This event will be held in beautiful Lilydale Lake Park and surrounding suburbs. Most of the course will be marked, but some little sections will have a basic orienteering component to introduce you to this necessary element of adventure races.

However, the word ‘orienteering’ should not freak you out as this is a novice race, so the level of orienteering at this race will be aimed at beginners.

The Women’s Adventure Race consists of about 17 km total distance:

- Running/walking 4,5 km
- Cycling (mountain biking) 10 km
- Kayaking 2,5 km

Order of stages can be changed

Stage 1: Kayaking 2,5 km

Kayaking leg is approximately 2,5 km paddling around the lake with few checkpoints. Kayaks will be located at the beach. Before the start put on PFD, take paddles and a kayak, adjust steering system. Crafts we use at this race are very stable and suitable for beginners who have never paddled before.

Stage 2 Run 3,5 km

Most of the run is on the foot path with some limited off-road sections in the open area. This a combination of flat and a little bit of uphill and downhill running. Few checkpoints are on your way. A map is provided at the registration.

Stage 3: Cycle/mountain bike  10 km

Take your bike and follow the markers and then a map (provided at the registration). You will need to find a few check points marked on the map (map will be street - directory style). There are some hills; most of the course follows gravel paths and bitumen roads in residential areas. Although it’s a very quiet area roads are open for the traffic so you have to follow Vic roads rules: Watch out at the intersections and be generally careful. There are some ‘no riding zones’ which means you have to dismount and walk with your bike at designated areas. Mountain bikes are recommended for this section but commuter style will do as well. After you complete the bike section, put your bike at the transition area and then you will have a choice whether to do the kayaking first followed by the orienteering, or orienteering first and then kayaking (also subject of availability of kayaks. In the unlikely event that all crafts are on the water you wouldn't have a choice and will have to do the Orienteering leg first).

Stage 4: Orienteering 1 km
Take an orienteering map from the event tent and find few checkpoints. This is a super basic orienteering leg which is going to add some more fun. All checkpoints are located within 400 m from the start (you literally can see the event arch from any checkpoint). You have to run/walk to those checkpoints (without bike).

How it all works:

Pre race:
Arrive early enough to assemble your bike and bring all your equipment to the transition area (which is located next to the start). There are plenty of parking spots but car pooling is recommended as there are other users of the park. Registration starts at 7.30.
Go to the registration together with your team mate, tell officials your team name, sign the waiver form and receive your race pack consisting of race materials: event timing chip, event bib, bike bib. There are officials to answer all your questions.
Assemble your bike, set up bike bib on it, put your bike and bike related items into transition area, at spots designated for your team.
Make sure you have some water bottles on your bike, some water for the run and for the kayak. You will have an access to Transition area every time you’re finishing/starting any of the legs.
Check all information provided in the race pack: if something is not clear, ask any of the officials. Start will be from the beach, take a PFD and two paddles and adjust your kayak. 

Race:
First wave starts at 9 AM from the event arch. You have to be there at the latest 8.55 AM ready to race for any last minutes instructions. Make sure you have your mandatory kit with you at all times. Second wave starts at 10 AM.
Bring your family and supporters as it’s a great day out for all. Enjoy the course and adventure. Even though clock is ticking it’s first of all about experience.
First super fast girls are expected to finish by 11 AM, course is open for 3 hours.
Do not forget to punch the finish checkpoint under the arch and return your timing chip to organizers.

Post race:
Enjoy a post race glory, share your stories, some food will be available at the finish line. Pack your bike and other gear. Presentation and lucky draw will take place at 1 PM.
Results and photos will be published at the web-site in the evening or next morning at the latest.
Plan your next challenge!