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 Only Adventure Race is about 17 km of total distance:
Running/walking 3,5 km
Cycling (mountain biking) 10 km
Kayaking 2,5 km
Orienteering 1 km
On the race day you will receive all maps and description. All teams will be randomly divided into 2 groups. Both groups start with the run, after the run group one will paddle and then ride, group 2 will ride and then paddle. The last leg is orienteering leg for both groups.
Stage 1: Run 3 km
This is a loop run which will bring you back to the start-finish area. Few checkpoints are on the way, map is provided in the race pack.
Stage 2 or 3: Paddle 2,5 km
Kayaks will be located next to the boat ramp. Put on PFD, take paddles and a kayak. Crafts we use at this race are very stable and suitable for beginners who have never paddled before. Please put boat to the same spot where you took them from. Map is provided in the race pack.
Stage 3 or 2: Cycle/mountain bike
Run to the Bike Transition area, take your bike and follow the map (provided in you race pack). 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. Start and finish of the leg is Transition area. Once you got all checkpoints leave your bike in Transition area and proceed further to the leg 3 or 4. Residential roads are open for traffic and park paths are shared. It will not be very busy, but please mind other road users and park users.
Stage 4: Orienteering 0,5 km
Take an orienteering map from the race officials after completion the last leg. This is a very basic orienteering leg which is going to add a bit more fun. All checkpoints are located within 400m from the start (you literally can see the event arch from any checkpoint). Run/walk to those checkpoints.
Punch finish checkpoint and read out your timing chip. Enjoy post race glory.
