TOTAL RECON ARWS OCEANIA SERIES
Sat Nov 14 - Sun Nov 15, Fleurieu Peninsula, Victor Harbor
24 Hour Full Course | 2 Day Stage Race | 6 Hour
Trek - Paddle - Mountain Bike - Navigate - Stand-up Paddle
MMI is proud to announce Total Recon’s inclusion as part of the Adventure Racing World Series. Total Recon joins an incredible fixture of Oceania Regional races that will provide teams with the opportunity to accumulate championship points.
Immerse yourself in the wilds of your own backyard. Use a map and compass to navigate, trek, run, mountain bike, and kayak your way around a series of checkpoints on the stunning Fleurieu Peninsula. The winner is the first team to cross the finish line with all checkpoints completed.
Course options:
Full Course | Up to 24+ hours | ~160 km
2 Day Stage Race | split between Saturday and Sunday | ~120-140 km
Short Course | Saturday only | 6 hours
Teams are two or four people in the following categories:
Mixed: having members from both genders
Mixed 4-person teams are “Championship” class and compete for ARWS Series points
Male
Female
Total Recon 2025
24-HOUR FULL COURSE
The full 24-Hour course is for experienced adventure racers or intrepid beginners looking to push themselves through a multisport challenge. We don’t enforce qualifying or experience standards, but expect a challenge!
About:
Start: 06:00am Saturday 2 hour prologue - Bus Ride 45 mins-1hr Deaprting 10:00am - 11:00am Official 24hour course start
Expected winning time: 18 hours
Course open time: 25 hours 11:00am Saturday to midday 12:00pm Sunday Course close
Course breakdown:
Trek/run 20-30 kms over 3 legs
Mountain bike 100 kms over 3 legs
Kayak 24 kms over 2 legs
SCHEDULE
Friday:
1500 - 24 Hour Course Competitors Arrive Race H.Q. - Adare House
16:00-20:00 Team Registration Opens, Check in to accommodation, Team Photos
1500 - 1800 - Mandatory Gear Checks
1800 - 19:00 - Race Briefing
2000 - Team Gear Box A&B/paddle bags - Weigh in and check in.
Saturday:
06:00 - Prologue Start (approx 2-3 hours)
10:00 - Bus to start line departs
11:00 - Oceania ARWS 24 Hour Race Start
Sunday:
1200pm - Course Closure
Kayaking across Encounter Bay during the 2025 Total Recon
2 DAY STAGE RACE
A Saturday prologue mixed with a full Sunday adventure. Perfect for anyone who wants to experience adventure racing; push themselves beyond their usual comfort zone, and over a popular two-day stage race format.
Stages:
Saturday: 1100 - 1900 prologue
Sunday: 0600 - 12:00 (bus departs 05:00am)
Course breakdown:
Trek/run 20-30 km
Mountain bike 90 km
Kayak 12 km
SCHEDULE
Saturday:
0900 - 2 Day Stage Race Teams start to Arrive at Race H.Q.
0900 - 2 Day Stage Race Registration Open A Map Handout
10:30 - 2 Day Stage Race Competitor Briefing
11:00 - 2 Day Stage Race Begins
1105 - Short Course Teams Registration Opens and Map Handout
1230 - Short Course Race Competitor Briefing
1300 - Short Course Race Start
1900 - Short & 2 Day Stage Race Course Closure and Team BBQ Dinner
Sunday:
0500 - Stage Race Bus Departure to start line
0600 - Day 2 Stage Race Commences - Winners Championship Course Expected across Finish Line
1200 - Stage Race Winners expected across Line
1400 - All distances Course closure
See hidden corners of the Fleurieu Peninsula
SHORT COURSE
A condensed 6-hour adventure of running, kayaking, and mountain biking around Encounter Bay for teams of two people.
Course Breakdown:
7 - 9 km Running
40 - 50 km Riding
5 - 7 km Kayaking
Saturday:
0900 - Sprint & 2 Day Stage Race Teams start to Arrive at Race H.Q.
1000 - Sprint & 2 Day Stage Race Registration Open
1100 - Sprint & 2 Day Stage Race Map Handout
1230 - Sprint & 2 Day Stage Race Competitor Briefing
1300 - Sprint & 2 Day Stage Race Race Start
1900 - Sprint & 2 Day Stage Race Prologue Course Closure and Team BBQ Dinner
ENTRY FEES, INCLUSIONS, & GEAR HIRE
24 Hour Full Course:
$1200 - Team of 4
$650 - Team of 2
2 Day Stage Race:
Team of 4: $1100
Team of 2: $550
Short Course Race: $250
What you get:
Accommodation at Adare House (Full course and 2-Day Stage Race)
Kayak
Waterproof maps
GPS Trackers
Medical staff
Event Merch and post-event sausage sizzle
Mystery leg of stand-up paddle boarding. (2 Day Stage & Short Course)
GEAR HIRE
Hire a PFD & Paddle for $20 per person through the MMI Store.
HOW ADVENTURE RACING WORKS
If you’re new to adventure racing, the course is only revealed the day of the race which adds to the fun and challenge. You’ll receive a course guide and two waterproof maps of the area at registration. The maps show a series of checkpoints to collect (CPs).
The course guide shows you which section to run, mountain bike or kayak. Checkpoint locations and checkpoint descriptions are on the map. Checkpoints are easy to find - they are small orange and white orienteering flags and are not hidden.
The event HQ is where you’ll register, collect your maps and race bag, bike and drop bag drop-offs for transport to the course, start and finish the event. 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. You can bring your own PFDs and paddle. We also have hire PFDs and paddles you can book when you enter.
On course, your team has to collect all checkpoints for each leg in the order described in the course guide and reach the finish line before the cut-off time. There will be a time penalty for being late.
The winning team is the first to cross the finish line after collecting all the checkpoints.
Adventure racing is all about getting out there and having fun! Stay tuned for upcoming training days, including navigation training for beginners!
It’s all about having fun with mates
LOGISTICS, MANDATORY GEAR AND RULES
Competitors are required to carry the mandatory items listed in the Adventure Racing World Series Mandatory Equipment List.
Mandatory equipment may be checked at registration and again throughout the race. It is the team’s responsibility to ensure all items are on you. Penalties for deficient items during an equipment check at the race will be severe (and may include disqualification).
Alterations from the ARWS List:
Items not required:
Leggings for the 2 Day Stage Race
Helmet for kayak leg
glowsticks only for 24 hour Race
Additional items required by MMI Events:
One bike bell per 2 people
Bike Lock - optional but recommended in case you need to briefly leave your bike.
ABOUT ARWS
Visit the ARWS World Series website for all the adventure racing info:
World and regional ARWS rankings and your team status.
Current race live tracking link and read the latest news.
ARWS YouTube channel. 500+ videos and interviews.