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Orion Health GODZone Adventure, presented by 100% PURE Racing, is a multi-day, non-stop, expedition-style adventure race, which will be held between the dates of 7th and 14th April 2012. Pre and post-race administration, as well as Race HQ will be hosted by the adventure capital of the world, Queenstown.
Registration is now open to mixed teams of four. As this is an “unsupported” event, teams will not require their own support crews and organisers will move all equipment and racers around the course as necessary.
The route will traverse a distance of approximately 450km. Teams will be expected to navigate, trek, mountain bike and kayak over a vast array of different landscapes. Other disciplines may be included which will test the mental and physical skills of participants.
Teams must pass through a series of mandatory checkpoints along the course, the details of which will be disclosed during the pre-race briefing. Teams will be provided with marked maps and route book which will provide valuable insight into the challenges ahead. Competitors change from one mode of transportation to another at designated transition areas. Transition areas and some checkpoints are staffed with race officials and medical personnel, as well as volunteers from around the world.
Competitors taking on Orion Health GODZone Adventure will be expected to travel day and night, with decisions to rest and sleep left solely to the discretion of the teams themselves. It is anticipated that the winning team will take between three and a half and four days to finish. All teams will be allowed to take as many as five and a half days to complete the course. There will be a short course option available to those teams unable to complete the full course in the allotted time.
The event will be holding a roadshow throughout New Zealand in late September giving competitors the chance to learn a lot more about Orion Health GODZone Adventure. To get further details and find out when we will be visiting a place near you please view the roadshow schedule here.