Spirited Women — All Women's Adventure Race
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Spirited Women : All Women’s Adventure Race, Tekapo 12–14 March 2027
The fourteenth edition runs from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 March 2027, based in Lake Tekapo in the Mackenzie District. Teams are four women who stay together throughout the event. Age divisions are Open (team members aged 13+; combined age under 160 years), Veteran (combined age 160–199 years) and Masters (combined age 200+).
Three course options are offered with navigation, paddling, mountain biking, trekking and mystery activities on each:
- Short Course - ~2k paddle, 10–20k mountain biking, 5–10k trekking
- Medium Course - ~3k paddle, 15–25k mountain biking, 10–15k trekking
- Long Course - ~4k kayak, 20–30k mountain biking, 15–20k trekking
The long course is an AR Oceania Series points race and includes additional skills such as abseiling. Course times are estimated for top teams (short ~4 hours, medium ~6 hours, long ~9 hours) and courses may include night navigation.
Entry is via a Team Captain who registers a team through EventPlus and invites teammates by email code. Entries are strictly limited to 408 teams (1,632 women) across the three course categories.
The entry package includes double sit-on-top kayaks, paddles, life vests, waterproof maps (two sets), race notes, timing transponders, event photography and a team gift box. Required equipment includes a mountain bike (no e-bikes unless authorized), helmet, bike lights, head torch with spare batteries, compass and suitable footwear. Teams must carry specified compulsory clothing, personal gear and a basic first aid kit; phones are permitted in sealed bags for photos and emergencies only and must not be used for navigation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
