What is Adventure Racing?

• Teams of 2 or 4 people will complete an unmarked course of approximately 10kms, 20kms or 40kms with the aid of a printed Google map, visiting checkpoints on foot and mountain bike (with a few surprise activities thrown into the mix)

What are the team Formats?

10km Adventure Race

• Team of 2 (any combination of age and gender)
• Team of 4 (any combination of age and gender)

25km/40km Adventure Race

• Team of 2 (1 male & 1 female)
• Team of 2 (2 males)
• Team of 2 (2 females)
• Team of 2 (parent and child – any combination of parent and child – 18 years old or younger)
• Team of 2 (school pairs – any combination of team members still in school)
• Team of 4 (male/s & female/s)
• Team of 4 (male only)
• Team of 4 (female only)
• Team of 4 (parent and children – any combination of parent and children – 18 years old or younger)
• Team of 4 (any combination of team members still in school)

What are the race distances?

• The races will cover approximately 10kms, 25kms and 40kms
• Duration for  the 10km Adventure Race is anything between 1 and 3 hours
• Duration for  the 25km Adventure Race is anything between 2 and 5 hours
• Duration for  the 40km Adventure Race is anything between 2 and 5 hours

What are the Race Disciplines?

• Mountain biking: Teams should be prepared for a range of riding including single track, steep hills, gravel roads and sealed roads
• Trekking: Will involve traveling by foot through rugged terrain
• Running: Will involve trail-type running
• Orienteering: Basic orienteering is an extremely important part of the race. The course is not marked and teams are required to navigate by making use of a printed Google map provided by the race organizer. Don't be too worried though - if you can navigate a street map, you are good to go 

How much will I pay per team?

• 10km - R650 for a team of 2
• 10km - R1300 for a team of 4
• 25km - R750 for a team of 2
• 25km - R1500 for a team of 4
• 40km - R850 for a team of 2
• 40km - R1700 for a team of 4

Can I swap out a team member?

Yes you can! Send an email to admin@adventurexsa.co.za with the replacement details and we will get in touch with you. Best of all - this is FREE of charge.

Tell me about the maps?

• Teams will use a map to locate checkpoints in order to complete the route
• Maps supplied will be Google maps
• If the map is lost or damaged it will not be replaced by the organisers so take care of your maps
• Bring a large ziploc bag with to protect your map - not a requirement, merely a suggestion

What do I bring with?

• Running shoes
• Mountain bike and helmet
• Cellphone and pen
• Ziploc plastic bag for maps and race instructions
• Sufficient liquid and nutrition for the duration of the event
• Extra cash to buy awesome merchandise or snacks at the venue
• Hat and sunscreen
• Cycle odometer to measure distance (not compulsory, but would be cool to have one), and last but not least,
• A thirst for adventure

How do I pay you?

You enter on the Entry Ninja website.

https://www.entryninja.com/

Can I volunteer to help at the event?

The best way to be part of the race if you cannot participate yourself is to become a volunteer marshal.

If you are interested please contact Liesl (082 899 3598) or mail us at admin@adventurexsa.co.za