Apr 11 2008
The 2008 Classic Southern Traverse
Length: 200 km
Location: Queenstown Area
The 2008 Classic Southern Traverse will be staged in the Hanmer Springs area on April 11, 12, 13 and will showcase an exciting new format to challenge some of the world\'s best adventure racers.
The race begins on April 11 at 9.00am in Hanmer with an estimated eight hours of racing for the fastest teams and 12 hours for the slowest. There is a midnight start on the second day with the fastest teams expected to take 15 hours and the slowest 24 hours. The third day is scheduled to begin at 6.00am and will focus on Rogaine-style orienteering with all teams taking six hours to complete the course.
In addition, a totally separate race will be held in conjunction with the three day race as well - a 24 hour event starting on the Saturday morning will see these competitors mixing it up with the contestants from the full race.
The 200km three-day event is open to teams of four and teams of two. The four team category competes for the overall Classic Southern Traverse title and the winning team will gain free entry to the 2008 Adventure Racing World Championships in Brazil.
Disciplines include trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and rope skills and there will be a strong focus on navigation and orienteering.
The event is designed not only to test teams to the full but also to create more camaraderie between the organizers, competitors and support crews, by staying together overnight in the same place.
Southern Traverse Ltd. is a premier international Sport Event Management company. Southern Traverse Ltd. operates and manages elite events around the world, including the Adventure Racing World Championship, the AR World Series and New Zealand\'s icon adventure race, the Southern Traverse.
Other New Zealand events include The North Face Peak to Peak, TrustPower Adventure Quest, and the Fresh Choice Womens Triathlon.
The Adventure Racing World Series is an international circuit of premiere adventure races representing 8 countries creating a 12-month calendar of professional events around the world and acting as qualifiers for the Adventure Race World Championship to be held Scotland May \'07.
sleepmonsters.com is the official ARWorld Series web site
Casio Protrek are the official watches of the ARWorld Series
River Kayak Mountain Trek/Run Trail Running/Walking Entry Fee( NZD ) 595
The race begins on April 11 at 9.00am in Hanmer with an estimated eight hours of racing for the fastest teams and 12 hours for the slowest. There is a midnight start on the second day with the fastest teams expected to take 15 hours and the slowest 24 hours. The third day is scheduled to begin at 6.00am and will focus on Rogaine-style orienteering with all teams taking six hours to complete the course.
In addition, a totally separate race will be held in conjunction with the three day race as well - a 24 hour event starting on the Saturday morning will see these competitors mixing it up with the contestants from the full race.
The 200km three-day event is open to teams of four and teams of two. The four team category competes for the overall Classic Southern Traverse title and the winning team will gain free entry to the 2008 Adventure Racing World Championships in Brazil.
Disciplines include trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and rope skills and there will be a strong focus on navigation and orienteering.
The event is designed not only to test teams to the full but also to create more camaraderie between the organizers, competitors and support crews, by staying together overnight in the same place.
Southern Traverse Ltd. is a premier international Sport Event Management company. Southern Traverse Ltd. operates and manages elite events around the world, including the Adventure Racing World Championship, the AR World Series and New Zealand\'s icon adventure race, the Southern Traverse.
Other New Zealand events include The North Face Peak to Peak, TrustPower Adventure Quest, and the Fresh Choice Womens Triathlon.
The Adventure Racing World Series is an international circuit of premiere adventure races representing 8 countries creating a 12-month calendar of professional events around the world and acting as qualifiers for the Adventure Race World Championship to be held Scotland May \'07.
sleepmonsters.com is the official ARWorld Series web site
Casio Protrek are the official watches of the ARWorld Series
River Kayak Mountain Trek/Run Trail Running/Walking Entry Fee( NZD ) 595
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