Total Recon ARWS Oceania Series - 24Hr Adventure Race -

Sat Nov 14 - Sun Nov 15

Fleurieu Peninsula Victor Harbor - Teams of 2 or 4

24Hour Course - 2 Day Stage Half Course - 6 Hr Sprint

Trek - Paddle - Mountain Bike - Navigate - SUP

MMI is proud to announce Total Recons inclusion as part of the Adventure Racing World Series. 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 , 106km 2 Day Stage Race or 160+km 24+ Hour Full 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 18 hrs and the course is open for 28 hours. There is a 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 Glory and overall win.

Date: Saturday November 14th - Sunday November 15th 2026

Location: Race H.Q. South Coast Victor Harbor - Adare House

Start Times:

24 Hour Course: Sat 08:00am - Sunday 12:00hrs

Half Course/2 Day Stage Race:

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

Sprint Course 6 Hour: Sat 13:00-19:00

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ABOUT THE COURSE

There are Multiple course/distance options – a full 24 Hour course or the Half -2 day Stage Race and the 6 Hour Sprint.

Teams Contesting the Oceania Champiosnhip’s course can expect to trek/run 20-30kms (over 3 legs) mountain bike 100kms over 4 legs and kayak 28kms over 2 legs.

Half course Stage Race teams can expect to Trek/Run 20kms, mountain bike 75kms and kayak 12kms.

Sprint course is approx 7-9km running/Treking, 40-50k Easy Riding, 5-7km Kayaking

The full 24 Hour 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 – 24 Hour Course Competitors Arrive Race H.Q. - Adare House

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:

08:00am - Oceania ARWS 24 Hour Race Start

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

12:30pm Sprint/Half Course Competitor Briefing

13:00pm - Sprint/Half Course Prologue Race Start

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

Sunday:

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

14:00pm - Stage Race Winners expected across Line

16:00pm - All distances Course closure

COST

24 Hour - Oceania ARWS Course

Early Bird $ 1200 Team of 4 - $650 Team of 2

2 Day Stage Race - Half Course

Early Bird $ 1100 per team of 4 - $550 for teams of 2

Includes Accommodation as outlined, kayak, waterproof maps , GPS Trackers, Medical staff , Event Merch and post-event sausage sizzle, mystery leg of SUP .

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 Series points)

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 usually 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).

Items not required from below list: (leggings for 2 day stage, helemet for kayak leg, glowsticks)

Add: Bike Bell (1 per 2pp), Bike Lock - optional

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 4 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 4 weeks 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 24 hour and Stage Race
Race pack with goodies and event prizes (dependant on sponsorship);
up to 24 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.