Onkaparinga Gorge Assault - 6 Hr Adventure Race - Sun Nov 26 - 08:30am - Teams of 2
Trek - Paddle - Mountain Bike - Navigate
Immerse yourself in the wilds of your own backyard. Live and breathe a full day of a ‘human vs wild’ style adventure. It’s a 2 person team based challenge to work together and navigate using a map and compass around a 24km (Short) or 48km (Full) course, collecting checkpoints along the way and get to the finish before the 10hrs cutoff. The winner is the first team over the line that completes the course. Full course teams can expect 6-7 legs and will Navigate, Trek, Run, Mountain Bike and Kayak their way around the Onkapringa River Reserves and National Parks. Estimated winners time of 5hrs and the course is open for 10 hours. Novice/short & Experienced/Full course options available.
The Feeling of pure jubilation at reaching that finish line…
Date: Sunday November 26th
Location: Race H.Q. Market Square Reserve Old Noarlunga
Start Time: Long course 08:30am - Short Course 09:00am
Finish: Long Course, fast teams est 13:30hrs - Short Course 11:30am
Course Closed 18:00hrs
ABOUT THE COURSE
There are two course options – a full and a half course – full course teams can expect to trek/run 15-17kms (over 3 legs) mountain bike 15-20kms and kayak 9kms. Half course teams can expect to run 9kms, mountain bike 11kms and kayak 4kms. The full course is a great option for beginners with good fitness and experienced adventure racers 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; you can choose adventure mode with maps/compass or Leisure mode where teams can opt for GPS-Mobile devics to navigate.
See and get to amazing places you normally wouldn’t off the beaten track…
PROGRAM
6:00am -07:00am – Bike Drop Opens
(located 10-15 mins from Race H.Q. and given 2days b4 event)
6:00am – Registration Opens, Map handout
8:00am – Event Briefing
8:30am – Race Start Long Course - 09:00am Race Start Short/Leisure Course
18:00pm – Course Close
3:00pm – Presentations
COST
$250 per team of 2 inc GST
Includes kayak, waterproof maps and post-event sausage sizzle
BYO : PFD & Paddle or hire here: $10p.p.
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CATEGORIES (Teams of Two)
Mixed, Male and Female Teams of two
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.
South Australia has some amazing landscapes
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 days before race day. Kayaks are included in the race entry but you are welcome to bring your own pfd/paddle or hire them for a small cost of $10 p.p. (contact race organiser)
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 10hour 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! Stay tuned for up and coming training days inclduing Nav training for beginners!
Into The Wild we go…
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 List here and Race Rules List Here soon…
What happens when you hit the wet season in NSW Hinterland…
CANCELATION AND REFUND POLICY
Teams may officially cancel their entry at any stage up to midnight on the Sunday 3 weeks before the event by emailing the race organisers. A refund of entry fees paid, less 15% administration fee will be made. Cancellations after this date will attract a 50% cancellation fee. A transfer of entry to the following year is also available.
In the event of an “act of god” (fires, floods, pandemic etc) organisers will attempt to re-route the course, find alternate short courses or postpone the event. Organisers reserve the right to cancel the event if no suitable alternate course or the event is not possible. If the event is postponed or cancelled at any stage up to midnight on the Sunday 3 week before the event, the refund policy will apply. If the event is cancelled after this date a 50% refund will be available or the team entry transferred to a following year.
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/bib to wear during the event;
Souvenir Event Cap or T-Shirt or similar
Race pack with goodies and event prizes (dependant on sponsorship);
up to 10 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.
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.
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Adventure shared is so much better!