Event Information

Nelson Spring Rogaine Series

The first series takes us into Nelson, Richmond, and up the Aniseed Valley.

• Wednesday 14th October - Koata Park (2hr) with event centre at Black Hole.

• Wednesday 28th October - Easby/Richmond Hills (2hr) with event centre at Easby Park.

• Sunday 8th November - Aniseed Valley (3hr) with event centre at NOLS.

Event Timing

• Events take place on a Wednesday evening afterwork with the following schedule:

• 4:30pm – Free Navigation instruction session for newcomers

• 5:00pm – Registration Opens

• 5:30-6:30pm – Start Window

• 6:30pm – Registration Closes and Last Start

• 7:30-8:30pm – Finish Window

Due to forestry constraints the series finale will take place on a Sunday with the following schedule:

• 9:30am – Registration Opens

• 10-11am – Start Window

• 11am Registration Closes and Last Start

• 1-2pm – Finish Window

• 2:30pm – Prizegiving 

Team Size

You must be in a team of at least two people for each event.

Timing and Scoring

The clock will start at the beginning of the race. Your team will record their visit to each checkpoint. If you decide to rest at a checkpoint, the clock doesn’t stop.

Prizes

Prizes will be given to the series winners in each category. 

Spectators

Friends and family are welcome to come along to the event to cheer you on and take photos. For safety reasons supporters should not venture on course without checking with the organisers first. 

Minimum Compulsory Gear

Individual (must be carried by each person)

• Whistle

• Head torch (for evening events only)

• Seam sealed rain jacket (adverse weather only*)

• Thermal long sleeve top (adverse weather only*)

Team (at least one of each per team)

• Maps (Provided)

• Cell Phone (Fully Charged)

*Adverse weather conditions includes heavy rain or cold weather that increases the risk to participants, this will be clearly communicated prior to the event if required.

For comfort reasons you may like to take more layers than required, along with some food/water, however this is not mandatory. Carrying a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is encouraged but not required. 

Gear Check

Your team may be asked to complete a gear check before or during the event, if you don’t have an item your team may be penalised or disqualified.

It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure that their equipment is in good condition. However, the event organisers reserve the right to prevent participants from starting if they feel that they pose a risk to themselves or others.