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29/04/2026

Bridging the Gap to the Future.
10 years ago I suggested that the Winners of the Schools Hillary Challenge Championship should gain a free entry to the One NZ Godzone Pursuit race. At the time it was deemed to be too big a step and they were probably right but I think AWS Legal and Kaikoura Under 20's ( winners of the Pursuit ) showed last year they're now more than capable.
So I'm now suggesting that Godzone offer the top three teams at this years Hillary Challenge in October free entry to the Pursuit race in 50/50 mixed teams. It's the perfect bridge from Schools Competition and the National Adventure 1 series to Expediton racing and a huge incentive and prize for Youth Racing in NZ.

23/04/2026

Where Adventure Begins.
I have some free time next month and am considering covering Malacara 500 in Brazil if there is interest.
Malacara Race is based in Manaus in the heart of the Amazon which makes it a fascinating location. West of Manaus is wilderness.
Manaus is where the roads end and Adventure begins.

15 likes, 1 comment. "Malacara 500 Race 2026 - AMAZONICA!"

22/04/2026

Always such Big Skies in Australia.
Head over to Wild&Co for all the latest news and info.

20/04/2026

True West in Hokitika next year at the end of Feb.
True West always provides some of the best whitewater in AR at any level!
They're also providing a unique stand alone Hike and Packraft race. See details below or go to the website - www.truewest.nz

13/04/2026

All good things come to an end and sadly this year will be the last Marokopa Munter 24 Hour Adventure Race !!
So if you're a past Munter or yet to be Munted you might want to consider getting along for the final farewell. It's likely to be a big one!
https://www.marokopamunter.com/

11/04/2026

So much content over on the Kaikoura Adventure Race page and so many youth participating. It's not often you see a race with probably more competitors under 20!!
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10/04/2026

It's all action in Kaikoura this weekend with 277 teams competing over 4 distances with the majority in the youth/schools divisions and competition to become the South Island Secondary Schools Champions.
The Tracking link is on the Post below and it looks like they will be posting alot of videos on the Kaikoura Adventure Race page.
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01/04/2026

Two Expeditions in the southern half of the South Island next summer.
The MAGNIficent in December and One NZ Godzone at the end of Feb.

12/12/2025

New Zealand, Island Champions.
Who will be the North Island and South Island Secondary Schools Champions for 2026? Part of the National Adventure 1 series.
Rangitikei Adventure Race - 21st March - www.rangitikeiadventurerace.com
Kaikoura Adventure Race 48h - 10th - 13th April - www.kaikouraadventurerace.co.nz
The Kaikoura event generally attracts 400 school aged athletes ( Rangitikei is likely to be similar ) with Year 7/8 ( 12 - 13 year olds ) competing over 3 hours with 6 hour and 12 hour options for older students, so get your entries in and become a Champion and make your school proud.
Hillary Challenge also have Regional finals in May to Qualify for the Pinnacle event in October. So plenty of racing for school students in 2026 and some of the older students will also compete in the other National 24 and 48 hours races on the National A1 circuit. By the time they leave Secondary School many have been racing for 5 or 6 years and are performing at a very high standard.
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Adventure racing isn’t just about speed- it’s about teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience.
That’s why we love seeing local schools out there giving it a go 👏

The Rangitikei Adventure Race is the perfect way for students to build confidence, leadership, and lifelong memories (plus, it’s a pretty epic day out).
This year also being the North Island Adventure Race Schools Champs is even more reason to get amongst it.

Tag your school to get them involved! 🏃‍♀️

Enter now: www.rangitikeiadventurerace.com

09/12/2025

So many options.
I'm interested in Team's ( and Followers ) thoughts on Route choices. What was the thought process? What Route did you take and did you consider another?
B to C most teams took the obvious option over Mt Barometer, Kaikoura ( Yellow Line ) stayed in the valley and Isabel Marlborough the Route marked in Red via the Teme Basin. An option that didn't quite work but a great alternative that was worth a try. Potentially the best option I saw was actually by Team The Gizzy Gully Runners ( and one other Pursuit team ) who actually Back Tracked from B to Mt Hall 1411m because they were going to D via the Teme Basin - Blue Line. They passed 4 or 5 teams that took the Red Isabel Valley option. Travelling back over ground they knew was quicker. Not dropping into the valley and having to climb up to Barometer at 1780m ( Pure teams ) may have been the quickest way to C. So many options.
D to E, Fear Youth went left and lost the Lead while Rab took the most direct line in the middle while Tiki went down the valley track and then back up through the bush. They were all quite different time wise.
In Big Country Nav isn't particularly difficult as most of the time they are following Ridges or Valleys. Was there any Micro Nav required in the small bush sections between C and E?
Thoughts, Learnings or Reflections in Hind Sight?
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