WHERE ADVENTURE STARTS
ORIENTEERING
MOUNTAIN BIKING
RUNNING
3 - 6hrs
PADDLING / OTHER
±25kms
#1. 7 NOVEMBER -
Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch
#2. 28 NOVEMBER-
Muratie, Stellenbosch
#3. 5 December -
Surprise, Stellenbosch/Cape Town
AR Mini-Series
Cape Town - Stellenbosch - Wellington - Elgin - Malmesbury - Swellendam
A series of three short Adventure Races, all within 1hrs drive from Cape Town.
The series is built to provide fun & adventure for all - families, kids, newbies, seasoned campaigners…
With a strong focus on getting newbies into the sport and seeing what all the adventure racing fuss is about. One bucket-laod of fun!
Exploring three awesome different areas by foot, bike and by boat!
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Entries CLOSE THURSDAY before the respective race.
SERIES ENTRY (ALL 3 races - EMAIL for series entry)
R1498 per pseron for ALL 3 races (R2996 the team of 2)
R1795 for solo for ALL 3 races
25km RACES:
R598 per person (R1196 team of 2)
R695 for solo entries
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2026 dates:
#1 - 7 November - MTO Trails Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch
#2 - 28 November - Muratie, Stellenbosch
#3 - 5 December - Surprise (TBC between Stellenbosch/Cape Town)
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On race Day
7:00 - 7:30 Registration
7:40 - Race Briefing (& Map hand-out)
8:00 Start
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25km
Approx. 25kms (& 2-5hrs). This race is aimed at novice AR’s and families - Winners expected in 2/2.5hours
Mountain biking = Approx 60-70% of total distance
Trekking/Hiking = Approx 25-35% of total distance
Kayaking = Approx 5% of total distance (if applicable)
There may be added fun/disciplines too…
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Many options near all the venues.
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No Boat hire will be required.
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CLICK HERE for the recommended kit list.
The only Mandatory gear is as follows:1 x Backpack per team that can carry both pairs of shoes
1x space blanket
Cellphones sealed in a ziplock packet at the bottom of your bag (any GPS devices in the same packet)
Basic First Aid kit
Recommended:
A box/bag to keep all your gear in neatly at transition. It is likely you will only use one transition multiple times
Beyond that, it is the obvious gear you require/use when riding and running - helmet, riding shoes, running shoes, etc
For additional gear ideas, See Mandatory list HERE required for longer races gear
(Download and save)
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Navigation will be basic with fun challenges. A mixture of google maps (aerial satellite images), trail maps and basic topographical maps will be used.
The teams must be able to describe what your team will do if it became lost.
A basic competency in all the disciplines is advised
Swim 100 m of any stroke.
By entering this event, teams acknowledge that they are competent in all skills as stated above to complete such an event.
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Click HERE if you struggling to find a team, we want to help!
People looking:
Add your name here (click above)
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If you want to be a pivotal part of the race but not race itself, click HERE for more
Or contact Robert at: +27 72 602 2418 or mail at nfnfadventures@gmail.com
We will contribute to Volunteers cost where possible.
Accommodation will be provided.
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The 2 person category is the “race category”.
No GPS devices allowed.
Click HERE for standard AR race rules and additional info.
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Click HERE for terms & conditions
