• This basically means that you will carry all the compulsory gear, not look to cheat your way to an advantage, help anyone else who may need it (within reason- you are racing still!), take safe options along the way and have fun!
• By the way, GPS/Phones are prohibited with the obvious exception of using your phone to call the race director in case of an emergency

1) The Competition
The course will be kept secret from competitors until the race briefing on the morning of the race. Competitors must follow the course and alternatives designed by the organisers and must race within the spirit of the competition. 

Teams will be provided with a detailed list of checkpoints and will be informed as to each stage type at the race briefing.

The race will comprise of a number of checkpoints and central transition/ base area.

Transition Areas: Teams must sign in and out at the main base transition area.

Checkpoints: Teams must either record what's on the sign, clip the clipcard or answer the clue.

No GPS allowed, this includes smartphone apps, gps watches etc.

2) Timing
The clock will start at the beginning of the race. Times will be recorded at each transition area and when the team crosses the line. When a team decides to rest at a checkpoint, the clock doesn’t stop.

3) Cut Offs and Alternate Courses
The organisers reserve the right to impose cut off times on sections of the race for logistic and safety reasons. These will be announced at the race briefing and noted in the competitors race instructions.

4) Placings and Awards
Placings are based on net time. This will include times/points adjusted for any time penalties/credits incurred during the race.

5) Responsibility
Each competitor enters under their own responsibility. They can judge whether they should participate in the event, start and continue to the finish line. Nevertheless, the organisers reserve the right to stop a competitor or team from setting off or continuing the event.

6) Support Crew
This race will NOT require a support crew.

7) Equipment
Please refer to Compulsory Gear tab on menu at top of page. Make sure you check this close to race day as it may be updated.

Kauri DieBack Is in parts of Northland. Competitors must clean their MTB bike frames, tyres and shoes prior to the race. For information on Kauri DieBack click here

8) Jury
Any legitimate race protests will be reviewed by the race organisers. Any protest must be filed with the race organiser within half an hour of finishing the race on the reverse side of a New Zealand $100 note.

9) Withdrawal
In the case of withdrawal of a team member or the entire team during the race, the team captain must inform the organisers by any means available in the shortest possible time. Failure to do so may result in a search and rescue operation. For a team to proceed on a new stage they must have at least 2 team members. No entry fee refunds will be given.

10) Points and Time Penalties
You will earn points for checkpoints correctly recorded. 

Points will be deducted for each minute over the designated race finish time (3.00pm for 3 hour events, 3.30pm for the 6 hour event).

11) Disqualification 
Unfair behaviour or behaviour that brings the race into disrepute, use of unauthorised equipment and abandonment of team member during the race will result in disqualification fo the team.

Teams can be disqualified if they break any road rules.

No entry fee refunds will be given.

The Director's decision is final.

12) Safety/Security

All roads will be OPEN at all times. There will be no road closures.
The race will be supported by comprehensive safety back up. Marshals with knowledge of the course will be placed at the transition area and strategically arround the course. These will be co-ordinated by a central control team that will keep a tab on the progress and whereabouts of each team. All entrants participate at their own risk.

13) Insurance
All participants compete at their own risk and the organisers will not accept liability for any personal accident or injury during the event. A Liability Waiver Form must be signed by the team captain on behalf of the team. Competitors should ensure that they are adequately insured.

14) Consideration for the Land

To enable us to run this event, we have sought permission from a number of private land owners and the Whangarei District Council. It is important that we treat the land that we pass through with respect. To this end, it is a requirement that all teams carry out their own rubbish. Competitors and support crews should be conscious of keeping the transition areas as they find them.

15) Officials
Team members and support crew must respect instructions given by officials and must also follow their decisions regarding health, security and safety.
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