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Whangarei Orienteering Club

Adventure Race

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Sat 17 Oct 2026 09:00 - 15:00

Event information

Registrations for this event are not yet open. Entries open at Thu 01 Oct 2026 01:00.

Piwakawaka Pursuit -  6 hour and 3 hour Adventure Race and a 90 min Rogaine

The Location is "somewhere near Dargaville"  the exact location will be revealed Early October

There will be limited entry numbers.

Entries open " to be determined"

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)

  • Waterproof Jacket

  • Polyprop/merino long sleeve top

  • Beanie

  • Gloves

  • Food/water

  • Personal medication

  • Backpack to carry gear in

  • Mountain bike in safe, working order - brakes must work, wheels safe, tyres in good condition.  NO E-bikes  allowed 

  • Cycle helmet

Team

  • Basic first aid kit: Minimum - triangular bandage, crepe bandage, strapping tape, antihistamine, gauze bandage, 6x plasters

  • 1 x survival blanket.

  • 1 x fully charged cell phone, in a waterproof bag.

  • 1 x whistle

  • Map bags

  • Pens/highlighters

  • 1 x repair kit   

  • Spare bike tyre tubes

  • 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