Osprey Packs ARC 24 Hour

The ARC 24 Hour has gained a reputation for being an honest 24 hour race and has occasionally  taken teams a little longer!  This year’s race is being designed so that all teams will finish between 18 and 26 hours. Our aim is to ensure that all teams will finish the course.

The emphasis is on strategy, navigation, good teamwork as well as physical fitness. 
The race is open to teams of  4 or 2 , being mixed, mens or womens teams. The main category is the mixed team of 4.

There is also a non-kayaking version of ARC 24 Hour race with additional mountain biking and other water activies replacing the sea kayaking leg.

Race Categories:

• Premier Category - Mixed Team of 4
• Mixed Teams
• Mens Teams
• Womens Team
• Forces/Services Team (Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, Fire Brigade, Ambulance)

ARC 12 Hour

The ARC 12 Hour, in terms of numbers, is one of the most popular adventure races in the country. It consistently attracts over 30 teams. 

The course takes in many aspects of the first half of the ARC 24 and this years course is designed to take competitors between 10 and 14  hours. It is an ideal race for new entrants to Adventure Racing or for teams who simply enjoy the shorter format of a 12 hour race. Our aim is to ensure that all teams will finish the course.

The race is open to teams of 4 or 2, with mixed, mens or womens teams. The main category is the mixed team of 4.

The race still takes competitors into the dark zone with some teams finishing up until midnight.

There are now two versions of the ARC 12. The classic version including kayaking, mountain biking and trekking and the non-kayaking version which will include additional trekking and/or mountain biking.  

Race categories:

• Premier Category - Mixed Teams of 4
• Mixed Teams
• Mens Teams
• Womens Teams
• Forces / Services Team (Army, Air Force, Police, Fire Brigade, Ambulance)
• School Teams ( all over the age of 16)

ARC 8 Hour

The ARC 8 is a special  non-kayaking Adventure Race. The race is open to teams of 2, 3 or 4 people with schools, mixed, mens or womens teams. The race is a shorter version of the ARC 12  and  excludes the kayaking section of the ARC 12 hour race which will be replaced with another water discipline. The course is designed to encourage younger competitors and those that are new to adventure race. It should take teams around  8 hours.

The race will take competitors into the dark zone with teams finishing up to 8.00pm.

Race Categories:

• Mixed Teams
• Mens Teams
• Womens Teams
• Corporate Teams ( all in same organisation)
• School Teams ( all at same school -  over 14)
• Forces/Services  (Army, Air Force, Police, Fire Brigade, Ambulance)

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