EVENT OVERVIEW
Explore Gippsland Adventure Race has pushed the best adventure teams in the country since 2021 with challenging but scenic courses.
The Gippsland region of Victoria has stunning landscapes perfect for exploring, and we know how to find the best places to show you.
Join us for the 5th Chapter of the event on 13-14th September for an unforgettable adventure only 2.5hrs east of Melbourne.
Explore Gippsland's highly respected management team brings more racing experience than any other event in Australia.
EVENT DETAILS
Event Location - TBA
Gippsland is a large region with plenty of options for adventure. We have held races in Baw Baw Shire, Latrobe City and Wellington Shire- where will 2025 be? Race HQ will be a secret for a bit longer as we love to keep some surprises up our sleeve.
Event Options
24hr - A1 Series
The premier event is the 30hr course, and for the first time we will offer 2 person teams as well as the established 4 person teams.
Expected winning time is approx 24hrs (including bonus CP's), and the course will close after 30hrs.
Packrafting will be a major component of this race and one of the elements that makes this event like no other on the Australian calendar.
Explore Gippsland is a member of the Adventure 1 national series. Teams of 4 competitors are eligible for points to contribute towards the National Adventure Racing series title.
12hr
The 12hr event will still involve navigation, kayaking, tough mountain biking and trekking but is more suitable to athletes with less experience.
Teams consist of 2 people.
Expected winning time is approx 10hrs and last team will be on the course about 18hrs.
Kayaks are provided
3-6hrs - Sprint
The perfect event to get your teeth into Adventure Racing with a challenge that is achievable, fun and inspiring.
Teams consist of 2 people.
Approximate distances are 5km Kayak, 12km Bike, 8km Run.
Race Disciplines
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Trail Running/Trekking
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Mountain Biking
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Packrafting/Paddling
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All races involve navigation with map and compass
Race Format
All Explore Gippsland events will be 'un-supported' format. What does this mean? It means you do not need to bring your own support crew and we will do the hard work for you..
Can I still bring my family and friends?
Absolutely. But they won’t need to wash your bikes or load boats onto cars so they will actually enjoy their weekend away.
There are several places where your supporters will be able to watch and cheer you on, and we can suggest some fun tourist activities.
Preliminary Schedule
Volunteers
We wouldn't be able to conduct great events like this without the great support of friendly volunteers able to lend a hand during the event. Perhaps you have a family member who would like to help, and see how your team is performing during the event? Or maybe you want to check out what an Adventure Race is all about before taking the plunge yourself?
Please get in touch (using this form) if you are interested in helping. Your costs, meals and a voucher to a future event are all ways we will show our appreciation for your help.
Mandatory Equipment (preliminary)
Mandatory Equipment for the 3 different events are listed below.
24hr course: Google Spreadsheet.
12hr course : Google Spreadsheet.
3hr course : Google Spreadsheet.
Logistics
Below is version 1 of the Explore Gippsland Logistics Planner for 2022. This is just an example for new teams to get a better understanding of the information you will be provided with and the lengths of each discipline you can expect in 2025
