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Whangarei Orienteering Club

The Strugglers Gully Adventure Race

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Sat 31 Oct 2026 09:00 - 15:00

Event information

Registration for this event closes at Sun 25 Oct 2026 23:59.

6 hr/3 hr Adventure Race and a  90 minute Rogaine

Entries Open: 1st August         Entries Close: 25th October

Limited entries -  Exact Location will be revealed Monday 26th October   

 

 6 hr Race - 3 divisions - Pure, Mixed Schools and eBike

Start time: 9.00 am -  registration from 7.30 am 

Teams: 2-4 people

Open to: Adults including  High School Students (Year 9 and up)

No support crew required

Disciplines :  Mountain Biking - Trekking/Running - Navigation - Mystery Activities

 Cost : 18 years and under - $40 each     Adults ( 19 years plus) - $60 each

 Prize for the winning team in the secondary schools 4 person mixed team division, with thanks from our sponsors

 

 3 hr Race - 2 divisions - Pure and eBike

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 :  Under 18 years -  $30 each   Adults ( 19 years plus) - $40 each

 

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 :  All ages : $15 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

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

 

MTB      

Individual

  • Mountain bike in safe, working order - brakes must work, wheels safe, tyres in good condition.

  • Cycle helmet

  •  E-Bikes Must be Mountain E-bikes not commuter.

Team

  • 1 x repair kit   

  • Tubes

  • 1 x pump