Competitors

Signed up for 2012? Here you will find all information relating directly to competitors. As information is released it will be posted here.. watch this space!

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact:   

Stephanie Burrows - Competitor Services Manager

e:  stephanie.burrows@octagon.com

t: +61 (03) 6221 8836

Team Host 

Do you have a friend or family member willing to support your team in the Challenge this year? Team hosts play the very important role of supporting their chosen team throughout the event. Team hosts will help the competitors get ready and pack in the morning, then transport them to the start line. As well as collect them from the finish line, holding a fresh pair of clothes. Team hosts are the ultimate 1 man (or woman) support crew! Don't have a team host? Octagon are hand picking a select few for your convenience, so let us do the work for you!

Additional Sponsorship

Are you trying to gain additional sponsorship for your team? Click here for a downloadable information sheet for potential sponsors. This outlines basic information regarding the Challenge as well as the benefits available to possible sponsors. 

Enthusiast's Quick Tips: 

Where is the course information? 

There is no information regarding the course online because this will not be supplied to competitors until 24 hours prior to the event. This is how the majority of adventure races are run as a large component of the event is orienteering. You will be given a series of maps at the start of the event and use these throughout the race to find your way to the finish line, collecting checkpoints along the way. Many competitors worry about the level of orienteering required, however if you can read a map and use a compass you will certainly be capable of tackling the course. The main hindrance on your map reading abilities will be the stress of trying to move quickly on course – which is something that competitors learn to control as the race goes on.

Am I fit enough? 

The Challenge is suitable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness, each day the course offers mountain biking, running and kayaking. In addition to the standard disciplines, there will be other activities such as swimming, rock climbing, abseiling and white water rafting - to name a few, to keep you busy! The course is set out to be challenging enough for the fittest of the elite and difficult, yet achievable enough for the enthusiasts.