Fun introduction to the sport of Adventure Racing for novices and the opportunity to practice for experienced racers.
Saturday, 29 Mar – Pietermaritzburg, KZN
- Teams of 2, 3 or 4 complete the whole course together
- Navigate a 10km course while running and paddling for those without mountain bikes
- Family friendly – we really encourage parents to bring the kids. You’ll be amazed at what they can accomplish!
- Approximately 8km of Trail Running/Hiking and 2km Paddling (boats provided)
- Basic, easy to understand navigation via Google Earth image maps.
- Fastest team will finish in around 1h30 hours. Cut off 4 hours.
EVENT INFO
- Start / Finish
- Cumberland Nature Reserve – a 560 hectare Private Nature Reserve located to the east of Pietermaritzburg, KZN. There is a number of cottages and campsites available on the reserve – email Carolyn at info@cumberlandreserve.co.za to make a booking.
- Join us for a Bring ‘n Braai at the reserve’s picnic site after the event.
- See details of the Merrell Autumn Run – KZN taking place in the Reserve on Sunday, 30th March – 30km | 15km | 10km | 5km
- Times
- Start – Saturday, 29 March – 09h00
- Registration from – Saturday, 29 March – 07h30
- Briefing – Saturday, 29 March – 08h50
- Entry Details
- R350 per person
- Entries open to 2, 3 or 4 person teams – mixed gender or single gender
- Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
- Entries close at midnight, Thursday, 27 March
- ENTER HERE (entry is via Mountain Runner Events Website)
- Disciplines
- Navigation – very basic – Google Earth image maps
- Running/Trekking – off trail, single track, jeep tracks
- Paddling – sit-on-top plastic kayaks – paddles and PFDs provided if you don’t have your own
- Navigation – very basic – Google Earth image maps
- Distance / Race time
- Estimated distance is 10km – expect approximately 2km paddling, 8km trekking/running
- The fastest team will finish in around 1h30 hours, slower teams between 2-4 hours
- Finish cut off is 4 hours
- The course is designed to be child friendly should you wish to do it with your young ones.
- Transitions / support
- No support crew needed
- You will need to carry food / water for the whole event with you from the start
- Equipment
- Mandatory Equipment –
- Running gear
- Backpack capable of taking your water/food with you
- Cellphone – 1 per team (for emergency purposes)
- Mandatory Equipment –
- Spectators / Volunteers
- There are a few spots where teams can be seen and these will be highlighted during briefing
- Non racing partners who wish to be involved can help us by volunteering to assist out on the route. Please contact us at info@vasbyter.co.za if interested.