24-HOUR ADVENTURE RACE
A mission in waiting
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The 24-hour race is designed for people who are after a massive challenge and adventure, but aren’t quite ready for the 48-hour epic. With a winning time of 12-hours, many teams will be racing into the dark as they work hard to progress through the course to reach the finish. Teams have 24-hours to finish, if they are determined. Teamwork, navigation skills, resilience and perseverance are required. Do not underestimate this event, 12 to 24-hours on the West Coast is significantly tougher than just about every other region in New Zealand.
Limited to 25-teams
Time range
The winning time is aimed at 12-hours, with the course open for 24-hours.
Categories (4-person)
Under 23
Open
Veteran 45+
Only 4-person mixed-gender teams are eligible for prizes.
No Support Crew required (Unsupported)
Minimum Age: 16-years, each team must have one person over 18
PACK RAFTING 24-hour race
The whitewater sections in the 24-hour race are expected to reach up to Grade 2+.
However, this is the West Coast, where rainfall can be significant and river levels can rise and fall rapidly. Teams are therefore strongly advised to be capable of paddling Grade 3 rapids.
If Grade 3 rapids are included on the course, portage options will be available, allowing teams to walk around any rapids they are not comfortable paddling.
