Canterbury Summer Rogaine Series! Wednesday's 1 & 2Hr Afterwork Events and Lyttleton Bonus Event!
Great views and hidden corners are always a bonus on a Summer Rogaine. Not in Chch but still keen? Check out NZ Rogaine Association for a event near you!
The best thing about rogaining is the social aspect. Everyone starts at the same time, and generally finishes at the same time, it is just the amount of ground that has been covered by teams that differs. Rogaining can be held in city environments or in farmland and bush, and you get to visit parts of the country you never knew existed.
Anybody that has a moderate level of fitness can participate. A high level of navigation ability is not required. If is a great way to learn or practice for events, adventure races or backcountry trips you have planned.
Teams travel at their own pace and anyone from children to grandparents can experience the personal satisfaction that comes from cross-country navigation at their own level of competition and comfort. Team members stay within earshot of each other.
1 hour option available too. Kids and families are welcome to come and have a fun time.
Don’t miss it, bring your friends!
Any excuse to get in the hills is a good one!
Further Faster Summer Rogaine Series - Weds 13th, 20th, 27th Jan & 3rd Feb 2021
Break up the working week with an exciting foray into some of the lesser known parts of the Port Hills. The events are hosted with the support of the New Zealand Rogaining Association and are a great family evening out or a stepping stone to longer events later in the year.
Entries are open here - get your team together and enter now!
Dates: Wednesday evenings:
- 13 Jan 2021 - Mt Vernon and Avoca Valleys (Note: was previously Horotane Valley - updated event location as per directions below)
- 20 Jan 2021 - Mt Pleasant
- 27 Jan 2021 - Lyttleton (run or run+kayak/swim)
- 3 Feb 2021 - Huntsbury
You can check the updated directions on the Canterbury Rogaine Series website.
Terrain: An exciting foray into some of the lesser known parts of the Port Hills.
Flexible start time: Teams participating in the 2 hour courses are invited to start any time between 6:00pm and 7:00pm. Teams on the 60 minute course can start any time between 6:00pm and 7:30pm.
Entry fee, paid in advance:
Adults - $20
Students - $10
Under 12 - Free (must run with an adult)
(Note - a $5 surcharge applies to on-the-night payments)
Toilets
Toilet facilities will be available at the event center.
Recommended Gear
Christchurch weather is highly variable and we recommend that participants are prepared for all extremes. At minimum the following gear is required:
- Polypro or equivalent top
- Hat
- Jacket
- Whistle
- Pen or pencil as back up
- Cellphone
Water
There will not be drinking water out on course so please ensure you have enough on you for the full time you will be out.
Volunteers
If not competing but keen to be involved please let us know - we're always keen to accept offers of help! Let us know via email info (at) Canterburyrogaine.com if you or family members are available to help out.
Course Planners: Tim Farrant, Stephanie Farrant, Nick Smith, Odelios Reugg
Any questions? Email us at info@canterburyrogaine.com
