This year the Rangitikei Adventure Race will include a 6hr duathlon and 12hr paddling and duathlon options and all will be run in a rogaine style format. This means you can collect as many or as few checkpoints as you want or are able to according to your team’s ability within the 6 or 12 hours. If you are new to AR then you may only want to collect 4-5 checkpoints per stage and cruise around the course, if you are more competitive you may want to try and clear the course. If you have always wanted to step up in race duration, this is the perfect opportunity to do that as you make it as easy or challenging as you chose. Strategise and race to your strengths to maximise your points, whether that be in the trekking legs or on the mountain bike stages.

You will not require a support crew for any of the events.

The paddling stage for the 12hr will include the option of either supplying your own packrafts or hiring double inflatable kayaks. If you wanted to step up to the 12hr race but are not a confident paddler we will also offer the option of guided rafting down the river. (Rafts and inflatable kayaks booked through registration form). There are limited inflatables and rafts available so entries will be limited for this option!

The hire costs for the double inflatable kayaks are $240 per kayak and for the guided raft is $480 for a team of 4 or $120 per team member. This can be booked and paid for on the entry form.