The Piwakawaka Pursuit Adventure Race
Event information
Piwakawaka Pursuit - 6 hour and 3 hour Adventure Race and a 90 min Rogaine
The Location is within 30 minutes of central Whangarei, the exact location will be revealed Monday 3rd November
There will be limited entry numbers.
Entries open on 6th October and close on 3rd November
6 hr Race
Start time: 9.00 am; registration from 7.00 am
Teams: 2-4 people
Open to: High School Aged Students - Yr 9 and up; adults
No support crew required
Disciplines : Mountain Biking, Trekking/Running, Navigation, Mystery Activities
Cost : Students - under 18 yrs - $30 each, Adult - $50 each
WHO members $5 off the individual entry fee
3 hr Race
Start time: 11.00 am; registration from 10.00 am
Teams: 2-4 people
Open to: everyone. Children 12 yrs and under must be accompanied by an adult.
No support crew required
Disciplines : Mountain Biking, Trekking/Running, Navigation, Mystery Activities
Cost 3 hr : All ages : $30 each
WHO members $5 off the individual entry fee
Compulsory Gear List - 6hr/3hr Race
Individual (must be carried by each person)
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Waterproof Jacket
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Polyprop/merino long sleeve top
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Beanie
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Gloves
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Food/water
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Personal medication
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Backpack to carry gear in
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Mountain bike in safe, working order - brakes must work, wheels safe, tyres in good condition. NO E-bikes allowed
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Cycle helmet
Team
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Basic first aid kit: Minimum - triangular bandage, crepe bandage, strapping tape, antihistamine, gauze bandage, 6x plasters
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1 x survival blanket.
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1 x fully charged cell phone, in a waterproof bag.
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1 x whistle
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Map bags
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Pens/highlighters
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1 x repair kit
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Spare bike tyre tubes
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1 x bike pump
90 min Rogaine
Start time: 10.00 am; registration from 9.00am
Teams: 1-4 people
Open to: everyone. Children 10 yrs and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost 90 min Rogaine : All ages : $15 each
WHO members $5 off the individual entry fee
Suggested gear - Compass, whistle, highlighter, watch, cell phone. Clothing suitable for the weather eg Sunhat, sunblock, raincoat