Total Recon ARWS Oceania Championship - 36Hr Adventure Race -

Sat Nov 01 - Sun Nov 02

Fleurieu Peninsula Victor Harbor - - Teams of 2 or 4 -

24-36hr Championship Course - 2 Day Stage Half Course

6hr Sprint courses available

Trek - Paddle - Mountain Bike - Navigate - Abseil - SUP

Teams Entered: (link soon)

MMI is proud to announce Total Recons inclusion as part of the Adventure Racing World Series. Making up the Oceania Regions Championship Event for 2025! Total Recon joins a fixture of incredible Oceania Regional races that will provide teams the opportunity to accumulate championship points. Immerse yourself in the wilds of your own backyard. Live and breathe a full day of a ‘human vs wild’ style adventure. It’s a 4 or 2 person team based challenge to work together and navigate using a map and compass around a 40km sprint, 106km Stage or 200+km 24-36 Hour Championship course, collecting checkpoints along the way and get to the finish before the cutoff. The winner is the first team over the line that completes the course. Full course teams can expect 6-7 legs and will Navigate, Trek, Run, Mountain Bike and Kayak their way around one of South Australia’s Adventure Playgrounds. An Estimated Championships winners time of 24 hrs and the course is open for 36 hours. Sprint (6 Hour) & New Two day Stage Race course options available. Teams are of 4 people or two people with the Premier Category being Mixed Team of 4 (at least 1 member of the opposite sex in your team) to vie for the ARWS Oceania Championship

It’s important to note, being a championship event this race will attract double ARWS ranking points for Mixed categories doing the full course. Mixed pair teams will now also attract ranking points for Oceania. The winners at Total Recon 36 in the premier mixed category will receive the incredible first prize of “FREE ENTRY TO THE WORLD CAHMPIONSHIP AT EXPEDITION CANADA !!

Date: Saturday November 1st - Sunday November 2nd 2025

Location: Race H.Q. South Coast Victor Harbor

Start Times:

Championship Course: Sat 06:00am - Sunday 18:00hrs

Half Course/2 Day Stage Race:

Day 1: (Prologue) Sat 13:00-19:00 - Day 2: 06:000am - 18:00

Sprint (3-6hr) Sunday 10:00am - 16:00pm

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ABOUT THE COURSE

There are Multiple course/distance options – a full Champioship course, Half -2 day Stage Race, and Sprint 3-6 Hour Course.

Teams Contesting the Oceania Champiosnhip’s course can expect to trek/run 30-40kms (over 3 legs) mountain bike 160kms over 4 legs and kayak 35kms over 2 legs.

Half course Stage Race teams can expect to Trek/Run 20kms, mountain bike 75kms and kayak 12kms. Sprint Course competitors can expect a super fun course that should take experienced athletes under 3 hours to complete and beginners have the course open for 6 hours to take at their leisure and enjoy themselves.

The full Championship course is still a great option for beginners with good fitness and experienced adventure racers alike looking to push themselves or sharpen their skills. The half course is perfect for anyone that just wants to see what adventure racing is all about; push themselves beyond their usual comfort zone and experience Adventure Racing over a popular two day stage race format.

PROGRAM

Friday:

14:00pm – Championship Course Competitors Arrive Race H.Q.

Team Registration Opens, Check in to accommodation, Team Photos

15:00-18:00 - Mandatory Gear & Competency Checks , (First aid, Navigation, Kayak Self Rescue)

18:00 - 19:00 - Team Dinner - BBQ - Race Briefing

19:00 - Team Lock down (No phones - Map Handout)

20:00 - Team Gear Box A&B/paddle bags - Weigh in and check in.

Saturday:

05:00am - Bike Drop Open (20-25 min drive time) Teams proceed to start line (near bike drop)

06:00am - Oceania Championship Race Start

09:00am - Half Course/Stage Race Teams start to Arrive at Race H.Q.
10:00am – Half Course Registration Open
11:00am – Half Course Map Handout

12:30pm Half Course Competitor Briefing

13:00pm - Half Course Prologue Race Start

19:00pm - Half Course Prologue Course Closure and Team BBQ Dinner

Sunday:

06:00am - Day 2 Stage Race Commences - Winners Championship Course Expected across Finish Line

08:00am - Sprint Team Registration opens & Map Handout Race H.Q.

09:30am - Sprint Team Briefing

10:00am - Sprint Race Starts

13:00pm - Sprint Race Winners expected across Line

14:00pm - Stage Race Winners expected across Line

16:00pm - Sprint Race Course closure

18:00 - Championship and 2 Day Stage Race Course Closure

18:00 - 22:00 - After Party Beer and Pizzas!

COST

36 Hour Oceania Championship Course

Early Bird $ 1600 Team of 4 - $800 Team of 2

Standard Entry $1800 Team of 4 - $900 Team of 2

Late Entry $2000 Team of 4 - $1000 Team of 2

2 Day Stage Race - Half Course

Early Bird $ 1200 per team of 4 - $600 for teams of 2

Standard Entry $1400 Team of 4 - $700 Team of 2

Late Entry $1600 Team of 4 - $800 Team of 2

6 Hour Sprint

Early Bird $250 per team of 2 inc GST

Standard Entry $300 Team of 2

Late Entry $350 Team of 2

Includes kayak, waterproof maps , GPS Trackers, Medical staff , Event Merch and post-event sausage sizzle, mystery legs of SUP and Abseil pending permits

BYO : PFD & Paddle or hire here: $20 p.p.

CATEGORIES (Teams of Two or Four)

Mixed, Male and Female Teams of two or four (** MIxed Teams of 4 compete for ARWS Oceania Championship)

Under 18s welcome as long as you are accompanied by an adult.

South Australia has so many amazing trails to explore

HOW DOES AN ADVENTURE RACE WORK?

If you’re new to adventure racing, the course is only revealed the day of the race which adds to the fun and challenge. At race registration you will receive a course guide and two waterproof maps of the area with a series of check points (CPs) marked on them. You have 3hrs before the race starts to plan the best route to complete the course.

The course will be made up of multiple legs where you are required to either run, mountain bike or kayak to complete the leg, but don’t worry, your course guide and map will give you all the information, check point locations and check point descriptions you need to complete the course. Check points are easy to find - they are small orange and white orienteering flags and are not hidden.

Event HQ is where you register, collect your maps and race bag, it is also the start and finish line. The event will also have a bike drop location where you need to drop your bike somewhere on the course along with any gear and food you will need for that leg. You will be told the bike drop location in the race information kit that is released one to two days before race day. Kayaks are included in the race entry but you are welcome to bring your own pfd/paddle or hire them for a small cost of $20 p.p. (contact race organiser)

Once your team has collected all check points for each leg in the order described in the course guide, you need to head to the finish line before the cut-off. There will be a time penalty if you are late.

The winning team is the first one to cross the finish line that has collected all the check points.

Hope that makes sense – most of all adventure racing is all about getting out there and having fun! Stay tuned for up and coming training days inclduing Nav training for beginners!

LOGISTICS, MANDATORY GEAR AND RULES

Competitors are required to carry the following mandatory items to maximise their safety during the event. Mandatory equipment may be checked at registration and again throughout the race. It is the teams responsibility to ensure all items are on you. Penalties associated with deficient items at an equipment check during the race will be severe (and may include disqualification).

See Mandatory Gear List here and Race Rules List Here

CANCELATION AND REFUND POLICY

Teams may officially cancel their entry at any stage up to midnight on the Sunday 3 weeks before the event by emailing the race organisers. A refund of entry fees paid, less 15% administration fee will be made. Cancellations after this date will attract a 50% cancellation fee. A transfer of entry to the following year is also available.

In the event of an “act of god” (fires, floods, pandemic etc) organisers will attempt to re-route the course, find alternate short courses or postpone the event. Organisers reserve the right to cancel the event if no suitable alternate course or the event is not possible. If the event is postponed or cancelled at any stage up to midnight on the Sunday 3 week before the event, the refund policy will apply. If the event is cancelled after this date a 50% refund will be available or the team entry transferred to a following year.

WHAT DO I GET FOR MY MONEY?

Your race entry fees include:

A high quality adventure racing course in a great location;
GPS and Live Tracking
On-site first response teams for emergency first aid;
All race maps for your team;
Kayaks included;
Special disciplines as appropriate to the location;
Official race vest/bib to wear during the event;
Souvenir Event Cap or T-Shirt or similar
Accommodation and welcome BBQ for 36 hour and Stage Race
Race pack with goodies and event prizes (dependant on sponsorship);
up to 36 hours of the most fun you can have getting active with your mates;

It is our aim to provide you and your team the best quality event we can. Admittedly, it isn’t cheap to enter, but neither is it cheap to run an adventure race of this scale.

PREREQUISITES

Agree to the conditions, declarations and indemnifications outlined on the event entry form.

Each team member must have Australian ambulance cover or an Australian medical insurance policy that includes ambulance cover or travel insurance covering medical costs including medical transportation for an injury sustained during competitive event or an Australian exemption or other ambulance coverage e.g. Australian Defence Force, residents of Tasmania/Queensland etc.

INSURANCE

The event organisers have a public liability insurance policy to the value of 20 million dollars. This is a compulsory insurance policy for events that are organised on, or cross through, any form of government land/public place. This however is not personal accident insurance for you! It is recommended you have your own personal accident insurance.