12 weeks before the event date will be refunded entry fees paid, less a 15% administration fee.
Entries cancelled less than 12 weeks and more than 4 weeks before the event date will be refunded 50% of entry fees paid. Entries cancelled less than 4 weeks before the event date will not be refunded.
In the case where a deposit has been paid to secure entry to an event, this deposit is non-refundable.
This cancellation policy is strict, please do not request an exemption.
Entries may be transferred to a future event at any time before 4 weeks of the event date. In this case a credit of entry fees paid will be will be issued. This credit will be valid for 12 months. Entries cannot be transferred to a future event less than 4 weeks before the event date.
See Cancellations and Transfers for more
