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No Southern Traverse events for 2010 |
| Not this year... we are awaiting for the young and fresh new faces to flood the Adventure Racing market in the South Island! the older ones are gone hibernating... |
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Winner of photo competition |
| Paul Froggatt with his great selection of photos was the winner of the 24hrs of southern traverse photo competition. |
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Macpac Photography and Story competition |
| Fantastic Macpac Void Down Vest to be won for the best shot, and the best story on both the 8hr and 24hrs races. Send us your pix, and story, and be in to win your prize |
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New start time for the 8hr event |
| Due to a forecast of Nortwesters on Saturday morning, we think it would be prudent to bring the start time by a couple of hours, and possibly avoid strongs winds for the kayak leg.
New start time for the Macpac 8hr Adventure Challenge: 8am |
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Next week end! |
| A reminder registration is at the Queenstown Event Centre, from 6pm to 8pm, and you can still enter on the day. Prize giving on Sunday at the Dux de Lux in Queenstown! |
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New Macpac Approach |
| Both Macpac and Fairydown have been keen supporters of the Southern Traverse since its inception, and now all three are working together. Fairydown was the principal sponsor of April’s Classic Southern Traverse, and Macpac is approaching the 24 hour event in November with a new programme to grow adventure sports |
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Macpac 8hr Adventure Challenge |
| A new fun 8 hour race for first timers individuals and teams, women and men
on the Saturday 15 November, in conjunction with the Macpac 24hrs of Southern Traverse |
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Next Fairydown 24hrs of Southern Traverse -15-16th Nov '08 |
| Dates are set and we'll see you on the 15-16th November 2008. Once again, the race will be staged in the Queenstown area, and we look forward to a new era with the support of Naming right sponsor Fairydown. |
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All you need to know on the races |
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Growing Adventure Sport in New Zealand
Macpac and Southern Traverse are proud to bring you this new programme, that supports keen New Zealanders growing adventure sport.
In addition to the Macpac 24hrs of Southern Traverse and the continuation of the under 23 programme, we are proud to bring you the NEW 8 hr Adventure Challenge.
Macpac 8hr Adventure Challenge, a fun adventure racing for first timers
This new event offers teams and individuals, multisporters or AR enthusiasts the opportunity to have a fun adventure race experience. The race should appeal to first timers who currently compete in short format events, and who are keen to try adventure racing with their friends, collegues, and even schoolmates.
Date: no event planned at this stage.
Race format: Taking from 5 hours for the fastest, to 8 hours for the slowest, teams in relay style will run, kayak and bike through to the finish line, while individuals get to do it all!
5 legs: run/trek, mountain bike, kayaking, mountain bike, run/trek.
Kayak: Grade 2 certificate recommended. Life jackets must be worn on paddle section. Boats must have buoyancy installed. Helmets not required.
Bike: Must be in good working order, helmet compulsory.
Run(or trek): Some navigation involved.
Support Crew: not required for teams, minimum one support crew for individuals.
Entry fee: Individual $70 Team $140.00
Timetable:
Registration and late entries: Friday 4th 6-8pm, location to be confirmed.
Race briefing: Friday 4th, location to be confirmed.
Start time: 8am Saturday 5th December, location to be confirmed.
Prize giving: Sun 6th December, location to be confirmed
Macpac 24hrs of Southern Traverse
Since 1991, the Southern Traverse, New Zealand’s Icon Adventure race, has pitched men and women against nature in one of the most spectacular countries in the world.
Following this lead, the 24hours of Southern Traverse is born in 2006 out of the idea of having a short, fun, yet challenging version of the southern traverse in our own backyard.
Set in the unique outdoor playground that is Queenstown, the non stop race showcases the dramatic mountain peaks, deep valleys and fast flowing rivers of the Wakatipu. The race lasts up to 24 hours, and is kept under wrap till the eve of the race itself.
Enjoy the magic
While some teams race to win, others enjoy the amicable rivalry and good times with friends. The secret course consists of 150kms of Wakatipu back country over several stages. Cut off times and alternative courses will ensure everyone has the opportunity to race to the finish line.
Race details
This year secret course consists of 100kms of Wakatipu back country
over several stages, and is designed not only to test teams to the full - the fastest team will cover the course in 15 hours, while the slowest will take up to 24 hours - but also have fun and enjoy the scenery!
Date: no event planned at this stage
Location: Glenorchy and its surroundings
Race Programme:
Race Registration & Gear Check: Friday 6-8pm, Queenstown Event Centre, Mezzanine Function room
Race briefing: Friday 8.30pm, Queenstown Event Centre, Mezzanine Function room.
Start time: Friday November, Midnight, Greenstone, Glenorchy
Prize giving: 10am, Queenstown
Disciplines: Trekking, including navigation - river valleys and narrow ridge tops, uphill and downhill.
Mountain biking - gravel roads, farm tracks, and some tarseal.
Kayaking - Grade 2 certificate required.
Each team will be provided with a booklet which includes a full description of the course.
Entry fee: $250 per person
Entry fee includes race registration, sponsors products, prize giving, and a professionally organised event.
Teams:
The Macpac 24hrs of ST is open to teams of four, which is the main category, or teams of two of any mix.
2 person division: Mixed, Men, Women.
4 person division: each team must have one woman.
All members must travel together, and each team will need a support crew.
Under 23 complementary entries programme:
In 2008, we have 10 FREE team spots for under-23 competitors in the 24hrs of Southern Traverse.
Tell your workmates, flatmates, friends - this is your chance to be part of the future of adventure sport.
For details on this programme, click here
Prizes:
The overall winners of both divisions will receive a prize which will include a free entry into the next 24hrs of Southern Traverse, Macpac and other sponsors products.
There will also be other category and place prizes provided by our sponsors.
Equipment:
The usual equipement for adventure racing is required, as well as a sealed mobile phone, glow sticks and maps.
A full compulsory gear list is on the competitors page, and the rules and regulations document.
Go to competitors info and click on the appropriate link.
If you wish to join our mailing list, and get our newsletters with the latest information on the race, just click here mailing list and fill in your details.
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