Fun introduction to the sport of Adventure Racing for novices and the opportunity to practice for experienced racers.
Saturday, 14 Sep – Pietermaritzburg, KZN
- Teams of 2, 3 or 4 complete the whole course together
- Navigate a 25km course while running, mountain biking and paddling
- A 10km course of running and paddling legs 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 16km of Mountain Biking, 7km of Trail Running/Hiking and 2km Paddling (on sit-on-top plastic kayaks, provided)
- Basic, easy to understand navigation via Google Earth image maps.
- Fastest team will finish in around 2 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 Spring Run – KZN taking place in the Reserve on Sunday, 15th Sep – 15km | 10km | 5km
- Times
- Start – Saturday, 14 September 2024 – 14h00
- Registration from – Saturday, 14 September – 13h00
- Briefing – Saturday, 14 September – 13h50
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- R250 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, 12 September 2024Entry details
- Disciplines
- Navigation – very basic – Google Earth image maps
- Running/Trekking – off trail, single track, jeep tracks
- Mountain Biking – single track, farm roads, 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 25km – expect approximately 2km paddling, 7km trekking/running, 16km MTB
- The fastest team will finish in around 2 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
- Trekking shoes/clothes will need to be carried on the mountain biking legs
- You will need to carry food / water for the whole event with you from the start
- Equipment
- Mandatory Equipment –
- Running and Mountain Biking gear
- Mountain Bike and helmet (not needed if doing just the Run/Paddle version)
- Backpack capable of taking your trekking shoes and water/food with you while on the MTB legs
- 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.